An expansive family journey to the great monasteries of Arunachal.

Estimated ₹76,000 for two, for the whole trip

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.

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

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.

Where you stay

Night 1 & 6: The Greenwood Hotel, Tezpur (4-star).
Night 2: Norphel Boutique Resort, Dirang (4-star).
Night 3 & 4: Vivanta Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang (5-star).
Night 5: Hotel Tsepal Yangjom, Bomdila (4-star equivalent).
Night 7: Radisson Blu Hotel 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 all-in confirmed pricing.

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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The grand family mountain holiday

Day by day

Eastward bound

Into the mountains

Over the frozen pass

The fortress of faith

The slow descent

Down to the river

Back to the city

Departure

Where you stay

What’s included

Not included

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