The most comprehensive western Arunachal exploration.

Estimated ₹95,000 for two, for the whole trip

Duration: 9 nights / 10 days
States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
Pace: Moderate
Vehicle: SUV.
Best months: March to May, Oct to Nov.
Ideal for: Photographers and culture enthusiasts.

Route

GuwahatiTezpurDirangTawangBomdilaTezpurGuwahati

Permits

Inner Line Permit is mandatory.

Local vehicles only

Arunachal Pradesh has many sensitive areas, such as Bum La Pass, where only locally registered vehicles are allowed. Visiting them needs a local vehicle, which we help you arrange; it is not part of the estimated price.

Altitude

Extensive time spent above 10,000 ft.

Day by day

Day 1
To the historical city
Guwahati to Tezpur · Drive: 4 hours, 180 km
A relaxed start, driving through central Assam to the ancient city of Tezpur.
Overnight in Tezpur
Day 2
Into the mountains
Tezpur to Dirang · Drive: 6 hours, 200 km
Ascend into Arunachal, following the river into the beautiful Dirang valley.
Overnight in Dirang
Day 3
The hidden valley
Dirang local · Drive: 2 hours, 40 km
Take a slow day exploring the nearby Sangti Valley, known for its fruit orchards.
Overnight in Dirang
Day 4
Over the frozen pass
Dirang to Tawang · Drive: 5 hours, 130 km
Cross the dramatic Sela Pass before descending into the Tawang valley. The landscape shifts dramatically.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 5
The fortress of faith
Tawang local sightseeing · Drive: 1 hour, 20 km
Spend the day exploring the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery and the local markets.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 6
Lakes and borders
Tawang to Bum La Pass and back · Drive: 4 hours, 75 km
A day trip to the high-altitude border region, visiting Sangestar Tso amidst rugged terrain.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 7
The descent begins
Tawang to Bomdila · Drive: 6 hours, 170 km
Trace your way back over the mountains, stopping to admire the Nuranang Waterfalls, before resting in Bomdila.
Overnight in Bomdila
Day 8
Bomdila at leisure
Bomdila local · Drive: 1 hour, 20 km
A rare rest day in the mountains to explore the local ethnography museum.
Overnight in Bomdila
Day 9
The lower ridges
Bomdila to Tezpur · Drive: 5 hours, 150 km
Descend from the mountains into the plains of central Assam for a comfortable evening.
Overnight in Tezpur
Day 10
Return to the capital
Tezpur to Guwahati · Drive: 4 hours, 180 km
A smooth highway drive back to Guwahati for your final departure.
Overnight in Guwahati

Where you stay

Night 1 & Night 9: The Greenwood Hotel, Tezpur (4-star). Excellent comfort with heritage touches.
Night 2 & Night 3: Norphel Boutique Resort, Dirang (4-star). The best premium resort in the valley.
Night 4, Night 5 & Night 6: Vivanta Tawang (5-star). A magnificent luxury property bringing unparalleled comfort to the high Himalayas.
Night 7 & Night 8: Hotel Tsepal Yangjom, Bomdila (4-star equivalent). The finest premium boutique stay available here.
Night 10: Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati (5-star). Exceptional city luxury to unwind.

The suggested price of ₹95,000 for two does not include these exact hotels. Ask us and we will price the stays listed here.

What’s included

Exclusive outstation non-electric vehicle, premium accommodation, daily breakfast, and end-to-end planning as an all-in bundle. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.

Not included

Lunches and dinners, entry fees to monuments, optional activities (safaris/boats), and personal expenses.

Estimated price

Estimated ₹95,000 for two, for the whole trip.

Your final all-in quote depends on your dates, hotels and group size. No hidden costs.

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High altitudes and heritage

Day by day

To the historical city

Into the mountains

The hidden valley

Over the frozen pass

The fortress of faith

Lakes and borders

The descent begins

Bomdila at leisure

The lower ridges

Return to the capital

Where you stay

What’s included

Not included

More journeys nearby

Sangti and the quiet Tawang road

Gibbons, Majuli and the Ahom kings

Manas, Nameri and Kaziranga