Here is TLOW’s Seven-day blueprint around the North Eastern Himalayan gem of Tawang also known as the land of Monpas. Our Tawang Budget Road Trip starts off from Guwahati in Assam and goes all the way to the Indo-China border, covering some of the most remote villages in Arunachal Pradesh. An incredible trip for families and groups.
Guwahati International Airport, Assam
KFC, Paltan Bazaar Guwahati
Arguably the most underrated road trip in India. It’s just a place so Far East that not many have even considered giving it a thought. If you have been to Ladakh or Spiti Valley the expect Tawang to take the barren, rugged feel a notch higher.
With the India-China border at Bumla & SeLa pass to cross, this Tawang Budget Road Trip has a bit of everything. Imagine sunrise at 4 am & sunset at 4 pm. The last order for dinner is usually at 8 pm in any restaurant in Tawang. It’s a place like no other in India.
The home stays in Dirang & Tawang will leave you with memories of a lifetime. The road trip around Tawang, where you’ll drive past a countless number of frozen lakes. If you’re looking for a raw, rugged experience far away from civilisation, then Tawang is the place.
– Arrive in Guwahati by latest 12:00 HRS
– Meet the driver at KFC Paltan Bazaar
– Hop on to the Sumo/Swift and leave for Tezpur (180 km = 3-4 hrs)
– Check into our homestay
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Leave in the morning by 06:00 HRS for the town of Bomdila by Private Car (Dzire or Sumo). (150km = 4-5 hours)
– Reach the high-altitude town by lunch time and check into our hotel for the night.
– Post lunch, visit the town monastery & explore the town on foot
– Acclimatisation is why Bomdila is an important spot over. Rest well
– Evening at leisure.
– Hop onto the vehicle by 06:30 HRS for an adventurous and bumpy ride to the village of Tawang
– Crossing over the famous Sela Pass 13,746 ASL. (181km = 5-7 hours)
– Reach Tawang by 13:00 HRS and check into our guest house in the main market area.
– Post lunch, walk to the Tawang Gompa, the largest monastery in India.
– Visit the giant buddha statue at Buddha Park & the war memorial.
– Spend the rest of the evening, strolling through the market area.
– Post breakfast, leave for the high altitude lakes around Tawang.
– The first visit is the drive to the famous Sungestar Lake also known as Madhuri Lake by the locals.
– Then drive to the Indo-China border at Bumla. via Y-Junction.
– On the return back, stop for photo at the majestic P.Tso lake.
– Return back to Tawang by 15:00 HRS.
– Spend the rest of the evening shopping in the flea market.
Leave in the morning by 7:00 HRS for Dirang town . 140km = 4-6 hours
-> Reach Bomdila by noon {12:00hrs} .
-> Check into our home stay at Dirang.
-> After lunch visit Dirang New Monastery.
-> Spend time by the Kameng River side.
– After Breakfast leave from Dirang by 8am to Bhalukpong. 130km = 3-4 hours.
– Check into hotel at Bhalukpong by noon.
– After lunch explore the town on foot.
-> Last night in North East India
– Drive back at 8 am from Bhalukpong to Guwahati (250 km= 5-6 hrs).
– Trip ends on reaching Paltan Bazaar Guwahati
– Book any flight after 5 pm
