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Choosing your itinerary for Tawang is the toughest part of the trip. Trips to Tawang can be done anywhere between 5 to 10 days. If you really want to explore the untouched beauty of this region, we would strongly recommend to spend more time at Tawang. Moreover, Dirang is more than just a transit stop. Exploring the valley before reaching the mountains truly shows the diverse landscapes in the region. Check our Recommended Itinerary for your Tawang Tour. The most popular option is Tawang Kaziranga Tour to experience the valleys, mountains as well as some wildlife, all in the same tour.

Itinerary for Tawang Kaziranga Tour

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. 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 (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 awesome 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 we drive back to Tawang.

Day 6: 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 town of Bhalukpong. Check in to a homestay in the evening and relax.

Day 7: Bhalukpong – Kaziranga (150 km – 3.5 hours)

Today, we leave Arunachal Pradesh, and head towards the popular Kaziranga National Park. The national park is famous for One-horned Rhinoceros. We will go through Jeep Safari later in the evening, and spot some wild animals in its natural habitat. (Note: Remember, spotting of wild animals is purely based on luck and cannot be guaranteed).

Day 8: Kaziranga – Guwahati (230 km – 5 hours)

Today is the last day of the tour. After spending some time exploring the town of Kaziranga, we drop you back to Guwahati (airport / railway station / hotel).