Tawang Backpacking Trip | Muddie Trails

Hello Travelers!

The Tawang Valley, Situated At A Varying Height Of 10,000 Feet Above Sea Level Is A Sight To Behold. Tucked Amidst The High Passes Of Eastern Himalayan Range And Home To The Lamas, Tawang Boasts The Largest Buddist Monastary In The Country That Houses 28 Feet High Golden Buddha Statue.

The High Passes Of Tawang Are Home To Many Glacial Lakes That Are An Epitome Of Peace And Tranquility. To Reach Tawang, One Has To Pass Through Sela Pass At An Altitude Of 13,700 Feet. Naturally, This Is One Of The Highest Passes In The World Close To The International Borders Where Travelers Can Enjoy A Beautiful Journey Sighting Hoards Of Army Vehicles.

The Stone Village Of Dirang, The Apple Orchards Town Of Bomdila, The Indo-China Border Pass Bum La At An Altitude Of 15200 Ft Above Sea Level Are Added Attractions. Bumla Pass Is A Great Example Of How Indian Soldiers Protect Our Country At Harshest Of Terrains And Climates. Arunachal Is The Least Densely Populated State Of India Which Is Pure, Peaceful, Unpolluted And Unmatched Scenic Beauty.

The Colorful And Ancient Architecture Of Monasteries & Stupas Is Well Complimented By The Smile & Hospitality Of People, And Rich Traditions Of The Buddist Culture.

Come, Join Us On A Backpacking Trip To A “Silent Paradise” Called Tawang!

Highlights Of The Tawang Trip:

• Tawang Monastery

• Bum La Pass (India China Border Post)

• The Paradise Lake Of Sela Pass

• Soul Soothing Sangti Valley Trip

• Dirang Monastery

• Nuranang Waterfalls

• Tawang War Memorial

• Beautiful Sangetsar And Ptso Glacier Lakes

• Giant Buddha Statue Of Tawang

• Captivating Sights Of Eastern Himalayas

• Café Run By Indian Army At 13000 Ft Above Sea

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Guwahati To Tezpur)

• Travelers Coming By Flight Will Get Picked By Our Vehicle At Guwahati Airport At Around 12 PM In The Afternoon.

• We Will Start Our Journey Towards Our First Stop Tezpur, Along The Highway That Runs Parallel To The Massive Brahmaputra River.

• It’s A Drive Of 200 Km That Takes 5 Hours Usually Along With A Lunch Stop.

• Check Into The Guest House By Late Evening. The Accommodation Is Hosted Either At Tezpur Or Bhalukpong Based On Availability.

• Take A Walk In The Market, You Can Shop For Items Needed For The Trip.

• Finish Dinner And Rest For The Night.

Day 2 (Tezpur To Dirang)

• Check Out Of The Stay After Breakfast And Start Our Journey Towards The Border Village Bhalukpong Where We Have To Show Our Ilps (Inner Line Permits) To Enter Arunachal Pradesh.

• The BRO (Border Roads Organization) Have Done Such A Tremendous Job With The Roads That Most Of The Time, One Wouldn’t Even Feel That We Are Passing Through Mighty Himalayas.

• Along The Way, We Will Stop By At Beautiful View Points To Appreciate The Sights Of Free Flowing Tenga And Kameng Rivers Of Arunachal & Stop For A Lunch Break Close To Bomdila Pass.

• Take A Pit Stop At Bomdila View Point And Move Towards Our Next Destination For The Day – Dirang Which Is Also Called A Stone Village.

• We Will Explore The Colorful Dirang Monastary And Call It An End For The Day.

• Based On The Availability, The Accommodation Would Be Either Camping In Sangti Valley Or Dirang Guest House. Extra Perk Of Camping Is The Bonfire Under A Starry Night Sky.

• Social Gathering, Dinner And Rest.

Day 3 (Sangti Valley, Dirang To Tawang) 

• Experience The Morning Vibes Of Picturesque And Serene Sangti Valley With Flowing River, Mountains On One Side, Huge Swathes Of Grassland On The Other Side, Grazing Cattle, And Greenery All Around.

• Sangti Valley Is Just A Half Hour Drive From Dirang Main Town.

• Have Breakfast And Check Out Of The Stay.

• Today We Will Head To Our Next Destination Tawang By Passing Via One Of The Highest Motorable Roads In Himalayas Called Sela Pass.

• It Will Take About 6-7 Hours Of Total Journey Along With Lunch And Different Pit Stops Mentioned Above To Reach The Land Of Lamas – Tawang.

• We Will Take A Stop At The Paradise Lake Of Sela Pass At 13,700 Feet Above Sea Level To Soak Into The Serene Setting.

• One Of The Things To Look Forward To Is The Cafe Run By Indian Army At Sela Pass And Their Warm Hospitality.

• Owing To The Proximity Of Border With China, One Can Find Large Swathes Of Army Vehicles All Around. It Really Feels Safe And Secure Out There, And A Sense Of Pride.

• Check Into Our Tawang Guest House And Refresh.

• Dinner And Socialize.

• Sleep On The Cozy Beds.

Day 4 (Tawang Local)

• Early Breakfast And Check Out Of The Stay.

• Explore Every Nook And Corner Of Mesmerizing Tawang Monastery, The Largest Of Its Kind In India. The Only Monastery Bigger Than Tawang Monastery Is The One In Lhasa, The Capital Of Tibet. The Colorful Architecture And Peaceful Surroundings Inspired By Buddhist Way Of Life Will Touch Your Soul And Heart.

• Have Lunch At A Local Restaurant.

• Explore Giant Buddha Statue Of Tawang Located On A Hill Where We Get Panoramic Views Of Tawang.

• Give A Visit To The 1962 Tawang War Memorial And Salute To The Sacrifices Of Indian Soldiers Who Bravely Defended Our Mother Land.

• Dinner And Take Good Rest At Our Tawang Guest House.

Day 5 (Bumla Pass Day Trip)

• Start The Day With Breakfast In The Tranquil Town Of Tawang.

• Today Is An Interesting Day Where We Will Go On A Special Permit Road Trip To The Highest Point Of The Trip – Bumla Pass. Our Tourist Vehicles Are Not Allowed To Go There, And Hence We Will Take A Special Cab From Tawang.

• The Journey Takes Us Along The Scenic Glacier Lakes Straight To The Indo-China Border Post.

• Along With Peeking Into The Chinese Side, Visitors Can Also View Beyond The Border By A Few Binoculars.

• One Can Get Refreshed At The Army Canteen That Serves Hot Snacks, Tea And Desserts.

• On Our Way Back, We Will Take Stops At Picturesque Sangetsar Lake (Famously Called As Madhuri Lake) And Ptso Lake. ​​

• Take An Evening Walk In The Tawang Market To Shop Some Souvenirs Before Wrapping Up Things For The Day.

• Get Back To The Stay, Rest For The Night.

Day 6 (Tawang To Bomdila)

• Pack Your Bags, Check Out After Breakfast And Say Goodbye To Tawang.

• We Will Now Take Our 5 Hours Return Journey Back To Bomdila Pass Traveling Through Dense Forest.

• Stop By At Towering Nuranang Waterfalls And Take Some Pictures. On A Sunny Day, One Can Even Spot A Rainbow At This Gushing Waterfall Which Is Usually Gushing During Rains.

• Enroute We Will Also Stop By At Hot Water Springs And Have Lunch At Dirang.

• Reach Quite, Hilly Town Of Bomdila By Evening And Take A Stroll In The Market.

• Gather At A Common Area To Socialize One Last Time During The Trip.

• Dinner And Rest For The Night.

Day 7 (Bomdila To Guwahati)

• Check Out After Breakfast At Our Guest House.

• With All The Spectacular Images Of Tawang Valley, Buddhist Culture And Sweetest People Fresh In Our Mind, We Will Take Our Return Journey Back To The Planes Of Assam. It Feels Like Leaving A Part Of Paradise And Coming Back To Earth.

• You May Book Flights After 7 Pm Or We Shall Help You With Pointing A Guest House In Guwahati For The Night So That You Could Leave The Next Day.

• Note: Many Travelers Extend Their Holiday To Visit Kaziranga National Park Of Assam. If You Need Any Assistance In That, Do Let Your Organizers Know.

• Note: Our Team Can Also Assist You In Booking Your Flight Tickets At Discounted Rates.

Basic Details:

About Trip:

•  This Trip Involves Basic Facilities In Terms Of Food, Travel, And Stay Without Any Luxury, Whatsoever.

• This Is A Group Trip With Shared Model. It May Not Suit Everyone – Especially For Those Expecting Privacy And Comfort. It Best Suits For People Who Wish To Socialize.

• Please Do Not Book This Trip If You Are Not Okay With Above Points.

Travel:

• Trip Starting/Ending Point: Guwahati

• Pick Up And Drop At Guwahati Airport

• Tempo, Innova Or Similar Tourist Vehicle (6 Days Journey)

• Start Time: First Day, 12 PM (Afternoon)

• End Time: Seventh Day, 7 PM

• You Can Book Flights To/From Guwahati Based On The Above Timings.

• Note: Our Team Can Also Assist You In Booking Your Flight Tickets At Discounted Rates.

• There Is No Night Journey On This Trip. All Travel Is During Day Time.

• Note: Tempos Are Of 2 Kinds (13 Seater And 17 Seater). 13 Have Pushback And 17 Do Not Have Pushback. We May Book Any Vehicle Based On Availability And Group Number. 

Stay:

• Comfortable, Standard Shared Stays With Bedding, Hot Water.

• 2 Or 3 Or 4 Sharing Rooms (Based On Group Combination).

• Tawang: Homestay For 3 Nights.

• Dirang/Sangti: Homestay/Camping For 1 Night.

• Bomdila: Guesthouse For 1 Night.

• Tezpur/Bhalukpong: Hotel For 1 Night.

 Food:

• Breakfasts & Dinners Included.

• Lunches Are Self-Sponsored As We Will Be Outside At That Time.

• How Much You Have To Spend For Good Food? 200 – 250 Per Meal

Tawang Package Inclusions:

• Travel For 7 Days (Guwahati To Guwahati)

• Stay For 6 Nights

• 6 Breakfasts

• 6 Dinners

• Inner Line Permit (Ilp) Charges

• Special Vehicle For Bumla Pass

• All Permits For All Scheduled Activities​

• Trip Captain (In Arunachal Only)

• Airport Pickup And Drop (Fixed Timings)

• Once In A Lifetime Experience Visiting All Places Mentioned In Highlights Section

Tawang Package Exclusions:

• Lunches

• Entry Tickets

• Any Additional Snacks, Drinks Ordered At The Stays

• Any Kind Of Activities Other Than Mentioned Above

• Any Kind Of Insurance, Shopping, Party, Medical Expenses

• Any Misc. Expenses That Are Not In Inclusions Above

• Any Extra Cost Arising Due To Any Change In The Itinerary/Stay/Route On Account Of Bad Weather, Traffic-Congestion, Landslides/Roadblocks, Natural Calamities, Political Disturbances And/Or Any Other Factors Beyond Our Control.