Duration: Approx. 8 hours | Early morning departure
En route sightseeing:
Brahmaputra River view (Assam)
Assam Tea Gardens
Tipi Orchidarium
Nag Mandir
Nichiphu Tunnel
Nichiphu Waterfall
Jameri Hanging Bridge
Bomdila View Point
Overnight stay: Dirang
Duration: Approx. 6 hours
Sightseeing en route:
Sela Warriors Memorial
Boishakhi
Sela Pass (13,700 ft) – Scenic high-altitude mountain pass
Sela Lake – Ideal for photography
Jaswant Garh War Memorial – Tribute to Rifleman Jaswant Singh (1962 Indo-China War)
Nuranang Waterfall (Jang Waterfall)
Note: Nuranang Falls gained national attention after the Bollywood song “Tanhai” (film Koyla, 1997) was shot here. It was the first Bollywood song filmed in Arunachal Pradesh. Later, the 2000 film Hiya Diya Niya also featured the waterfall.
Evening: Arrival at Tawang, hotel check-in and rest
Overnight stay: Tawang
Morning excursion:
Bum La Pass (15,200 ft, Indo-China Border)
Special permit required
Local vehicle mandatory (our vehicle not allowed)
Alternative (if Bum La is not visited):
Holy Waterfall (Chumi Gyatser)
Sacred site of 108 holy streams
Believed to be blessed by Guru Padmasambhava
Symbolizes purity, peace, and divine energy
Off-road route; snow views and scenic terrain
Local vehicle required (our vehicle not allowed)
Further sightseeing:
Pankang Teng Tso (PT Tso) Lake – High-altitude serene lake
Sangestar Lake (Madhuri Lake) – Scenic lake popularized by Bollywood
Overnight stay: Tawang
Sightseeing includes:
Tawang War Memorial & Museum – Tribute to soldiers of the 1962 Indo-China War
Tawang Monastery – Largest monastery in India
Founded in the 17th century by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso
Over 400 years old
Giant Buddha Statue – Golden statue overlooking Tawang town
Chagzam (Chakzam) Bridge
Historic iron suspension bridge
Approx. 100 m long and 2 m wide
Made with iron chains and woven bamboo mats
Visit subject to road condition
Evening:
Craft Centre & Emporium – Explore Monpa handicrafts
Local market visit
Light & Sound Show with cultural program
Overnight stay: Tawang
Sightseeing en route:
Sela Tunnel
Sela War Memorial
Chug Valley (near Dirang)
Scenic valley with terraced fields and Monpa villages
River flowing through the valley
Sangti Valley
Rivers, apple orchards, and mountain views
Historically a trade route between Tibet and Arunachal
Seasonal habitat of black-necked cranes
Mandala Top (Taxi fare extra)
Dirang Monastery
Nag Mandir
Nichiphu Tunnel
Nichiphu Waterfall
Jameri Hanging Bridge
Durga Mandir
Overnight Stay: Bhalukpung
Sightseeing en route:
River Rafting on Jia Bharali River (subject to availability)
Assam Tea Gardens
Evening:
Arrival at Ziro, hotel check-in and rest
Overnight Stay: Ziro
Sightseeing includes:
Ziro Valley Entry Point – Scenic welcome viewpoint
Siiro (Sikhe) Lake – Artificial lake for boating and picnics
Meghna Cave Temple – Ancient Shiva temple (approx. 5,000 years old)
Himalayan Heritage Park – Hilltop park with café, gaming zone, and viewpoints
Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary – Biodiversity hotspot
Naara Aaba Winery – Premium wine experience from Ziro Valley
Evening:
Sunset view from Kile Pakho Ridge
Traditional dinner with local cuisine and Apong (rice beer)
Ziro Music Festival Ground
Overnight Stay: Ziro
Duration: Approx. 10 hours
Trip Ends
✔ Bhalukpung Nature & Orchid Garden
✔ Dirang Monasteries & Scenic Valleys
✔ Tawang Historical & Border Areas (Bum La Pass, War Memorial – India-China Border)
✔ Bomdila Monasteries & Viewpoints
✔ Shergaon – One of India’s best villages
✔ Assam Tea Gardens
✔ Bhutan International Border
✔ India-China Border Experiences
✔ Ziro Valley
