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A Buddhist monastery complex high in the Arunachal mountains

Journey 28 · Assam & Arunachal Pradesh

Tawang group expedition

A shared adventure scaling the towering peaks of the eastern Himalayas.

Duration
8 nights / 9 days
States
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
Pace
Demanding
Vehicle
Tempo Traveller. Sturdy and spacious enough for high mountain group travel.
Best months
March to May, October and November.
Ideal for
Solo adventurers and friends seeking a guided, communal push to the high passes.

Route

GuwahatiTezpurDirangTawangBomdilaGuwahati

960 km. Longest single driving day is 340 km.

Permits

Inner Line Permit is mandatory for Indian citizens.

Altitude

High altitudes in Tawang (10,000 ft) and Sela Pass (13,700 ft). Acclimatisation required.

Group departure

Fixed departure dates available. Shared Tempo Traveller coach and group meals. Private hotel rooms. Solo travellers can join without a supplement.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Eastward bound

    Guwahati to Tezpur · Drive: 4 hours, 180 km

    Meet the group and head to Tezpur.

    Overnight in Tezpur

  2. Day 2

    Into the mountains

    Tezpur to Dirang · Drive: 6 hours, 200 km

    Ascend together into the lush Dirang valley.

    Overnight in Dirang

  3. Day 3

    Over the frozen pass

    Dirang to Tawang · Drive: 5 hours, 130 km

    Cross Sela Pass before descending into Tawang.

    Overnight in Tawang

  4. Day 4

    The fortress of faith

    Tawang local

    Explore the magnificent Tawang Monastery as a group.

    Overnight in Tawang

  5. Day 5

    High altitude lakes

    Tawang to Bum La and back · Drive: 4 hours, 75 km

    Visit the high-altitude border region.

    Overnight in Tawang

  6. Day 6

    The slow descent

    Tawang to Bomdila · Drive: 6 hours, 170 km

    Trace your way back over the mountains.

    Overnight in Bomdila

  7. Day 7

    Down to the river

    Bomdila to Tezpur · Drive: 5 hours, 150 km

    Re-enter the plains of central Assam.

    Overnight in Tezpur

  8. Day 8

    Return to the capital

    Tezpur to Guwahati · Drive: 4 hours, 180 km

    A smooth highway drive back to the city for a farewell dinner.

    Overnight in Guwahati

  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Guwahati local

    Seamless transfer to the airport.

Where you stay

  • Night 1 & 7: KRC Palace, Tezpur (4-star). Reliable and comfortable.
  • Night 2: Dirang Boutique Cottages, Dirang (4-star equivalent). Charming valley stays.
  • Night 3, 4 & 5: Hotel Gakyi Khang Zhang, Tawang (4-star). Excellent hospitality in the high mountains.
  • Night 6: Elysium, Bomdila (4-star equivalent).
  • Night 8: Novotel Guwahati GS Road (5-star).

What’s included

Shared Tempo Traveller, premium accommodation, daily breakfast, and end-to-end travel logistics.

Not included

Inner Line Permit fees, lunches and dinners.

All-in pricing

Pricing quoted on enquiry, tailored to your dates and group size. No hidden costs.

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