Journey 11 · Assam & Arunachal Pradesh
Monasteries and mountains
A focused drive to the spiritual heart of the Himalayas.
- Duration
- 4 nights / 5 days
- States
- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
- Pace
- Demanding
- Vehicle
- SUV.
- Best months
- March to May, Oct to Nov.
- Ideal for
- Fit travellers short on time.
Route
GuwahatiDirangTawangBomdilaGuwahati
Permits
Inner Line Permit is mandatory.
Altitude
High altitude at Sela Pass.
Day by day
Day 1
The great ascent
Guwahati to Dirang · Drive: 8 hours, 310 km
A full day of driving up from the Assam plains into the deep, forested river valleys of Arunachal.
Overnight in Dirang
Day 2
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 3
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 4
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 5
Back to the plains
Bomdila to Guwahati · Drive: 8 hours, 340 km
A full day's drive down the mountains, re-entering Assam to reach the city.
Overnight in Guwahati
Where you stay
- Night 1: Norphel Boutique Resort, Dirang (4-star). The best premium resort in the valley.
- Night 2 & Night 3: Vivanta Tawang (5-star). A magnificent luxury property bringing unparalleled comfort to the high Himalayas.
- Night 4: Hotel Tsepal Yangjom, Bomdila (4-star equivalent). The finest premium boutique stay available here.
- Night 5: Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati (5-star). Exceptional city luxury to unwind.
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.
All-in pricing
Pricing quoted on enquiry, tailored to your dates and group size. No hidden costs.
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