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Planning for a tour to Tawang and not sure how the itinerary should look like? While you will find a lot of options elsewhere, we, at Zikation, suggest that you spend maximum time at Tawang. The beauty of Tawang cannot be explained in words, it is something to be seen and experienced in person. Moreover, make your journey to Tawang interesting by visiting some of the awesome places nearby. Check our suggested itinerary below, and call or talk to us if you want more information.

Choosing The Itinerary

Choosing your itinerary for Tawang is the toughest part of the trip. Trips to Tawang can be done anywhere between 5 to 10 days. So most people who have a tight budget and restricted with time often go for a Mini Tour to Tawang. If you really want to explore the untouched beauty of this region, we would strongly recommend to spend more time here. Remember, it takes 2 days to reach Tawang from Guwahati, so a typical 5 day trip will have only one day at Tawang. When you travel that far, we recommend you to spend enough time there. Moreover, Dirang is more than just a transit stop. Exploring the valley before reaching the mountains truly shows the diverse landscapes in the region. Most people also include Kaziranga in their trip to Tawang. You can do that by extending your tour for a day.

Recommended Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati – Dirang (320 km – 9 hours)

We start our tour very early in the day as we have a long and tiring journey to Dirang. While the journey is long, we ensure you take multiple stops to admire the beauty of nature. We pass through very close to the picturesque Bhutan – Assam – Arunachal Pradesh tri-junction. We also visit the beautiful Gyuto Monastery on the way. Later in the evening, we reach the town of Dirang. Check-in to a homestay / hotel / camp and relax.

Day 2: Dirang – Thembang Heritage Village – Sangti Valley – Dirang (8 hours)

Today, we explore the beauty of Dirang. We start our day early by paying a visit to Hot Springs. After breakfast, we will visit Thembang Heritage Village which is the traditional village of the Monpas. On the way, we will also cover Namshu Monastery. Later, we will pack our lunch from homestay/hotel and go to Sangti Valley. This is one of the most serene places in the region, and a perfect place to have lunch by the river. After spending enough time at Sangti, and we leave the place as clean as we found it when we arrived. Drive to Dirang and relax in the evening.

Day 3: Dirang – Sela Pass – Nuranang Waterfalls – Tawang (6-7 hours)

An exciting part of the journey begins today as we move from valley to the mountains. The scenic route to Tawang passes through Sela Pass (13000+ ft above sea level). We take a stop at this place for few minutes to admire the beauty of Sela Pass. The sudden change in the landscape as we reach Sela Pass is sure to pleasantly surprise you. We will proceed to Tawang via Nuranang Waterfalls and Chakzam Bridge (if time permits – a suspension bridge that is built 400 years ago)! Check in to a hotel at Tawang.

Day 4: Tawang Sight Seeing Tour

There are a lot of places to visit in the town of Tawang. We start our day by visiting the second largest Buddhist Monastery in the world, Tawang Monastery. Later, we go to Buddha Park and visit birth place of 6th Dalai Lama. In the evening, we will visit the War Memorial, and view the light and sound show (which introduces you to the history of this region).

Day 5: Tawang – Bum La Pass – Sungester Lake – Tawang

Another exciting day begins as we drive through stunning landscapes to reach the India – China border at Bum La Pass, which is situated at 15200 ft above sea level. Spend some time interacting with the army personnel and take some beautiful pictures with China in the background. Later we drive towards Sungester Lake, which is also called Madhuri Lake by tourists after a song of Madhuri Dixit was filmed here (anyone remember the movie Koyla?). Later, after a brief halt at PTSO Lake View Point, we drive back to Tawang.

Day 6: Day Trip to Zemithang

While most visitors miss this place, we would strongly recommend to visit this picturesque place. The drive to this place amidst the tall and dry mountains will be a visual treat. If you are very lucky, you can also spot the endangered Red Panda or Black Necked Crane here!

Visit Gorsam Chorten at Zemithang. Also enjoy the lovely views of Zemithang. Later in the day, we will start our drive back to Tawang. On the way we will visit the Giant Statue of Tara Devi at Lumla.

(If you plan for an extra day, you can also visit Hot Springs)

Day 7: Tawang – Bhalukpong (280 km – 9 hours)

After spending awesome days at Tawang, we start our way back, getting closer to the end of an exciting tour. We take a different route this time and take a halt at the border (Arunachal – Assam border) town of Bhalukpong. On the way, we will visit Dirang Monastery and Mandala Top. Check in to a homestay in the evening and relax.

Day 8: Bhalukpong – Guwahati (240 km – 5 hours)

Today is the last day of the tour. After spending some time exploring the town of Bhalukpong, we will drive towards Guwahait. On the way, we will visit the beautiful Maha Mrityunjay Temple at Nagaon. Later, we will drop you back to Guwahati (airport / railway station / hotel). That brings an end to our Tawang trip.