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Arunachal with Nameri and Kaziranga National Park

9 days custom trip
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Nameri
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Dirang
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Sangti Valley
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Tawang
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Kaziranga

Enjoying forest safaris on a pleasant morning in Assam's Kaziranga to getting chilled in cool temperature in snow-capped mountainous range of Tawang in Arunachal.

Arunachal Pradesh is one place where you will truly feel no pictures or videos could ever do justice to its unparalleled beauty. It is only to be experienced in person. So, here is a complete guide to help you plan your trip to Arunachal with wilderness of Assam.

This is 9 day long trip, we choose to do the Tawang circuit for exploring the diverse natural beauty and cultural heritage of Arunachal and a day in Nameri and back via Kaziranga National Park in Assam, without getting too hectic. We have provided as much detail as possible to help you plan your next trip to Arunachal.

We would be too glad to customize /extend it as per your preferences. There are some exciting unconventional routes also which we would be sharing soon. Further, we would love to arrange short treks alongside the main schedule, which would give you a more immersive experience of Arunachal.

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13,200 pp group tour
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19,800 pp exclusive tour
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21,900 pp exclusive tour
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Highlights

  1. Guwahati to Tezpur to Nameri.

    Arrive at Guwahati and drive to Nameri National Park via Tezpur.

    • Overnight at Jungle Camp in Nameri, Assam.

  2. Nameri to Bhalukpong to Sangti Valley to Dirang.

    Start early from Nameri, first stop at Bhalukpong, Arunachal. Cross Bomdila and then to the next important stop, one of beautiful place - Sangti Valley. Next drive to Dirang valle, a small quiet town, on the way to Tawang.

    • Overnight at Dirang.

  3. Dirang to Sela Pass to Tawang (150 kms).

    If you haven't completed your sightseeing in Dirang the day before, you can do so in the morning but try to start early to get some rest in Tawang.

    • Overnight at Tawang.

  4. Tawang Sightseeing.

    While there are quite a few places to see in Tawang town, you can still finish most of the sightseeing in the first half of the day and then relax and walk around for the other half.

    • Overnight at Tawang.

  5. Explore Bum La Pass.

    The day trip to Bum La Pass is not just about Bum La but also about some extremely gorgeous alpine lakes and some pretty harsh weather conditions.

    • Overnight at Tawang.

  6. Tawang to Bomdila (175 kms).

    Bomdila is a good place to make a stop on your way back since it is further down than Dirang and you will save more time in travel the day after.

    • Overnight at Bomdila.

  7. Bomdila to Kaziranga National Park.

    This day will involve a lot of travel. So sit tight and get something to pass your time. The view, of course, is incredible and will move towards being greener and flatter as you enter Assam.

    • Overnight at Kaziranga National Park.

  8. Kaziranga National Park to Guwahati.

    Get up early for a jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park. Now there are several areas of the park that you can pick for the safari. You can book a jeep safari with your lodge.

    • Overnight at Guwahati.

  9. This brings you to the end of our journey.

    Get up early for a jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park. Now there are several areas of the park that you can pick for the safari. You can book a jeep safari with your lodge. Undesirably, the day has come to bid adieu to the exotic nature and landscape of Northeast India.

    • Bye bye Guwahati.

Day 1

Welcome to Guwahati. Arrival at Guwahati airport or railway station and drive to Nameri National Park, Assam. Your next stop is Tezpur, 4-5 hours from Guwahati by car and the roads are pretty fantastic. You also halt at Tezpur for lunch. Next proceed to Nameri National Park the same day and stayed there overnight. The National park is a tiger reserve, home to a wide variety of biodiversity.
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Day 2

Start early from Nameri, since the journey for the day is quite long. The first halt on the way is Bhalukpong to get or verify your Inner Line Permit (ILP). Once you cross Bhalukpong, you will enter the West Kameng area (the area lying to the west of the Kameng river). It extends all the way upto Tawang district. You may stop at Sessa Orchid Sanctuary. It is a small place with some exquisite orchids.
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Day 3

Post breakfast, start your onward journey from Dirang to Tawang. Just 30 minutes into your journey, you can make a stop at Nyukmadung War Memorial. Right after the memorial buckle yourself for a tipsy turvy ride (don't eat a heavy breakfast) and stop at Sela Pass. Sela Pass is the entrance to Tawang Valley and is at a much higher altitude. Due to the altitude, it's common to get dizzy and out of breath. It is common for people to pass out due to a lack of oxygen.
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Day 4

Visit Tawang Monastery for eternal peace (The Monastery is the second biggest and oldest in Asia and is known as the Tawang Ganden Namgyal Lhatse i.e., the celestial paradise of divine site chosen by the horse was founded by Merag Lodroe Gyamtso in the year 1680-81), the Giant Buddha Statue, Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial and the Tawang local market. Also try the ethnic local cuisines.
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Day 5

After breakfast, heading towards the most famous Bum La Pass. At an elevation of 15,200 ft above the sea level, the Bum La Pass marks the Indo-China border. A prominent attraction of Arunachal Pradesh. Bum La Pass has witnessed many memorable events that make it a special one in the history of India. When on a visit to Bumla Pass, make a point to see the route from where Dalai Lama entered India to take a refuge. Also, there's a lake called Sangestar Tso, which is worth a watch. Make a point to get a picture clicked, and place a pebble stone in front of the Heap of Stones, which is a tribute to the Indian Army guardians of the border.
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Day 6

Now that you have witnessed the peak of your trip, it's time to head back the same way. Drive to Bomdila through the lush green mountains of Arunachal Pradesh. Bomdila is a good place to make a stop on your way back since it is further down than Dirang and you will save more time in travel the day after. The major attractions are Bomdila View Point, Monastery at Bomdila, this abode to Buddhist monks and Llamas is the biggest attraction in Bomdila. The monastery is also believed to be an exact replica of Tsona Gontse Monastery, Tibet. Spend the rest of the time relaxing and wandering around the small town.
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Day 7

While it sounds like the Kaziranga National Park is a place with boundaries and home to some rare animals, it is actually pretty open. In fact, there is no demarcation of the area and you can gradually see the scenery change. There are quite a lot of smaller villages inside the huge national park area. You will probably reach it by late afternoon. You can still go for a walk in the area or relax at your lodge.
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Day 8

Get up early for a jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park. Now there are several areas of the park that you can pick for the safari. Your jeep safari guide should be able to suggest to you the better part of the park to visit depending upon the weather and tourist crowd. It can take a little time to finish off the pass and get into the safari area. The jeeps are super cool, open on the top and look tough. You will have your intestines shaken to the core.
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Day 9

In the morning, if you have time you can definitely check out two popular places - Kamakhya Temple and Umananda temple. Both of them have considerable historical significance and you have to take a boat ride to the Umananda temple, so it's just fun. Undesirably, the day has come to bid adieu to the exotic nature and landscape of Northeast India.
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Nameri
Dirang
Sangti Valley
Tawang
Kaziranga
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