North East India
Meghalaya's living root bridges, Kaziranga's rhinos, Tawang's monasteries, and the untouched beauty of the Seven Sisters.
Overview
About this package
Eight days into Arunachal Pradesh's remote northeast frontier — crossing Sela Pass at 4,170m through snow-capped peaks to reach Tawang, home to India's largest Buddhist monastery and birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama. Visit the war memorial at Bum La near the China border, and Madhuri Lake, formed by a landslide and named after a Bollywood shoot.
Tawang MonasterySela Pass at 4,170mBum La China Border MemorialMadhuri LakeJaswant Garh War Memorial
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrive Guwahati, Drive to Tezpur
Fly into Guwahati, drive to Tezpur, overnight stay before the mountain ascent begins.
2
Day 2
Tezpur to Dirang
Drive into Arunachal Pradesh via Bhalukpong, permit checks en route, overnight at Dirang village.
3
Day 3
Dirang to Tawang via Sela Pass
Cross Sela Pass at 4,170m, one of the highest motorable passes in the world, visit Jaswant Garh war memorial, arrive Tawang.
4
Day 4
Tawang Monastery
Full day at Tawang Monastery, India's largest and the world's second-largest Buddhist monastery, visit the local craft centre.
5
Day 5
Bum La & Madhuri Lake
Permit-dependent excursion to Bum La Pass near the China border and the war memorial, visit Madhuri Lake formed by a landslide.
6
Day 6
Tawang to Dirang
Return drive over Sela Pass to Dirang, visit the Dirang hot springs and old fort ruins.
7
Day 7
Dirang to Tezpur
Drive back to Tezpur via Bhalukpong, overnight stay.
8
Day 8
Departure
Drive to Guwahati for the return flight.
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What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 7 nights hotels
- Private vehicle throughout
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Inner Line Permits
- Bum La excursion (permit-dependent)
Not Included
- Flights to Guwahati
- Lunch
- Camera fees at monastery
- Travel/altitude insurance
Best Time to Travel
March – October
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Tawang: Monastery High Altitude Expedition trip?
8 days, 7 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Tawang: Monastery High Altitude Expedition trip?
March – October
What's included in the Tawang: Monastery High Altitude Expedition package?
7 nights hotels; Private vehicle throughout; Daily breakfast & dinner; Inner Line Permits; Bum La excursion (permit-dependent)
What's not included in the Tawang: Monastery High Altitude Expedition package?
Flights to Guwahati; Lunch; Camera fees at monastery; Travel/altitude insurance
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