Tawang & Tribal Valleys – 11-Day Scenic Arunachal Pradesh Tour at Arunachal Pradesh

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day road trip across Arunachal Pradesh, one of India’s most untouched and scenic Himalayan states. This tour covers everything from historic monasteries and war memorials to offbeat tribal valleys, natural hot springs, and high-altitude lakes.

Travel through the famous Sela Pass, discover ancient culture in Tawang, soak in the tranquility of Chug Valley, and explore the organic lifestyle of Shergaon. This experience is a mix of nature, spirituality, culture, wildlife, and rural exploration, perfect for travelers looking to go beyond the usual routes.

Inclusions

• Transport: Brezza / Swift Dzire / Innova Crysta / Tempo Traveller (as per group size)

• Accommodation: Twin-sharing in guest houses, homestays, and lodges

• Meals: Daily Breakfast and Dinner

• All necessary Inner Line Permits (ILP) and Bum La Pass permits

• Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking

Exclusions

• Flights / Train tickets to and from Guwahati

• Lunch, snacks, and beverages

• Entry fees for local sites (monasteries, museums, parks)

• Personal expenses, tips, and shopping

• Medical expenses or insurance

• Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions”

• Pick-up from Guwahati Airport

• Transfer to hotel/guest house in Shillong or Guwahati

• Overnight halt

• Scenic drive into Arunachal Pradesh

• Stay by a riverside lodge

• Overnight halt

• Stop at Bomdila Monastery

• Enjoy cool mountain weather and local culture

• Overnight halt in Dirang

• Cross the majestic Sela Pass (13,700 ft)

• Visit Nyukmadong War Memorial

• Arrive in Tawang, a beautiful high-altitude town

• Overnight halt

• Visit the famous Sangetsar Lake (Madhuri Lake)

• Tour the Tawang Monastery

• See traditional weaving centers

• Evening exploration of local markets

• Permits applied for Bum La Pass

• Overnight halt

• Drive to Bum La Pass (Indo-China border, weather permitting)

• Visit Zemithang Valley – offbeat and serene

• Return and relax in Tawang

• Overnight halt

• Travel to the offbeat Chug Valley

• Enjoy traditional Monpa culture, cuisine & scenic beauty

• Overnight halt

• Visit hot springs and Sangti Valley (black-necked crane habitat)

• Surrounded by kiwi plantations & old villages

• Overnight halt in Dirang or Chug Valley

• Drive via Tenzingaon with a lunch stop

• Reach Shergaon farm stays

• Taste local wines, explore plantations and village life

• Overnight halt

• Return to Guwahati through Assam’s plains

• Overnight halt

• Drop at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station

• End of the tour