An Adventure Of a Lifetime in Tawang : Assam

An Adventure Of a Lifetime in Tawang : Assam Tour by Smart Family Vacations

Whats Included ?

Flights
Accommodation in a Deluxe Room
Daily breakfast & Dinner
All sightseeing as per itinerary by a car
Toll Tax and Parking Charges( As per Itinerary)
Residence to Airport Transfer (To & Fro - In LFC/LTC Tours Only)

Day 1 - Guwahati to Bhalukpong (Approx 260 kms/ 6 hours)

Welcome to Awesome Assam. Meet and be assisted by our representative at the Guwahati airport/railway station. Transfer to Bhalukpong. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Bhalukpong.

Day 2 - Bhalukpong – Dirang (140 kms / 6 hrs.)

After early breakfast drive to Dirang. On the way, visit Tipi Orchidarium situated on the banks of the river Bharali, a place over 500 orchids,on display there are some rare species of orchid. Arunachal has largest range of orchids in the country. Then take a break to visit Nag Temple. Continue your drive and do not forget to keep your cameras handy as you cross beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views.On arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Apple orchard & Kiwi Farm (depending upon season), Dirang Monastery and Kalachakra Monastery. Dirang is also famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Overnight stay at Dirang Note: Every Indian tourist visiting Arunachal Pradesh has to obtain ILP (Inner Line Permit) at Bhalukpong border before entering the state against submission of photo identity card and two copies of passport size photographs.

Day 3 - Dirang – Tawang (130 kms / 7 hrs.)

After an early breakfast, proceed to Tawang, the Land of Hidden Paradise. On the way enjoy the beauty of Sela Pass (13700 Ft) a borderline between two districts i.e Tawang & West Kameng Tawang, Sela Lake a small lake, which remains frozen for most of the year. Further drive to 10 kms visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial - a memorial to the brave soldier who single handily tried to hold of approaching Chinese from the pass during the 1962 Indo-Chinese war. Later visit majesty of Nuranang Falls where scenes from the SRK-Madhuri Dixit starrer “Koyla” were shot. Arrive & check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.

Day 4 - Tawang Local Sightseeing (134 kms/4 hrs)

After breakfast, visit Tawang Monastery world famous seventeenth century Tawang Monastery, also known as Galden Namgyal Lhatse which overlooks the wide Tawang Valley at a height of 10,000 ft. The monastery is a vast complex of 65 buildings housing Lamas and antique scriptures written in gold letters and ancient scripture, images and has an eight meters high gilded Buddha statue. It is the largest monastery in the Himalayan region and the second oldest monastery in Asia. Five hundred lamas live in its residential buildings and it is rich in. Later visit Urgelling Gompa, 6th Dalai Lama's birth place who is the only Indian to have risen to such a high position in Gelugpa Sect of Buddhism so far. Inside the monastery there are several Stupas (Vihar) and people from all walks of life visit this place during Buddhist new year to get the blessing for the coming year. Then proceed to the War Memorial which is dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The Memorial is 40-foot-high and like a stupa in design. It is locally called

Day 5 - Tawang Local Sightseeing - High altitude lakes & Bumla Pass

Today morning after early breakfast, you will drive to visit high altitude lake called as Shonga-tser Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lakelocated 35 kms away from Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Sangetsar Lake is full of thrill and one can still see the war bankers that had been used during the Chinese aggression in 1962. Nestled amidst the pristine mountains and picturesque surroundings, it was formed in the aftermath of the 1950 earthquake. Prior to the earthquake, this piece of land used to be employed as the grazing ground for the cattle.The evidence of it can be seen in the protruding trunks of the dead trees from the middle of the lake. The lake has been under supervision of Army men, who have also arranged for a cafeteria nearby. Tourists can relish on the delicious Momos, Maggi‟s topped with a cup of tasty coffee or tea. Tourists can also take to trekking around the lake while enjoying the gentle lashes of the pleasant breeze around. You can drive further to Bumla Pass which is located about 37 km away from Tawang at the Indo-China border over 15,200 ft above sea level. During return take a photo stop at the beautiful PTSO lake enroute (17 kms away from Tawang, Pangong Teng Tso Lake popularly known as PT Tso which is an extremely scenic drive with bird‟s eye view of the township below). Later in the afternoon drive back to hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 - Tawang – Bomdila (170 kms / 6 hrs.)

After breakfast transfer to Bomdila (8,200 ft.) - the headquarter of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh and also known for its Buddhist monasteries. It has a lot of attractions for the visitors for its cool climate. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening visit Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Ling Monastery (Upper Gompa), Bomdila Monastery. Overnight stay at Bomdila.

Day 7 - Bomdila – Guwahati (280 kms / 8 hrs.)

After breakfast, transfer to Guwahati. On arrival check in at your hotel. Evening is free for Leisure. Overnight stay at Guwahati.

Day 8 - Guwahati Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit Kamakhya Temple (Timings 08 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm) and other Temples in Guwahati namely Purva TirupatiShri Balaji Temple, Umananda Temple at the Peacock Island which is the smallest inhabited River Island in the World, Nabagraha Temple, Assam state museum, State zoo cum Botanical Garden. Later return to the hotel. Evening you can visit Brahmaputra River Cruise (Direct payment by own) Overnight stay in the Guwahati.

Day 9 - Guwahati Airport / Rly Station

Post breakfast check out from the hotel and take transfer to the Guwahati Airport / railway Station for your onward journey.


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