Tawang India’s Land of The Rising Sun

You will have the opportunity to soak in the tropical and dense foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, and make your way up through the verdant Tenga valley, the scenic town of Bomdila and follow the changes in the landscape up to Dirang Valley. There are several waterfalls on this route and you can stop by and stagger the long journey. You follow the Jia Bharali and the Kameng River all the way up to Dirang. Overnight: Dirang

This is your day to immerse yourself in the rustic surroundings of Dirang, where several traditional Monpa villages are located, and you can explore the rural lifeworld of the Monpas and the traditional architecture of the stone houses. You can visit the Dirang Dzong, which has a glorious history, the Dirang Monastery on the banks of the river, and Sangti Valley, which is set in a very picturesque and serene farming landscape. Overnight: Dirang

You will make an early morning start towards the majestic and towering Se La, which is the major pass connecting Dirang and Tawang. You will spend some time at Se La, soaking in the enchanting views and the Se La Lake nearby, where a short walk will bring you to a landscape that will bind you in a spell. You will proceed to Jaswantgarh Memorial from where you will get the first glimpse of the town of Tawang. Overnight: Tawang

You will spend the day slowly acclimatizing to the altitude of Tawang, and get a glimpse of the local markets and the Tawang War Memorial, which is dedicated to the soldiers who fought during the Sino-Indian War of 1962. You will visit the monastery of the birthplace of the Sixth Dalai Lama, who was born in Tawang. You will be able to visit a village near to Tawang, to get a glimpse of the rural life here. Overnight: Tawang

This is your day to visit the imposing Tawang Monastery, locally known as the Galden Namghyel Lhatse, which is over 460 years old and is designed on the lines of the Potala Palace, the original and customary seat of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa, Tibet. You can spend the day traversing the incredibly large monastery and get a glimpse into the lives of resident monks, young and old, and their daily religious rituals/routines. Overnight: Tawang

You will visit the Chuksom Bridge in the early morning over the Tawang Chhu, built in the 14^th century. You will make your way back towards Dirang, and visit the Jung Waterfalls on the way back, reaching through a small trek. You will slowly mark your way back through the Se La, Dirang valley and onwards to Bomdila, where you will visit the Bomdila Monastery and soak in the sights of this sleepy town. Overnight: Bomdila 

You will make your way back towards Guwahati through a different route through the verdant landscape of Shergaon, where you will have the opportunity to visit Sherdukpen villages and get a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the Sherdukpen tribe, which inhabit the borderlands between Bhutan and India. You will drive through the charming landscape of Kalaktang to Guwahati, with several stops along the way. Overnight: Guwahati

It is time to bid farewell to the easternmost part of India.