Journey 23 · Assam & Arunachal Pradesh
Deep frontier explorer
A massive traverse from the high Himalayan passes down the Brahmaputra valley to the tea capital.
- Duration
- 11 nights / 12 days
- States
- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
- Pace
- Moderate to Demanding
- Vehicle
- SUV. Essential for the high passes and excellent for the long valley highways.
- Best months
- November to April.
- Ideal for
- Culture and nature lovers wanting an incredibly deep, linear dive into Assamese and Arunachali heritage.
Route
GuwahatiDirangTawangBomdilaTezpurKazirangaJorhatDibrugarh
1,250 km. Longest single driving day is 310 km.
Permits
Inner Line Permit is mandatory.
Altitude
High altitudes in Tawang. Acclimatisation required.
Day by day
Day 1
The great ascent
Guwahati to Dirang · Drive: 8 hours, 310 km
Head straight up into the lower Himalayas to rest in the river valleys.
Overnight in Dirang
Day 2
Over the frozen pass
Dirang to Tawang · Drive: 5 hours, 130 km
Ascend to Sela Pass before reaching the Tawang valley.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 3
The fortress of faith
Tawang local
A full day exploring the Tawang Monastery and local markets.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 4
Lakes and borders
Tawang to Bum La Pass and back · Drive: 4 hours, 75 km
Visit the high-altitude border region.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 5
The descent begins
Tawang to Bomdila · Drive: 6 hours, 170 km
Trace your way back over the mountains.
Overnight in Bomdila
Day 6
Down to the river
Bomdila to Tezpur · Drive: 5 hours, 150 km
Re-enter the plains of central Assam for a comfortable evening.
Overnight in Tezpur
Day 7
Into the wild
Tezpur to Kaziranga · Drive: 2 hours, 50 km
A very short drive to the national park, leaving the afternoon free for a jeep safari.
Overnight in Kaziranga
Day 8
Tracking the rhino
Kaziranga local
Spend the day on deep forest safaris.
Overnight in Kaziranga
Day 9
Tea and heritage
Kaziranga to Jorhat · Drive: 2.5 hours, 110 km
Drive further east into the historic tea estates of upper Assam.
Overnight in Jorhat
Day 10
The river island
Jorhat to Majuli and back · Drive: 3 hours (inc ferry)
Cross the Brahmaputra to explore the neo-Vaishnavite satras of Majuli.
Overnight in Jorhat
Day 11
Deep into tea country
Jorhat to Dibrugarh · Drive: 3 hours, 140 km
Drive to the tea capital of the world, staying in a colonial chang bungalow.
Overnight in Dibrugarh
Day 12
Departure
Dibrugarh local
Seamless transfer to the Dibrugarh airport to fly home.
Where you stay
- Night 1: Norphel Boutique Resort, Dirang (4-star).
- Night 2, 3 & 4: Vivanta Tawang (5-star).
- Night 5: Hotel Tsepal Yangjom, Bomdila (4-star equivalent).
- Night 6: The Greenwood Hotel, Tezpur (4-star).
- Night 7 & 8: Borgos Resort, Kaziranga (4-star).
- Night 9 & 10: WelcomHeritage Banyan Grove, Jorhat (4-star heritage).
- Night 11: Mancotta Heritage Chang Bungalow, Dibrugarh (4-star heritage).
What’s included
Exclusive SUV, all tolls, premium accommodation, daily breakfast, and expert routing with no hidden costs.
Not included
Inner Line Permit fees, ferry tickets to Majuli, lunches and dinners.
All-in pricing
Pricing quoted on enquiry, tailored to your dates and group size. No hidden costs.
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