| Plans | Trip Cost |
|---|---|
| Triple Sharing | ₹ 36,750/– pp incl. GST |
| Double Sharing | ₹ 44,100/– pp incl. GST |
| Single Occupancy | ₹ 51,450/– pp incl. GST |
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| Plans | Trip Cost |
|---|---|
| Triple Sharing | ₹ 36,750/– pp incl. GST |
| Double Sharing | ₹ 44,100/– pp incl. GST |
| Single Occupancy | ₹ 51,450/– pp incl. GST |
Guwahati International Airport, Assam
KFC, Paltan Bazaar Guwahati
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.
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
– En route, stop at Bomdila and visit the Bomdila Monastery
– 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) {bumpy unpaved road}
– 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 Sangetsar 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 Tawang War Memorial.
– Light and sound show at the Tawang War Memorial
– Spend the rest of the evening strolling through the market area.
– Post-breakfast, leave by car for the Holy Waterfall excursion (100 km = 4-5 hrs)
– Visit Holy Waterfall (Chumi Gyatse Falls) and Damteng Hot Spring.
– Return in the evening
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Leave in the morning by 06:00 HRS for the town of Dirang by car via Sela Tunnel (130 km = 4-5 hours)
– Reach the town of Dirang by lunchtime and check into our hotel for the night.
– Post lunch, visit the town monastery & Chill by the Kameng River.
– Leave for Sangti Valley (15 km = 30-45 mins)
– Walk around Sangti Valley and spend time in its breathtaking beauty.
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Drive back at 6:00 am from Dirang to Guwahati (298 km = 7-8 hrs).
– En route, have Breakfast and lunch
– Reach Guwahati by 3:00 PM
– Trip ends on reaching Guwahati
– Book any flight after 5 pm
Q. Where is Tawang located?
It’s located in the North-Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, very close to the Indo-Chinese border.
Q. Is it safe?
Yes, Tawang is safe to travel to. Sometimes, the weather does get bad with offseason snowfall, rains, etc and also sometimes it gets hit by blizzards. Otherwise, it’s pretty safe.
Q. What about India-China ongoing border issues?
The issues with China are an ongoing thing which is at the border where travellers are not allowed to go to. It’s the media who creates a mountain out of a molehill.
Q. Are ATM’s available there?
Yes, there are a few ATMs in Tawang.
Q. How much money to carry and in what denomination?
Amount of money totally depends on your choice. Please carry small and medium denominations like ₹50, ₹100, ₹200. Avoid carrying larger denomination notes.
Q. Is the climate cold?
As Tawang is a Himalayan town, temperatures are cold there. Sometimes they drop below freezing point.
Q. Do we need a permit to travel to Tawang?
Yes. You will need an ILP (inner line permit) to enter Tawang.
Q What is the link to apply for an ILP?
https://www.eilp.arunachal.gov.in/
Q. Where and how can I apply for a permit?
You can either apply online for E-ILP on the Arunachal Pradesh tourism website OR you can directly get a permit at Guwahati airport from the Arunachal Pradesh tourism office.
Q.How much does a permit cost?
For E-ILP, it will cost you between ₹500.
If you are taking a permit directly from Guwahati airport it will cost you around ₹500-800. But we would advise you to cross-check on that.
Q. How many days does it take for the online permit?
On filling the application and post payment you will receive the E-Permit immediately.
Q. In the permit, what districts should I add?
A: Tawang and West Kameng is the district to be added.
Q. Is there proper network coverage?
Yes, there is cell phone coverage in Tawang. BSNL, Airtel and Vodafone, Jio connections work. Jio and Airtel are the best.
Q.Will prepaid work or postpaid?
Both, Prepaid and postpaid network works in Tawang.
Q. What is the starting point of the Offbeat Tawang Road Trip?
A: The meeting point is KFC Paltan bazaar
Q. What kind of accommodation will be provided on the Offbeat Tawang Road Trip?
We will be using homestays and guesthouses all along the trip.
Q. Will the accommodation be clean?
Since no one in the world likes to keep their home untidy, it’s safe to say that every place we stay at will be clean and will give you a homely feel.
Q. Will we get a bed, blankets, and pillows on the Offbeat Tawang Road Trip?
Yes, at every place we stay at, you’ll get a blanket, a pillow, and if not a bed, then surely a mattress to sleep on.
Q. Will there be electricity in the accommodation on the Offbeat Tawang Road Trip?
Being a remotely accessible Himalayan town, Tawang doesn’t have electricity for all 24 hours of the day. You can get between 12-18 hours of electricity.
Q. Will we get hot water for a bath?
Every guest house and homestay we stay at will have geysers, so you’ll surely get to have a bath at least once a day.
Q. Why is food not included on the Offbeat Tawang Road Trip?
Since this is a backpacking trip, we want to leave the eating for you’ll to explore on your own. You’ll never go hungry in the North East.
Q. What kind of food should we expect to get?
You will have plenty of options ranging from Tibetan, Chinese to local cuisines. Tawang has some good restaurants.
Q. What is the staple food?
Breakfast: Puri Bhaji
Lunch & Dinner : Thali (rice + dal + 2 shabji + Papad pickle)
Q. What will be our mode of transportation on the Offbeat Tawang Road Trip?
As per the blueprint, it will be a hatchback(4 seaters)/ SUV (8 seater)depending on the plan..
What if there is a natural calamity or delay due to an external factor?
-Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances(strikes), or any delay arising due to an external factor etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
TLOW, based on the Cancellation Date, shall withhold the following amounts stated in the table below from the Booking Amount or Trip Price as cancellation charges and refund the remainder to you. The refund shall be paid to you within 21 calendar days from the Cancellation Date.
Cancellation Date is: Cancellation charges
– Before forty (40) calendar days prior to the date of commencement of the Trip, 15% of the Trip Price
– On or after forty (40) calendar days but prior to thirty (30) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 30% of the Trip Price
– On or after thirty (30) calendar days but prior to twenty-five (25) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 50% of the Trip Price
– On or after twenty-five (25) calendar days but prior to twenty (20) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 75% of the Trip Price
– On or after twenty (20) calendar days but prior to fifteen (15) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 100% of the Trip Price
You may claim a refund only in case of a confirmed booking where you have paid the entire Booking Amount. Where there is part payment of the Booking Amount is made, the same shall be forfeited and there shall be no refund.
For more information on the cancellation & refund policy, please read our T&C.