Journey 21 · Assam & Arunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal expedition
An unhurried week scaling the eastern Himalayas to the majestic Tawang monastery.
Estimated ₹76,000 for two, for the whole trip
- Duration
- 7 nights / 8 days
- States
- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
- Pace
- Demanding
- Vehicle
- SUV. Built to conquer high-altitude mountain passes safely.
- Best months
- March to May, October and November.
- Ideal for
- Adventurers who want the definitive Tawang experience but need to break up the longest drives.
Route
GuwahatiTezpurDirangTawangBomdilaGuwahati
960 km. Longest single driving day is 340 km.
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
Reaches 13,700 ft at Sela Pass. Proceed slowly.
Day by day
Day 1
Eastward bound
Guwahati to Tezpur · Drive: 4 hours, 180 km
Arrive in Tezpur and relax in a premium setting before the mountain ascent begins.
Overnight in Tezpur
Day 2
Into the mountains
Tezpur to Dirang · Drive: 6 hours, 200 km
Drive through dense alpine forests to the Dirang valley.
Overnight in Dirang
Day 3
Over the frozen pass
Dirang to Tawang · Drive: 5 hours, 130 km
Cross Sela Pass, stopping at the high-altitude lake, before dropping into Tawang.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 4
The fortress of faith
Tawang local
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent 400-year-old Tawang Monastery.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 5
High altitude lakes
Tawang to Bum La and back · Drive: 4 hours, 75 km
A breathtaking journey to Sangestar Tso and the high-altitude border region.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 6
The slow descent
Tawang to Bomdila · Drive: 6 hours, 170 km
Stop at the roaring Nuranang Falls before reaching the quiet ridges of Bomdila.
Overnight in Bomdila
Day 7
Down to the river
Bomdila to Guwahati · Drive: 8 hours, 340 km
Leave the mountains and settle back into city luxury in Guwahati.
Overnight in Guwahati
Day 8
Departure
Guwahati local
Seamless transfer to the airport.
Where you stay
- Night 1: The Greenwood Hotel, Tezpur (4-star).
- Night 2: Pemaling Lords Inn, Dirang (4-star equivalent).
- Night 3, 4 & 5: Vivanta Tawang (5-star).
- Night 6: Hotel Tsepal Yangjom, Bomdila (4-star equivalent).
- Night 7: Vivanta Guwahati (5-star).
The suggested price of ₹76,000 for two does not include these exact hotels. Ask us and we will price the stays listed here.
What’s included
Exclusive SUV, premium accommodation, daily breakfast, and end-to-end travel logistics. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.
Not included
Inner Line Permit fees, lunches and dinners.
Estimated price
Estimated ₹76,000 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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