Trekking Programme - 2

Tour Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days

Best Season : Mar - June   &   Sep - Nov

Altitude of places in the programme above mean sea level:

Bomdila - 8000 ft           Kharman - 6726 ft           Taktsang gompa - 11877 ft           Dirang - 4910 ft           Sela Pass - 13714 ft          Tawang - 10000 ft

Main Attractions of the trek:

Pheasant, Himalayan Musk Deer, Red Panda, Langur, Asiatic Black Bear, Blue Sheep, Rhododendrons, rare plants, dense temperate & conifer forest, high altitude lakes, snow covered mountains and peaks.

Travel gears to bring:

sleeping bag, warm clothes, trekking shoes, rucksack, water bottle, thermos, hot water bag, plate, cup, socks, sleeper, rain coat, small torch, spare batteries, toiletries, medicines, therm-a-rest compressible pillow, digital camera

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01: Guwahati - Tezpur / Nameri / Bhalukpong   (4 & 1/2 hrs drive)

If time permits, visit - Kamakhya Temple, Madan Kamdev Temple.

En-route cross – mighty Brahmaputra river.

Visit - Mahabhairab Temple, Agnigarh.

Overnight: Stay in hotel.

Day 02: Drive to Bomdila / Dirang   (5 hrs 30 mins / 6 hrs 30 mins drive)

En-route visit – Bhalukpong, Tipi Orchid Sanctuary, Naag Temple, Bomdila Monastery

Overnight: Stay in hotel.

Day 03: Take transfer to Tawang   (5 - 6 hrs drive)

En-route visit – Hot Water Spring, Jaswant Garh, Sela Pass, Nuranang Waterfall, Rock Paintings, Lhou Village

Overnight: Stay in hotel.

Day 04: Tawang Local Sightseeing

Visit – Tawang Monastery, Urgelling Monastery, Tawang War Memorial, Anis Gompa (The Nunneries), Giant Buddha Statue, Craft Centre, Local market

Overnight: Stay in hotel.

Day 05: Drive to Kharman, trek to Markhenla   ( hrs drive & hrs trekking)

Overnight: Stay in campsite.

Day 06: Trek to Kongpo tser   ( hrs trekking)

Overnight: Stay in campsite.

Day 07: Trek to Sangetsar   ( hrs trekking)

En-route stop – Lhangchenkang, Taktsang Gompa

Visit - Sangetsar Lake (Madhuri Lake)

Overnight: Stay in campsite.

Day 08: Trek back to Kharman, drive to Tawang   ( hrs trekking)

Overnight: Stay in hotel.

Day 09: Tawang - Zemithang - Tawang   (3 hrs drive one way)

Visit - Statue of Tara Devi, Gorsam Chorten (located on the banks of the Nyamjangchu river), Manjushree Vidyapeeth - an orphanage run by Padmashree Lama Thupten Phuntsok.

Activities - village walks, bird watching, experiencing Monpa tribal culture

Overnight: Stay in homestay.

Day 10: Tawang - Dirang   (6 hrs drive)

Overnight: Stay in hotel.

Day 11: Take transfer to Bhalukpong / Nameri National Park   (5 hrs 30 mins drive)

Visit – Kalachakra Monastery, Dirang Dzong, Dirang Village (Basti)

Overnight: Stay in hotel.

Day 12: Bhalukpong / Nameri National Park - Guwahati departure   (5 hrs drive)

Activities in Nameri – Forest Trail (possible from November to April)

Drive to Guwahati airport and get dropped to catch flight / train for your onward destination.

Tour terminates here

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Package Inclusions:

All ground transportation by a dedicated and exclusive vehicle driven by our experienced and friendly driver
# Accommodation in homestays / hotels / tents
# Daily complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner.
# Arunachal Pradesh entry permits
# English speaking local tour guide charges
# Allowances for cook and porter, Yak and pony charges, mineral water etc.
# Daily vehicle rental, all parking, toll charges, fuel charges, driver's allowances, state permits etc.
# All sightseeing programmes
# GST and service charges

Package Exclusions:

# Any air fare or train fare
# Entrance fees to the monuments, parks etc.
# Any additional meal other than mentioned above
# Any other expenses of personal nature like travel insurance, camera fees, tips, laundry charges, telephone charges, portages, bar, medicines etc.
# Emergency evacuations
# Anything else that is not included above in 'cost inclusions'