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Tawang Monastery Tour
Guwahati - Tawang - Bomdila
7 Days / 6 Nights
Breakfast
SUV
Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Guwahati to Tawang (500km, 12-13 hours) - Very early morning (4am) departure from Guwahati, drive through Assam plains to Arunachal Pradesh, enter Bhalukpong (show Inner Line Permit - ILP mandatory for non-Arunachalis, obtain online), scenic drive along Kameng River through Bomdila (2530m, lunch stop, optional visit Bomdila Monastery), continue ascending via hairpin bends through Eastern Himalayas, cross Sela Pass (4170m, second highest motorable pass in India, frozen Sela Lake, snow even in summer, photo stop, prayer flags), descend to Tawang valley, arrive evening, check-in hotel, overnight Tawang|
Day 2:
Tawang Monastery & Local Sightseeing - Morning visit Tawang Monastery (largest monastery in India, second largest in world after Potala Palace, founded 1680-81, 400 years old, houses 300 monks, three-story main building 8m tall golden Buddha statue, library with ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, museum with thankas and artifacts, stunning mountain backdrop), Urgelling Monastery (birthplace of 6th Dalai Lama, smaller peaceful monastery), afternoon visit Tawang War Memorial (honoring 1962 Indo-China war martyrs, eternal flame, beautiful gardens, light and sound show evening), local market (Monpa tribal handicrafts, woolen carpets, masks, prayer wheels, Tibetan artifacts), overnight Tawang|
Day 3:
Bumla Pass & Madhuri Lake - Full day excursion to Indo-China border at Bumla Pass (15400 ft, 37km from Tawang, Army permit required arranged by tour operator, subject to weather and Army clearance, drive through Yangtse village), visit Jaswant Garh War Memorial (honoring brave soldier Jaswant Singh Rawat who held Chinese army single-handedly 1962, maintained by Army), PT Tso Lake/Madhuri Lake (called after Madhya Pradesh actress Madhuri Dixit, featured in film Koyla, pristine high-altitude lake surrounded by snow peaks, ethereal beauty), return Tawang evening, overnight|
Day 4:
Tawang to Bomdila (180km, 6-7 hours) - Morning at leisure for final monastery visit or shopping, drive back to Bomdila via Sela Pass (stop for photos at different angles, weather permitting), arrive Bomdila afternoon, visit Bomdila Monastery (Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling Monastery with apple orchards, beautiful views), Craft Centre (local Monpa handicrafts, carpets, thangkas, traditional bamboo products), overnight Bomdila|
Day 5:
Bomdila to Guwahati Departure (350km, 8-9 hours) - Early morning departure, scenic drive descending from hills to Assam plains, arrive Guwahati afternoon, transfer to airport/station for departure, tour ends with Himalayan monastery memories
What's Included
- Hotels with breakfast, Guwahati to Tawang full transport, Tawang Monastery visit, Sela Pass crossing, Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar), Jaswant Garh War Memorial, Bumla Pass (subject to Army permission), Bomdila sightseeing and monastery, All Inner Line Permits for Indians, Experienced driver and guide
What's Not Included
- Flights to Guwahati, Lunch and dinner meals, Foreigner permits (foreigners need special permits), Warm clothing and gear, Personal expenses, Tips to driver and guide, Travel insurance
Best Time to Visit
March to October
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 10 persons per group
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Transportation: SUV
- Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
- Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)
Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
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