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In 1959, His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama fled from Tibet to India through Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh or the land of “Dawn lit Mountains” rises from the Assam plains as a mass of densely forested, and impossibly steep, hills, which eventually top off as snow-capped peaks along the Tibetan border. It is one of India’s last unspoilt wildernesses. Home to 26 indigenous tribes, Arunachal is a sanctuary for India’s natural and anthropological heritage. A staggering five hundred species of orchid –found in its glacial terrain, alpine meadows and subtropical rainforest are a visual delight. It is also home to the oldest and the second largest Monastery in Asia region and also the birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama.
Receive at Guwahati Airport and transfer to the hotel (suggest to arrive by morning flight). On arrival check in at hotel in Guwahati for 01 night. In the afternoon visit Kamakhya Temple followed by Sunset Cruise on Alfresco Grand on the mighty Brahmaputra River. In the evening drive back to the hotel and overnight.
GUWAHATI: Situated on the southern bank of the River Brahmaputra in the Kamrup District of Assam, Guwahati is a fast growing premier city. It is the gate way to the North Eastern States of India and a principal center of socio cultural, political, industrial and trade and commerce of the entire region. Dispur, the capital of Assam is a part of Guwahati. In earlier years, this city was full of areca nut trees rappled by pan creepers. Hence this city subsequently got the name Guwahati. The word ‘Guwa’ in Assamese means areca nut and Hat means market.
Kamakhya Temple: Situated atop the Nilachal hills, the foremost shrine of Assam, Kamakhya Temple dominates Guwahati, as much as the great Brahmaputra river. Kamakhya is an ancient seat of tantric and shakti cults of Hinduism. A rush of devotees throng the Temple during the Ambubachi Puja celebrated in June
SUNSET CRUISE
Reporting Time: 4:30 PM
Cruise Time: 5:00 PM To 6:00 PM
Duration: 1 Hour
Today early morning drive to to Dirang, via Kalaktang (300 kms/ 08 hrs), the sub – divisional headquarters of West Kameng district situated (4900 ft) between Bomdila and Tawang. Steeped in scenic beauty, this town is situated in the valley of river Kameng. This place is inhabited by the Monpa tribe. On arrival check into hotel for 02 night. Enroute visit local villages.
DIRANG - Is the ideal gateway to the West Kameng district with beautiful valleys surrounded by apple orchards and sheep breeding farms. It is famous for hot water springs people can bathe in to cure skin ailments. Places worth visiting here are the National Yak Research and Breeding Center at Nigmadung, Sheep Breeding Farm and the Sangti Valley where Siberian black necked storks visit during winter. Monpas constitute 5% of the total tribal community of Arunachal Pradesh and inhabit the Tawang District and West Kameng District. The Monpa community is known for their artistic creations that include beautiful Thangka paintings, carpet making, weaving and wood carving. They are adept in making paper from the Sukso tree.
Full day sight-seeing including Dirang Monpa tribal villages, Sangti valley, Li-ung Gonpa and Kalchakra Monastery.
Today after breakfast drive to Tawang (145 kms /06-07 hrs). The road moves along the Dirang river and then the climb starts and reach Sela. This route to Sela pass from Dirang is sparsely populated and the forest cover is alpine though degraded. Secondary succession of rhododendrons is abundant on the wayside. This famous pass is 13,700 ft and is snow bound most of the year. You will pass by a small lake called Paradise Lake and Sela Temple at Sela Pass (13700 ft). From Sela it is downhill to Tawangchu River via Jaswantgarh (a memorial for the 1962 war hero). En-route visit Nuranang waterfall. Tawang township (alt 10,000 ft) is situated on the north bank of this river. On arrival check in at hotel in Tawang for 02 nights. Overnight at the hotel.
Sela Pass : Located 45 kms from Dirang on the way to Tawang, is the world’s second highest motorable pass at 14000ft with a high altitude serene, crystal blue natural lake.
TAWANG - Tawang is both historically and naturally endowed. It is located at a distance of 183 Kms from Bomdila and is situated at an altitude of 3500 metres above sea level. The natural beauty and solitude of Gudpi and Chong-Chugmi ranges, Tawang chu River and Tawang valley are very mesmerizing.
Full day Tawang sightseeing including Tawang Monastery (400 yrs old with 500 resident monks and center of Mahayana Buddhism), Tawang Memorial, Ani Gompa, Crafts Emporium etc. Tawang monastery was built in and around 1643-7. Away from the town (2 km) the walls were fortified in medieval times to withstand attacks from the Bhutanese. Around 300 monks live here. This is the fountain head of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Overnight at Tawang.
Tawang Monastery which is an important seat of Mahayana Buddhism is located here. This world famous monastery of the Gelukpa was founded during the 17th century by Mera Lama Lodre Gyaltso, who is considered as a contemporary of the 5th Dalai Lama. It is Asia’s second largest monastery and India’s largest which controls 17 Gompas in the region. The highlights of this monastery are the imposing three-storied assembly hall and the 28 ft high golden statue of Lord Buddha. There is also a big library, which has an impressive collection of ancient books and manuscripts. The famous Buddhist gold inscribed scriptures Kangyur and Tangyur are preserved here.
Urgyelling Monastery is considered sacred as it is the birth place of Thangyang Gyatso, the sixth Dalai Lama
Today after early breakfast we drive to Zemithang (03-04 hrs) in the north-western corner of Arunachal Pradesh. Visit the famous Gorsam Chorten. Later drive back to Tawang for overnight
Gorsam Chorten : This is situated 90 Kms from Tawang town. This Stupa is the largest Stupa of the area. This Gorsam Chorten is believed to have constructed in the early part of 12th century by Lama Pradhar, a Monpa monk. The semi-circular dome niddling high into the sky rests upon a three-terraced plinth. Four miniature stupas are also set on the four corners of the lower most terraced of the plinth. The base is squared with each side about 170 fts. in length with a niche running along its whole length and 120 manis are set in wooden frames. A well-paved footpath goes around the Stupa for pilgrims to go round about praying (Kora).
Today morning we drive to Bomdila (190 kms/ 8 hrs). On arrival check in at hotel in Bomdilla for 01 night. Later in the evening visit a Buddhist Monastery at Bomdila. Overnight at the hotel.
BOMDILA - Bomdila, the headquarter of West Kameng District is a small beautiful town situated at a height of about 8000ft. above sea level. It is inhabited by tribes like Aka (Hrusso), Miji (Sajalong), Monpa, Sherdukpen, and Bogun (Khawas). The Buddhist monastery of Bomdila is the repository of culture and is among the primary attractions of the area. Bomdila attracts tourists with its cool climate, apple orchards, people, snow-capped Himalayan peaks and Buddhist Gompas. The craft center, ethnographic museum and emporium are worth a visit. One can also see various snow clad mountain peaks from Bomdila, including the Kangto and Gorichen Peaks which are the highest peaks of the state.
Today post breakfast drive back to Guwahati (07 hrs). Overnight at hotel.
Today in time transfer to Guwahati Airport to board flight for onward destination.