Northeast Tour
Place : Arunachal Pradesh.
Places Covered : Bhalukpong, Bomdila, Dirang, Tawang, Sela Pass, Ptso Lake, Bumla Pass etc.
Best Time to Go : October-June.
Duration : 7 Days.
Arunachal Pradesh - "the land of dawn-lit mountains" is one of the 29th state of India and is the northeastern-most state of the country. It is also known as the Orchid State of India. Geographically, it is the largest of the Seven Sisters State of North-East India with an area of 83,743 sq km and an evergreen forest cover of over 82 per cent of the total area. The state is inhabited by 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes. The majority of it’s population are descendants of the great AboTani whose origin is unknown but is said to be the first man of the five tribes, namely Tagin, Nyishi, Adi, Galo and Apatani which have a population of over one and half million.
The natural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh is truly unparalleled. Numerous river valleys dissect the precipitous terrain of Arunachal. Some of the major river are Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Dibang, Lohit and Noa-Dihing river. 7000 m, the main Gorichen peak is the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh. Its climate ranges from sub-tropical in the south to Alpine in the north.
It is the only state that can claim to have four major varieties of the big cats in its jungles- tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard. It is an ideal destination for trekking, angling, boating and rafting. Its upper reaches are just great for adventure tourism. There are numerous mountainous trekking routes which attract tourists, especially foreigners, for their adventurous endeavours. The Siang River offers fantastic rafting opportunities.
"Meet & Greet" with our company representative on arrival at GHY / GAU / Guwahati / Naharlagun by train/flight, drive to Bhalukpong. After arrival at Bhalukpong, check-in & get fresh. If you reach early at Bhalukpong then after lunch you can visit Tipi Orchidarium - the home of Asia's third largest orchidarium. Here you can see over 7500 orchids from a collection of about 300 species. Octobera to February is the best time to visit Tipi, when the daytime temperature remains as low as 20`C. After visit enjoy your leisure evening at local market by walk at your own. Overnight stay at hotel in Bhalukpong.
After breakfast drive to Dirang (140 Km. / 5-6 hrs.) via Bomdila - the headquarter of West Kameng district. later spend some time at the Yak breeding farm at Dirang Valley and Apple Orchard. You will also be taken to Kalachakra Gumpha and holy Hot Spring. Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Tawang (3334m) amidst pine forest. Enroute visit the world’s second highest pass SELA PASS (4215m) which runs through a small ridge and along a placid lake called the Paradise Lake, and Trout hatchery at Nuranang just below the pass before entering the land of Lamaist Buddhist. Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast we will visit the famous Tawang Monastery, which is the birth place of 6th Dalai Lama. The monastery houses over 500 lamas of Gelugpa (Reformed) sect of Mahayana Buddhist Monks. You can see a 10m high gilded statue of Lord Buddha and several other sculptures, thangkas and priceless manuscripts of Buddhism. You can also a craft centre producing woolen carpets. Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Bomdila (185 Km. /7 Hrs.) through beautiful roads Offering panoramic views of Himalayan landscapes and snow clad Mountains. You can see many Buddhist prayer flags flattering on the roadside shrines. Apple orchards can be seen in plenty, on the way. Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast local sightseeing around Bomdilla, early afternoon transfer to Bhalukpong (110 Km./4 Hrs), Overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Guwahati (170 Km. /6 Hrs), evening river cruise, Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward journey.
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