The grand family mountain holiday: 7 nights across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

An expansive family journey to the great monasteries of Arunachal.

Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
Pace: Demanding
Vehicle: SUV. Mandatory for mountain passes and family safety.
Best months: March to May, October and November.
Ideal for: Adventurous families with older children wanting an epic road trip.

Route

GuwahatiTezpurDirangTawangBomdilaGuwahati

960 km. Longest single driving day is 340 km.

Permits

Inner Line Permit is mandatory.

Altitude

High altitudes in Tawang (10,000 ft). Evaluate suitability for young children.

Day by day

Day 1
Eastward bound
Guwahati to Tezpur · Drive: 4 hours, 180 km
Arrive in Tezpur and relax in a premium setting.
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 Tawang Monastery.
Overnight in Tawang
Day 5
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 6
Down to the river
Bomdila to Tezpur · Drive: 5 hours, 150 km
Re-enter the plains of central Assam for a comfortable evening.
Overnight in Tezpur
Day 7
Back to the city
Tezpur to Guwahati · Drive: 4 hours, 180 km
Settle back into city luxury in Guwahati.
Overnight in Guwahati
Day 8
Departure
Guwahati local
Seamless transfer to the airport.

Exclusive SUV, premium accommodation, daily breakfast, and all-in confirmed pricing.

Inner Line Permit fees, lunches and dinners.

All-in pricing

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