A Thrilling 9-Day Adventure in Arunachal Pradesh, May 2023

  1. Day 1: Tawang
    2 hours 35 minutes (74.2 km) from Tezpur Airport

    Marvel at the Tawang Monastery and catch the stunning view of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges atop Gorichen peak.

  2. Day 2: Dirang
    3 hours 15 minutes (90.7 km) from Tawang

    Visit the Dirang Dzong, hike the pine forested Sangti Valley and visit local Monpa tribal homestays.

  3. Day 3: Bomdila
    2 hours (51.5 km) from Dirang

    Admire the charming Bomdila Monastery, trek the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary and explore the Apple orchards.

  4. Day 4: Ziro
    7 hours 25 minutes (323 km) from Bomdila

    Stroll amidst the lush rice paddies and pine-covered hills, visit the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, and experience the Apatani way of life at their village.

  5. Day 5: Daporijo
    4 hours 50 minutes (191 km) from Ziro

    Go trekking to explore the hidden Mehao Lake, witness the ethnic diversity at the Upper Subansiri Ethnic Museum, and take a dip in the natural hot water spring at Kaying.

  6. Day 6: Along
    3 hours 30 minutes (105.2 km) from Daporijo

    Feel the adrenaline rush as you go rafting in the Siang River, hike through the lush jungle of the Upper Siang district and observe the ethnic diversity of the area.

  7. Day 7: Pasighat
    5 hours 10 minutes (167.5 km) from Along

    Explore the Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary, admire the traditional Idu Mishmi houses at Mariyang and relive history at Kekar Monying.

  8. Day 8: Dibrugarh
    4 hours 20 minutes (144.8 km) from Pasighat

    Take a boat ride in the Brahmaputra River at sunset, relish the serene ambiance of Lekhapani and witness the tea-making process at Tirap Tea Estate.

  9. Day 9: Guwahati
    5 hours 40 minutes (390.6 km) from Dibrugarh

    Visit the famous Kamakhya Temple, go on a wildlife safari at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, and enjoy a sunset river cruise on the Brahmaputra River.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tawang Monastery (2 hours, Free)
  • Gorichen peak (1 hour, Free)
  • Dirang Dzong (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Sangti Valley hike (4 hours, Free)
  • Monpa tribal homestays (1 day, variable)
  • Bomdila Monastery (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary (1 day, ₹400)
  • Apple orchards (2 hours, variable)
  • Ziro trekking (1 day, ₹600)
  • Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, Free)
  • Daporijo trekking (1 day, ₹500)
  • Upper Subansiri Ethnic Museum (1 hour, ₹20)
  • Kaying natural hot water spring (2 hours, Free)
  • Along Siang River rafting (4 hours, ₹1500)
  • Upper Siang district hike (1 day, Free)
  • Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, ₹30)
  • Mariyang traditional Idu Mishmi houses (1 day, variable)
  • Kekar Monying (2 hours, Free)
  • Dibrugarh Brahmaputra River boat ride (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Lekhapani serene ambiance (1 hour, variable)
  • Tirap Tea Estate (3 hours, Free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹3,700

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Bhalukpong Wildlife Sanctuary, go on a heritage walk in Tezpur and take a selfie at the Madhuri Lake. Do not visit in monsoon season as roadways can be hazardous.

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