Tawang Torgya special: 6 nights across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

An extraordinary winter journey to witness the sacred monastic cham dances and masked rituals of Tawang.

Duration: 6 nights / 7 days
States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
Pace: Demanding
Vehicle: SUV. Mandatory for navigating snow-dusted winter passes and steep Himalayan inclines safely.
Best months: January or February (specifically timed with the 3-day Torgya / Losar festival at Tawang Monastery; dates shift with the lunar calendar).
Ideal for: Cultural photographers and travellers seeking authentic Tibetan Buddhist festival pageantry.

Route

GuwahatiDirangTawangBomdilaGuwahati

Permits

Inner Line Permit is mandatory for Indian citizens; foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.

Altitude

Tawang is at 10,000 ft; Sela Pass is at 13,700 ft. Sub-zero winter temperatures; acclimatisation and heavy woollens required.

Day by day

Day 1
Climb into winter foothills
Guwahati to Dirang · Drive: 8 hours, 310 km
A full day's drive ascending from Assam into the forested Kameng valley to break the mountain journey.
Overnight in Dirang
Day 2
Snowbound Sela Pass
Dirang to Tawang · Drive: 5 hours, 130 km
Cross the dramatic, snow-covered Sela Pass and descend into the vibrant monastic valley of Tawang.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 3
The sacred Torgya dances
Tawang local
Spend the day in the stone courtyard of the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery watching monks perform the sacred cham masked dances accompanied by longhorns and cymbals.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 4
Monastic rituals and heritage
Tawang local
Attend the concluding Torgya blessings, explore the ancient library of Buddhist scriptures, and visit local craft centers.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 5
Retreating down the mountains
Tawang to Bomdila · Drive: 6 hours, 170 km
Trace your way back over the mountains, stopping to admire the roaring winter cascade of Nuranang Falls before resting in Bomdila.
Overnight in Bomdila
Day 6
Down to the Assam plains
Bomdila to Guwahati · Drive: 8 hours, 340 km
Descend from the mountains into the Assam valley and check into luxury in Guwahati.
Overnight in Guwahati
Day 7
Departure
Guwahati local
Seamless drop-off at the airport.

Night 1: Norphel Boutique Resort, Dirang (4-star). Premium valley comfort with heated amenities.
Night 2, 3 & 4: Vivanta Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang (5-star). The pinnacle of heated high-altitude luxury in sub-zero winter temperatures.
Night 5: Hotel Tsepal Yangjom, Bomdila (4-star equivalent). The best available boutique stay in Bomdila.
Night 6: Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati (5-star). Five-star city luxury to relax after the demanding mountain expedition.

Exclusive SUV, all tolls and mountain permits coordination, premium accommodation, daily breakfast, and end-to-end planning with no hidden costs.

Inner Line Permit fees, lunches and dinners.

All-in pricing

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