Monasteries above the clouds, high-altitude lakes and the legendary Sela Pass — a 7-night road journey through India’s eastern frontier.
Begin in the elephant-reserve foothills of Bhalukpong and climb through orchid valleys, 108-stupa mountaintops and snow-dusted passes to Tawang — home to a 400-year-old monastery and some of India’s most dramatic high-altitude lakes. Seven nights, one seamless road journey, with transfers, sightseeing and a tour manager included.
Arrive at Guwahati or Itanagar, where our representative greets you for the journey into Arunachal. First stop is Bhalukpong, an elephant-reserve landscape home to tiger, leopard, sambar, dhole, pygmy hog and Indian bison. Check in, then take a gentle nature walk along the Jia Bhoreli (Kameng) River. The evening is yours to unwind.
An early start offers optional river rafting on the Jia Bhoreli and jungle trekking. After breakfast, drive to Dirang, stopping at the Orchid Research Centre in Tipi — home to around 10,000 orchids — and Nag Mandir. Keep your camera ready for waterfalls and valley views along the way.
After breakfast, explore Dirang — its monastery and hot-water spring — then visit Mandala Top, where 108 Buddhist stupas encircle the mountain crest. Continue to Sangti Valley to watch the sunset by the river before settling in for the night.
Drive towards Tawang via Dzong Fort and the Nuranang (Jung) Waterfall, then climb to Sela Pass and Sela Lake at 13,700 ft, the high-altitude gateway to Tawang. Continue to the Jaswant Garh War Memorial, honouring Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of the 4 Garhwal Rifles, before arriving in Tawang for the night.
Spend the day around Tawang: the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery with commanding valley views, the War Memorial and Giant Buddha statue, Urgelling Monastery — birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama — and the local market. In the evening, attend the light and sound show at the Tawang War Memorial.
Head for Bum La Pass (15,200 ft), about 37 km from Tawang, then to PTSO (Pangkang Teng Tso) Lake and Sangetsar — popularly Madhuri — Lake, formed in the 1950 earthquake, with bare tree trunks standing in crystal-clear water. Dress warmly. Return to Tawang for the night.
Drive towards Shergaon, stopping at the Bomdila GRL Monastery on the way. Check in on arrival; the evening is free to unwind.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Itanagar airport for your onward journey.
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Or similar standard · twin sharing
Or similar standard · twin sharing
Or similar standard · twin sharing
Or similar standard · twin sharing
Or similar standard · twin sharing
Itinerary order may occasionally be amended or reversed, with all services unchanged. A third person in a triple room is typically given a rollaway bed. Guests aged 12 and under are considered children. Security alerts and random closures may affect the itinerary, and air-cooling or air-conditioning depends on local authority declarations.
One check-in bag and one handbag per person, due to limited boot space. Vehicles are not wheelchair-accessible, with steps to board. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for sightseeing.
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