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

Estimated ₹66,500 for two, for the whole trip

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.

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

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.

Where you stay

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.

The suggested price of ₹66,500 for two does not include these exact hotels. Ask us and we will price the stays listed here.

What’s included

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

Not included

Inner Line Permit fees, lunches and dinners.

Estimated price

Estimated ₹66,500 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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Tawang Torgya special

Day by day

Climb into winter foothills

Snowbound Sela Pass

The sacred Torgya dances

Monastic rituals and heritage

Retreating down the mountains

Down to the Assam plains

Departure

Where you stay

What’s included

Not included

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