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Simply Arunachal

Cities : Tezpur (1N),Dirang (1N),Tawang (3N),Bomdila (1N),Guwahati (1N)
Sightseeing
- Visit to Maa Kamakhya Temple
- Tipi Orchid Centre
- Sela pass
- Jaswant Garh War Memorial
- Tawang Monastery
- Bomdila Monastery
Meals
- 7 Breakfast
- 7 Dinner
- 2 passport size photographs of each person
- 1 Valid Photo ID proof (Adhaar Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, Valid Passport)
- Pan Card is not accepted as ID proof by the authorities
- 1 Valid Address proof
Philosophy of the North East Tour:
- The North East tour involves long distance travelling & so this tour is strictly recommended to the passengers who can travel efficiently & are willing to travel long journeys during the tour, Getting up early morning on all days during the tour to proceed for the sightseeing. The destination involves walking & climbing steps at the hotels & sightseeing places so people who are comfortable to walk can only opt for this destination.
- The food menu in the tour (breakfast & dinner) at the hotels gets repeated on most of the days because of the limitations in the vegetation. Enroute lunch options are very limited, basic in terms of food & ambience & also the lunch time cannot be maintained. It might get delayed due to mountain road traveling.
- The distance (kms) & hours of journey mentioned in the tour itinerary usually varies because of mountain road journeys. The narrow roads, landslides, snowfalls, traffic jams are the usual reasons due to which the journey hours gets stretch than what is mentioned in the tour itinerary.
- NRI clients have to carry their passport along with the OCI & Visa documents.
- Kaziranga National Park remains close from 1st.May to 30th.Oct
- This destination has Long & Hilly road drives involved during the whole trip. Clients with Knee, back pain & motion sickness should note this.
- As per Government orders, vehicles used here will not have overhead carriers to store the luggage. Luggage will be stored inside the car only.
- It is strictly advisable to travel light. 1 medium size bag & 1 carry bag per person is allowed as per the transport norms.
- Tempo traveller is not as comfortable as Innova.
- The Tempo traveller in this destination is modified as per the roads of this place & so the seats are narrow , Leg space is very less , seats are non-push back & the middle row is also narrow.
- Most of the hotels do not have lift facility. Clients have to climb the stairs.
- Food at the hotels is basic, with local flavour & limited options.
- For FIT tours we recommend Innova for maximum 4 pax. If there are more than 4 pax than pls prefer to take either 2 Innova or Tempo Traveller.
Day wise travel itinerary
- Day 1 :Guwahati – Tezpur
Arrive in Guwahati airport and transfer to Tezpur. Rest free at leisure. If time permits, visit Mahabhairav temple. Overnight in Tezpur.
- Day 2 :Tezpur – Dirang (190 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Dirang (4910 ft). Visit the TDL Monastery (Thupsung Dhargye Ling Monastery). Check in Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight at Dirang.
- Breakfast
- Day 3 :Dirang – Tawang (155 Kms / 6 Hrs)Morning after breakfast, drive to Tawang (10,000 ft). En route witness the unique Dirang Valley famous for its monasteries, hot Springs, Apple & kiwi Orchards, sheep breeding farms & charming valleys. Also witness the snowcapped Sella Pass at 13700 ft and the Jaswant Garh War Memorial. Overnight in Tawang. Jaswant Garh War Memorial : Legend has it that Jaswant (Mahavir Chakra Awardee (Posthumous) of 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles), fought a lone battle against the invading Chinese during the 1962 war. His spirit is still believed to protect the place. Sela Pass : @13700 ft, the Sela Pass is is snow-covered (full or partial) all through the year and has breathtaking mystic views. Close to the Pass is the beautiful Sela Lake, a heart-shaped lake chiseled between the mountains, which intensifies the beauty of the region. The Lake is mostly frozen in winter. The Sela Pass is the main route to access Tawang town and is located 78 km before reaching Tawang.
- Breakfast
- Day 4 :Tawang
After breakfast, visit the Tawang Monastery, Urgelling Monastery, Buddha Statue. Later visit the War Memorial commemorating the bravery of the Indian heroes of the Indo-China war of 1962. Witness the light & sound show in the evening. Overnight in Tawang. Tawang is the beautiful land of the Monpa tribes. 'The Land of Dawn-lit Mountains' at 3500 mts gives you unparallel purity of nature. The Tawang Monastery, also known as the "GALDEN NAMGYEL LHATSE" is one of the largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sect in Asia and is the largest of its kind in India. The Monastery is 400 year old and is adorned with the 18 feet high statue of Lord Buddha. It stands at 10,000 feet amidst the exotic Himalayan ranges and overlooks the Tawang-Chu valley. The Urgelling Monastery is located 5 km from Tawang city, and is the birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama, born in the 17th century. The monastery was established by the Lama Urgen Sangpo in the 15th century.
- Breakfast
- Day 5 :Tawang
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Sangestar Lake, Bum La Pass and China Border (subject to permission from Indian Army). The Sangestar Lake, or more popularly known as the Madhuri Lake, is about 20 kms from Tawang, enroute to the road leading to Bum La Pass. The lake is surrounded by the majestic snow-capped mountains and a marvelous valley offering spectacular views. The Bum La Pass is one of the four officially agreed BPM (Border Personnel Meeting) point between Indian Army and People's Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies, which helps in defusing face-offs. The other BPM points in India are - Chushul in Ladakh, Nathu La in Sikkim and Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand. Overnight in Tawang.
- Breakfast
- Day 6 :Tawang – Bomdila (180 Kms / 6 Hrs)
Morning drive back to Bomdila. En route visit the Jung Falls. At a height of 8OOO ft., Bomdila is a small town famous for its Buddhists monasteries, magnificent valleys and Himalayan landscapes. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Bomdila. Jung Falls : The Nuranang falls (original name) @6000 feet is located about 40 km before reaching Tawang is famed as one of the most stunning waterfalls in North East India. The falls height is about 100 meters. The legend about the waterfalls goes that it is named after a Monpa girl Nura who aided an Indian soldier during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
- Breakfast
- Day 7 :Bomdila – Guwahati (340 Kms / 9 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Guwahati. Check in Hotel. Evening free for shopping. Overnight in Guwahati.
- Breakfast
- Day 8 :Guwahati Airport Departure
Morning after breakfast, transfer to guwahati airport for onward journey. Tour ends with a Wonderful experience of north east india.Tour cost (for indian nationals only)
- Breakfast
Sightseeing

Visit to Maa Kamakhya Temple
Timings : 08:00 AM To 01:00 PM & 02.30 PM To 05:30 PM
One of the most revered shaktipeeths in India, Kamakhya temple is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya, an incarnation of Sati. According to the Hindu scriptures, there are four important Shakti Peethas (Temples with highest powers of divinity) in the country and Kamakhya Temple is one of them. The temple is Built in the 16th century by the Koch King Naranarayan, this temple is the earliest of the surviving Koch monuments in Assam. The legend behind the construction of the temple dates back to the mythological story of the god of love, Kamadeva, who disturbed Shiva while he was meditating. Enraged, Shiva turned Kamadeva into a pile of ashes. When Kamdeva's wife Rati, pleaded Shiva to bring her husband back to life, Shiva agreed on one condition that she has to built a temple of Sati on the spot on Nilachal Hill.
The main entrance of the Kamakhya temple is beautifully designed with simple yet elegant carvings that are decorated with colourful flowers. The temple has a massive dome which overlooks the quaint Nilanchal Hills in the background. It is especially decked up during the Ambubachi Festival and fare that is held for 3-4 Days in the month of June.
Entry Fee : General public - Free
For defense, police and paramilitary forces - INR 10
Special Entry - INR 101
Direct Entry - INR 501
Tips :
1. Cameras are allowed, but photography is not allowed inside the inner shrine
2. Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited
3. Please maintain decorum inside the temple and dress up properly as you visit a temple.
Exclusion :
Vehicle cost
Important Note :
1. The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company.
2. The temple remains closed for 3 days during mid june at the time of Ambubachi festival.
Gallery
- Maa Kamakhya Temple
- Tawang Monastry
- Maa Kamakhya Temple
- Tawang Monastry
- Hotel
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