Arunachal Pradesh is less explored and offers a tranquil and off-the-beaten-path experience, while Assam provides a blend of natural beauty, culture, and adventure. Both states are perfect for those seeking to explore the northeastern part of India, known for its diversity and natural splendor.
Natural Beauty: Assam is known for its lush green landscapes, rolling tea gardens, and the mighty Brahmaputra River, earning it the nickname “Land of the Red River and Blue Hills.”
Wildlife: Assam is home to the world-famous Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts. It’s renowned for its one-horned rhinoceros population. Manas National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary are also popular for wildlife sightings.
Scenic Beauty: Arunachal Pradesh is often referred to as the “Land of the Rising Sun” and is known for its pristine and diverse landscapes. It features lush forests, towering mountains, and numerous rivers, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
Biodiversity: The state is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. It hosts several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, such as Namdapha National Park, which is one of the largest protected areas in the Eastern Himalayas.
Tribal Culture: Arunachal Pradesh is inhabited by numerous indigenous tribes, each with its own unique culture and traditions. Visitors can experience their customs, traditional clothing, music, and dance.
Welcome to Awesome Assam. Meet and be assisted by our representative at the Guwahati airport/Railway Station. Transfer to Bhalukpong. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Bhalukpong.
After early breakfast drive to Dirang. On the way, visit Tipi Orchidarium situated on the banks of the river Bharali, a place over 500 orchids, on display there are some rare species of orchid. Arunachal has largest range of orchids in the country. Then take a break to visit Nag Temple. Continue your drive and do not forget to keep your cameras handy as you cross beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views.
On arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Apple orchard & Kiwi Farm (depending upon season), Dirang Monastery and Kalachakra Monastery. Dirang is also famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Overnight stay at Dirang
Note: Every Indian tourist visiting Arunachal Pradesh has to obtain ILP (Inner Line Permit) at Bhalukpong border before entering the state against submission of photo identity card and two copies of passport size photographs.
After an early breakfast, proceed to Tawang, the Land of Hidden Paradise. On the way enjoy the beauty of Sela Pass (13700 Ft) a border line between two districts i.e Tawang & West Kameng Tawang, Sela Lake a small lake, which remains frozen for most of the year. Further drive to 10 kms visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial – a memorial to the brave soldier who single handily tried to hold of approaching Chinese from the pass during the 1962 Indo-Chinese war. Later visit majesty of Nuranng Falls where scenes from the SRK-Madhuri Dixit starrer “Koyla” were shot. Arrive & check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.
After breakfast, visit Bumla Pass.
Then visit Tawang Monstery world famous seventeenth century Tawang Monastery, also known as Galden Namgyal Lhatse which overlooks the wide Tawang Valley at a height of 10,000 ft. The monastery is a vast complex of 65 buildings housing Lamas and antique scriptures written in gold letters and ancient scripture, images and has an eight meters high gilded Buddha statue. It is the largest monastery in the Himalayan region and the second oldest monastery in Asia. Five hundred lamas live in its residential buildings and it is rich in. Later visit Urgeling Gompa, 6th Dalai Lama‟s birth place 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. Then proceed to the War Memorial which 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. You can also visit the craft center in Tawang sells beautiful masks, hand woven carpets, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, “chubas‟ the local dress and delightful affordable mementos. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.
After breakfast transfer to Bomdila (8,200 ft.) – the headquarter of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh and also known for its Buddhist monasteries. It has a lot of attractions for the visitors for its cool climate. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening visit Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Ling Monastery (Upper Gompa), Bomdila Monastery. Overnight stay at Bomdila.
After breakfast, transfer to Guwahati. On arrival check in at your hotel. Evening is free for Leisure. Overnight stay at Guwahati.
After breakfast, visit Kamakhya Temple (Timings 08 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm) and other Temples in Guwahati namely Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji Temple, Umananda Temple at the Peacock Island which is the smallest inhabited River Island in the World, Nabagraha Temple, Assam state museum, State zoo cum Botanical Garden. Later return to the hotel. Evening you can visit Brahmaputra River Cruise (Direct payment by own) Overnight stay in the Guwahati.
Post breakfast check out from the hotel and take transfer to the Guwahati Airport / Rly Station for your onward journey.
Note: The above mentioned sightseeing will be covered as per time permits.
Require Documents to Enter Arunachal Pradesh
Note: Inner Line Permit office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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