Arunachal Monastic Tour

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Tour Overview

If you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime, Indian Holiday introduces the Arunachal Monastic Tour. Embark on a thrilling expedition on the great Brahmaputra River. You can enjoy white-water rafting and kayaking during the trip. Camps and other wonderful spots to chill add to the thrill of the expedition.

You will have the opportunity to explore the tea gardens of Dibrugarh. Also, you can visit Jedu village to learn about the tribals. Yembung and Rotung are other popular and interesting villages that you will get to explore. You can explore Marmong canyon, one of the world’s remote jungle canyons. Check out the further details, which include the exhilarating rafting and kayaking expedition, with the detailed itinerary below.

Tour Itinerary

Trip Highlights

  • Visit Tipi Orchid Center in Dirang
  • Witness tribal life at MonpaVillage
  • Explore Tawang Monastery, an ancient Buddhist monastery
  • Visit Rabggaling Gontse Gompa, Bomdila
  • Visit the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati
  • Visit the Mahabhairab Temple, Agnigarh & local market in Tezpur
  • Visit Urgelling Monastery at Tawang

Day 1: Guwahati – Bhalukpong (240 km / 05 hrs. drive approx.)

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On your arrival at the Guwahati airport or Railway station, our tour representative will meet you and help you continue your journey to Bhalukpong. On reaching Bhalukpong, check in at the hotel, have your lunch and rest. In the evening, head out to explore the local sites. You can also visit the Bhalukpong Fort, which was built during the 10th-century and is a symbol of the ancient glory of the place.

Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Bhalukpong – Dirang (180 km / 08 hrs.)

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Today after breakfast, you will enjoy a scenic drive to Dirang. En route, visit the beautiful Tipi Orchid Center spreading over 112.8 acres of land and research rare orchids. On reaching Dirang, check in at the hotel and head out to visit the Dirang Dzong and a Monpa Village. Also, visit the nearby Monpa Village to experience colorful cultural activities and dance and explore constructing houses with bamboo and mud that save them from chilled weather.

Return to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay at Dirang.

Day 3: Dirang – Tawang (160 km / 08 hrs.)

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Today after breakfast, you will head to Tawang. En route, you will visit Sela Pass. Here, you can enjoy a breathtaking Himalayan vista along with one of the most beautiful lakes in India. Also, visit Jaswant Garh, a site to remember the martyrs of the 1962 Indo-China War and the Nunarang Fall, one of the most dramatic waterfalls in India. Once you reach Tawang, check in at your hotel. The evening is at your leisure.

Enjoy an overnight stay at Tawang.

Day 4: Tawang

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Today after breakfast, head out to visit Tawang Monastery. It offers a commanding and picturesque view of the Tawang-chu Valley. It appears like a fort guarding the vast valley below from a distance. After that, you will visit Urgelling Monastery - the birthplace of the Sixth Dalai Lama & Ani Gompa, which the female monks run. After a late lunch and refreshment, visit the Tawang War Memorial. The evening at leisure.

Enjoy overnight stay in Tawang.

Day 5: Tawang - Bomdila (195 km / 07 hrs. drive).

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Today after breakfast, you will drive to Bomdila. En route, visit Nag Temple & Gontse Garden Rabgye Ling Monastery. On arrival, check in at the hotel. If time permits, visit the popular Craft Center at Bomdila. Female traders run the Craft Center at Bomdila. Here you can buy wooden and bamboo products and colorful clothes made by the people of nearby villages. Also, visit the museum to get the essence of the culture and lifestyle of the local people.

Return to the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay at Bomdila.

Day 6: Bomdila – Tezpur (160 km / 06 hrs. approx.)

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After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive to Tezpur. On arrival, check in at the hotel. After freshening up, visit Mahabhairab Temple, Agnigarh & local market. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Enjoy overnight stay at Hotel

Day 7: Tezpur - Guwahati (200 km /05 hrs. approx.)

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After breakfast, drive to Guwahati. On arrival, check in at the hotel. After freshening up, visit Kamakhya Temple and enjoy a river cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra. You can take a tour of the Umananda Temple. There are several motorboats available to reach Umananda. Another breathtaking spot is Basistha Ashram. By visiting the place, you will feel like you have got the Ashram or house of a monk of the Vedic era. Amidst the absolute serenity, the only sound heard is the chirping of birds and the sound of water streaming through the rocks. You can also visit the museum. If you want to meet the one-horned rhino, visit the zoo. The name Fancy Market denotes the kind of product available there. You can visit this famous market to buy some fancy products.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Leave Guwahati

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Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward journey.

Tour Inclusion

Tour Exclusion

Arunachal Monastic Tour

Guwahati – Bhalukpong - Dirang - Tawang – Bomdila - Tezpur - Guwahati

7 Nights / 8 Days

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