Visit Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh - The Land Of Lamas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Guwahati / Nameri National Park (255 kms, 5 hrs drive)

Stop At: Nameri National Park 784001 India
The Nameri National Park of 200 sq kms area is located in the Sonitpur district, bordering Arunachal Pradesh and it is also the core area of Nameri Tiger Reserve (344sq kms). It is the home of Mammals like Elephant, Tiger, leopard, Sambar,Barking deer, Hog Deer, Wild Boar,Gaur, slow loris,gaplangur,Burmese ferret badger, and over 350 species of birds including White-winged Wood Duck, Ibisbill (uncommon), Ruddy Kingfisher, Palla’sfishing eagle,Lesser Adjutant stork , Greater spotted eagle,Rufous necked hornbill, Great pied Indian hornbill, Wreathed hornbill, Long-billed Ringed Plover, Sultan Tit, and Yellow-bellied and White-throated Fantails. Another important wild life sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh The Pakhui (Pakke) wild life Sanctuary adjoins the Park on its North-Eastern point. The river Jia- Bhoroli and its tributaries namely the Diji, Dinai, Doigurung, Nameri, Dikorai, Kharietc crisscross the park. During rainy season A few jheels (during the rainy seasons) also dot the area. One can enjoy rafting in the Jia Bhoroli river in the south western boundary.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Deluxe Tents (Eco Camp)

Day 2: Nameri / Dirang (145 Kms, 7 hrs drive)

Stop At: Thupsung Dhargye Ling, Dirang 790101 India
Thupsung Dhargye Ling is a temple and learning institute for the study of Tibetan Buddhism by laypeople and monks, located in the Himalayan village of Dirang, India. The name, Thupsung Dhargye Ling was given by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and means: "Place of Flourishing of the Buddha's Speech".
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dirang Dzong (Fort), Dirang India
Dirang Dzong fort is a representation of the culture of the Monpa Tribes. This fort, built in 1831 AD served as a centre of all the administrative activities of the Monpas during those times. The Fort is set a top on a hill top consisting of a four storied stone building. A wooden gate designed in local architectural pattern adds to the splendid uniqueness of the fort.
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel (3 star)

Day 3: Dirang / Tawang (140 Kms, 6 hrs drive)

Stop At: Sangti Valley, Dirang 790101 India
Sangti Valley: At a distance of 12 Kms. beyond Dirang is the famed Sangti Valley, Sangti is dotted with numerous picturesque spots, which are ideal for holidaymakers. One of the prime attractions is a sheep breeding farm. The other one being the Chuskar (traditional water mill), a flour mill system using hydro power, which is used by the villagers to grind the millets. The Sangti valley is the favored tourist destination for avid bird watchers as well as it is home to the endangered back necked cranes during winter months which come to nest here from Tibet.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sela Pass, State Highway Arunachal Arunachal, Tawang India
The entry point into the Tawang Valley is Sela pass at an elevation of 13700 ft above the sea level.. Legend says that a monpa woman supported sepoy Jashwant Singh during his battle with the Chinese. She brought sepoy Jashwant supplies and used to heal his wounds. When Jashwant got martyrdom she killed herself as an act of loyalty.
The glimpse of Paradise Lake in the Sella Pass makes your visit worth. Most of the time the lake is covered with thick blanket of snow.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jaswant Garh War Memorial, Cona County, Shannan, Arunachal Pradesh 790105
Jaswant Garh: The war memorial is located 14 kms from Sella Pass on the way to Tawang. The memorial pay homage to Jaswant Singh Rawat, Mahavir Chakra Awardee posthumous (the second highest award from the Indian Army). In the famous battle of Nuranang against Chinese in November 1962, Rawat and two other soldiers from 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles were instrumental in killing 300 Chinese soldiers in 72 hours.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel (3 star)

Day 4: Tawang

Stop At: Tawang Buddhist Monastery, Tawang Arunachal Pradesh 790104 Nh-229, Tawang 790104 India
Tawang Monastery about 400 years old, situated at an altitude of approximately 10,000 ft. is the second largest Buddhist monastery in India. It also holds the distinction of being the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. The monastery is the house of more than 700 monks. The monastery was founded by Merag Lama Lodre Gyamtso, in 1681 in accordance to the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Nagwang Lobsang Gyatso. As per the legend, the site of the Monastery was chosen by the horse of Merag Lama. Merag Lama, who had been unable to decide a site to establish the monastery. One day he was praying in cave, seeking a divine guidance. When he came out after the prayers, he found his horse was missing. On search, the horse was located standing quietly on a hilltop. Considering that as the sign of divine blessing he decided to construct the monastery at the very spot. The monastery is also called Galden Namgey Lhatse meaning celestial paradise. There is a magnificent 8 meter high statue of Lord Buddha. The ancient library inside the courtyard has an excellent collection of thangkas, painted with the blood from the nose of 5th Dalai Lama and valuable Buddhist manuscripts mainly Kanjur and Tanjur numbering 850 bundles.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tawang War Memorial, Tawang India
The memorial is dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The memorial is 40-foot-high and like a stupa in design. It is locally called ‘Namgyal Chortan’. The names of 2420 martyrs imprinted in gold on 32 black granite plagues.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gyangong Ani Gompa, Top Of Hillock 5 Km From Tawang, Tawang India
Ani Gompas, which literally translates into ‘Nunnery’, are run by the women monks.No male monk can be seen near these Ani Gompas and all you can see are sparkle eyed and clean-shaven nuns who are busy managing the day-to-day operations of
the Ani Gompa. Gyangong Ani Gompa is the oldest Ani Gompa in the Tawang District. It is situated in the lap of a far off mountain laced with natural scenery. This Ani Gompa is under the administration of Tawang Monastery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tawang Craft Centre, West Kameng District, Tawang 790104 India
The craft center in Tawang sells beautiful masks, hand woven carpets, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dressand delightful affordable mementos.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Urgelling Gompa, 3 Km From Tawang Town, Tawang India
It is the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama who is the only Indian to have risen to such a high position in Gelupka Sect of Buddhism so far. Inside the monastery there are several Stupas (Vihar) and people from all walks of life visit this place during Buddhist new year to get the blessing for the coming year.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Madhuri Lake, Tawang India
Popularly known as Madhuri Lake, Sangestser Lake is located 35 kms away from Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Sangestser Lake is full of thrill and one can still see the war bankers that had been used during the Chinses aggression in 1962 and the beautiful PTSO lake (Foreign Nationals are not allowed to visit this site, only Indian nationals are allowed)
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bumla Pass, Tawang India
It is one of the border outpost between India and China and a polular tourist place in Tawang. Only Indian nationals are allowed to visit the place
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel (3 star)

Day 5: Tawang / Bomdila (180 Kms, 7 hrs drive)

Stop At: Nuranang Falls, Tawang India
Also known as Jang falls or Bong Bong Falls, Nuranang waterfalls are located around 40 km from Tawang town. These waterfalls are placed at an elevation of around 6000 feet and are one of the most stunning waterfalls in Arunachal Pradesh state. River Nuranang originates from the northern slope of Sela pass and form Nuranag waterfalls before it meets River Tawang. While on your way to Tawang, do halt at these waterfalls to have a good time with your loved ones. Stop here on your way to Tawang.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bomdila Monastery, dirt road off Chariduar- Tawang Rd Cona, Bomdila India
Also known as Jang falls or Bong Bong Falls, Nuranang waterfalls are located around 40 km from Tawang town. These waterfalls are placed at an elevation of around 6000 feet and are one of the most stunning waterfalls in Arunachal Pradesh state. River Nuranang originates from the northern slope of Sela pass and form Nuranag waterfalls before it meets River Tawang. While on your way to Tawang, do halt at these waterfalls to have a good time with your loved ones. Stop here on your way to Tawang.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel (3 star)

Day 6: Bomdila / Bhalukpong (100 kms, 5 hrs drive)

Stop At: Tenga Market, National Highway 229, Cona, Shannan, Arunachal Pradesh 790116
Tenga Market is situated in the middle of beautiful and picturesque Tenga Valley. Just before entering the Tenga Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, perched on a small hillock at a vantage point is this temple. The temple is nice and well maintained, and gives a beautiful view of the Tenga valley.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tipi Orchid Reserve, Tippi India
An Orchidarium at Tipi (5 kms from Bhalukpong) on the way to Bomdila is the Botanical paradise. About 300 species of orchids can be seen in the flora – glass house. Some of them are rare and endangered species. By the side of the glass house there is an orchid museum too.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bhalukpong Helipad, post office Bhalukpong, police station Bhalukpong, Near PWD Colony, Arunachal Pradesh, Cona County, Bhalukpong, 790114
Situated on the Assam-Arunachal border, 250 kms from Guwahati, Bhalukpong is another picturesque spot for angling and leisurely picnics.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at hotel in Bhalukpong (3 star)

Day 7: Bhalukpong / Guwahati (243 Kms, 5 hrs drive)

Stop At: Kamakhya Temple, Nilachal Hill, Guwahati 781010 India
The origin of Kamakhya Temple is pre Aryan situated atop the Nilachal Hill. The formost shrine of Assam, The Kamakhya is an ancient seat of Tantric and shakti Cults of Hinduism. The original temple was destroyed by the invading Muslims in their crusade against Hindu temples and idols in the early part of 16th century. Ultimately it was restored from ruins by King Naranarayan of the Koch dynasty and rebuilt in its present forming 1665 AD.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.