A six-day foray into the lower Himalayas, stopping just short of the extreme passes.

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

Duration: 6 nights / 7 days
States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
Pace: Moderate
Vehicle: SUV. Mandatory for handling the rugged inclines of western Arunachal.
Best months: October to May.
Ideal for: Mountain lovers who want the alpine feel of Arunachal without the intense altitude and exhaustion of the Tawang drive.

Route

GuwahatiTezpurDirangBomdilaGuwahati

680 km. Longest single driving day is 340 km.

Permits

Inner Line Permit is mandatory for Indian citizens.

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

Maximum altitude is around 8,000 ft at Bomdila. Very manageable.

Day by day

Day 1
The cultural capital
Guwahati to Tezpur · Drive: 4 hours, 180 km
A gentle start to the trip, ending in the heritage-rich city of Tezpur on the banks of the Brahmaputra.
Overnight in Tezpur
Day 2
Up the river valley
Tezpur to Dirang · Drive: 6 hours, 200 km
Cross into Arunachal and follow the Kameng river up into the lush Dirang valley.
Overnight in Dirang
Day 3
Monasteries and orchards
Dirang local
Spend a slow day visiting the Dirang Dzong, local kiwi orchards, and the beautiful Sangti Valley.
Overnight in Dirang
Day 4
To the high ridge
Dirang to Bomdila · Drive: 2 hours, 45 km
A short, scenic hop up to the hilltop town of Bomdila. Check in and visit the upper and lower monasteries.
Overnight in Bomdila
Day 5
Valley views
Bomdila local
Take the day to relax, visit the local ethnography museum, and enjoy sweeping views of the Himalayan ranges.
Overnight in Bomdila
Day 6
Re-entering the plains
Bomdila to Guwahati · Drive: 8 hours, 340 km
A long but deeply scenic drive out of the mountains and back to the Assam capital.
Overnight in Guwahati
Day 7
Departure
Guwahati local
Seamless drop-off at the airport.

Where you stay

Night 1: The Greenwood Hotel, Tezpur (4-star).
Night 2 & 3: Norphel Boutique Resort, Dirang (4-star).
Night 4 & 5: Hotel Tsepal Yangjom, Bomdila (4-star equivalent).
Night 6: Novotel Guwahati GS Road (5-star).

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, premium accommodation, daily breakfast, and complete peace of mind.

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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The eastern corridors

Day by day

The cultural capital

Up the river valley

Monasteries and orchards

To the high ridge

Valley views

Re-entering the plains

Departure

Where you stay

What’s included

Not included

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