Overview
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Assam and is famed for its population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Tawang, located in Arunachal Pradesh, is a destination steeped in spirituality and natural beauty. Known for its breathtaking monasteries and snow-capped peaks.
Itinerary
Upon arriving at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), also known as Guwahati Airport The capital of Assam, lies on the banks of the Brahmaputra and serves as the gateway to Northeast India.
You will be met and greeted by a Greenlimon Holidays representative.
Later, drive to Bhalukpong, a small town on the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border, approximately 240 km / 5 hours away.
Enroute, stop at Koliabhomora Bridge in Tezpur for a Dolphin Boat Safari on the Brahmaputra River (subject to water levels and operational status). Optional.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay at Bhalukpong.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Dirang (approx. 140 km / 6 hours). En route, stop at the Bhalukpong check post to present your Inner Line Permit (ILP), which is mandatory for all Indian tourists entering Arunachal Pradesh.
Note: To obtain the ILP, travelers must submit a valid photo ID along with two passport-sized photographs at the Bhalukpong border.
The drive to Dirang passes through lush forested hills and crosses the Nichephu Pass into the beautiful Tanga Valley. En route, visit the Orchid Research Centre at Tipi, home to around 10,000 orchids of various species. Arunachal Pradesh has the widest variety of orchids in India, with the peak blooming season from late March to May. Also stop at the Nag Mandir.
Upon arrival in Dirang, check in to your hotel. After lunch, visit the regional apple nursery, kiwi farm, natural hot water spring, Sangti Valley, and the historic Dirang Dzong Fort.
Dinner and Overnight stay in Dirang
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Tawang – the Land of Hidden Paradise (approx. 155 km / 6 hours). En route, cross the majestic Sela Pass, located at an altitude of 4,170 meters (13,700 feet). It is one of the highest motorable roads in India, offering stunning views, often covered in snow. Near the pass lies the beautiful, heart-shaped Sela Lake, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. In winter, the lake freezes, creating a magical landscape. Sela Pass, the main gateway to Tawang, is located about 78 km before the town.
Visit the Jaswant Garh War Memorial, located around 10 km ahead, built in honor of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, who bravely fought against Chinese forces during the 1962 Indo-China war.
Stop at Jung Falls, also known as Nuranang Falls, a spectacular 100-meter-high waterfall. According to legend, it is named after a local Monpa girl, Nura, who assisted an Indian soldier during the 1962 war. The falls also featured in the Bollywood film Koyla, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit.
Later, drive approximately 40 km to reach Tawang. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. The evening is at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Tawang.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a same-day excursion to Sangestar Lake, Bum La Pass, and the Indo-China Border (subject to permission from the Indian Army).
To visit Bum La Pass (Indo-China Border), you must obtain a permit from the DC office in Tawang. Please note that a local taxi must be hired in Tawang on a direct payment basis, as outside vehicles are not permitted to access these areas.
Sangestar Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lake, is set amidst picturesque valleys and snow-capped mountains along the route to Bum La Pass. You will also visit Pangateng Tso (P.Tso Lake), a serene high-altitude lake surrounded by the majestic Eastern Himalayas.
Bum La Pass is one of the four officially designated Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China, and it is a perfect destination for snow lovers.
Return to Tawang. The rest of the day is free for leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Tawang.
After breakfast, drive to Bomdila, which serves as a convenient transit point between Tawang and Guwahati.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Later, visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gompa) and Thub-Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gompa). Bomdila offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayan landscape and snow-capped mountain ranges. In the evening, you may visit the local market at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Bomdila.
After breakfast, drive to Kaziranga National Park (220 km, approximately 5 hours):
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to over 75% of the world’s population of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros. Located on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River, it is one of Assam’s oldest national parks.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. The evening is free for leisure activities.
Enjoy an overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Early morning go for an elephant safari (subject to availability) followed by jeep safari post breakfast. Afternoon go for another jeep safari. Later in the afternoon visit Orchid Park cum and Biodiversity Conservation Centre and enjoy a cultural evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Timing (Kaziranga NP)
Elephant Safari – approx 45 mins duration
05.00 to 06.00
06.00 to 07.00
Jeep Safari
Forenoon : Entry time between 07:00 to 09:30 Hours. Visiting time till 12:00 Noon
Afternoon: Entry time between 13:30 to 15:00 Hours. Visiting time till sunset.
Important note:
Allocation of elephant riding seats and timings are regulated by the forest department, Kaziranga National Park, Government of Assam. The tickets for the same are issued only on the previous evening of the ride after 7:30 PM. We will try our utmost to avail the seats but cannot guarantee the same
After breakfast ,In time transfer to Guwahati airport for onward journey.
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