Major Attractions: Kamakhya Temple, Tipi Orchid Centre, Dirang monastery, Sangti Valley, waterfalls, Sella Lake, Jaswanthgarh (War memorial), Anni Gompa (Women Monastery), Tawang Monastery, Tawang war Memorial.
Destination Covered: Guwahati / Tezpur / Dirang / Tawang / Bomdila / Guwahati.
Highlights
Today arrive at Guwahati airport, received and transferred to hotel, enroute visit Kamakhya temple. Overnight at Guwahati.
Today after breakfast drive to Tezpur and check into hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight stay.
After breakfast we will proceed to Dirang. En route at Tipi 06 kms from the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam visit Tipi Orchid Centre for varieties of Wild Orchids. On reaching Dirang check into hotel and evening at leisure.
Dirang: Located at an altitude of 1439 mtrs, it has Hot water springs where people take bath for curing skin ailments, Apple and Kiwi orchards, National Yak Research and Breeding Centre at Nigmadung, Sheep Breeding Farm and Sangti Valley where Siberian black necked storks visit during winter are the places worth visiting. Overnight at Dirang.
Today enjoy the day soaking in the splendour of the Dirang Valley and its neighbourhood. After breakfast visit Dirang monastery, which is under the Nyingmapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Later Visit Sangti Valley. Situated along the shores of Sangti River, 25 km from Bomdila near Dirang, the Sangti Valley is one of the seasonal homes of the majestic creature called the black-necked crane that flies across from China and perhaps Leh, right into its laps. Wherever possible stop near mountain streams and waterfalls and go for long walks. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one such halts near the waterfalls/streams. Return to your hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Dirang.
This morning after breakfast you will take your drive through the hilly terrain to Tawang district. On the way you will visit the Sella Lake and Jaswanthgarh, is a memorial to the brave soldiers who single handedly tried to get hold of the Chinese army during Chinese Aggression, 1962. On reaching Tawang, transferred to hotel. Stay Overnight.
Today after breakfast visit Anni Gompa (Women Monastery) and Tawang Monastery (It is an important seat of Mahayana Buddhism founded by Mera lama Lodre Gyaltso during the 17th Century) and Tawang war Memorial. After lunch we drive to a Mompa Village (30 kms). Evening explore the Tawang market. Overnight at Tawang.
Today we shall drive back to Bomdila for the overnight stay.
Today after an early breakfast drive straight to Guwahati, reach Guwahati in evening and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport for onward journey.