Here is TLOW’s Seven-day blueprint around the North Eastern Himalayan gem of Tawang also known as the land of Monpas. Our 6N/7D Offbeat Tawang 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 Offbeat Tawang 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 the latest 9:00 HRS
– Meet the driver at KFC Paltan Bazaar
– Hop on to the Sumo/Swift and leave for Bhairabkund (128 km = 3-4 hrs)
– Enter Bhutan (Visit a hanging bridge and a local market)
– Stop at the Tenzin Gaon viewpoint
– Visit Shergaon Gompa
– Check into our homestay
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Leave for Tawang by 9:00 am ( 209 km = 6-7 hrs)
– Crossing over the famous Sela Pass 13,746 ASL. (181km = 5-7 hours) and Sela Lake
– Visit the Monastery in Bomdila
– Explore Jaswantgarh War Memorial
– Enroute explore Jung waterfalls (40-50km =1-2 hrs)
– Reach Tawang and check into our stay.
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Leave in the morning for Mago and Chuna Valley (50 km = 1.5-2 hrs)
– Explore Mago first and then Chuna Valley
– Return to Tawang in the evening
– Spend the rest of the evening shopping in the flea market.
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– 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, stop for a photo at the majestic P.Tso lake.
– Return to Tawang by 15:00 HRS.
– Leave for Tawang sightseeing
– Explore Tawang Gompa, the largest monastery in India.
– Visit the giant Buddha statue at Buddha Park & the war memorial.
– Light and sound show at the Tawang War Memorial
– Spend the rest of the evening strolling through the market area.
– Leave in the morning by 08:00 HRS for the town of Dirang by Private Car (Dzire or Sumo). (130km = 4-5 hours)
– Reach the town of Dirang by lunch time and check into our hotel for the night.
– Post lunch, visit the town monastery & Chill by the Kameng River.
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Post breakfast, check out and leave for Sangti Valley (15 km = 30-45 mins)
– Walk around Sangti Valley and spend time in its breathtaking beauty.
– by 12:00 PM Leave for Bhalukpong (125 km = 5-6 hours)
– Reach Bhalukpong and check into the hotel
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Drive back at 9:00 am from Bhalukpong to Guwahati (241 km= 4-5 hrs).
– Trip ends on reaching Paltan Bazaar, Guwahati
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