Arunachal & Assam Himalayan Monasteries & Wildlife
10 Days, 9 Nights- 1
Guwahati to Nameri National Park
Arrive at Guwahati Airport (GAU) and drive north across the Brahmaputra River (215 km / 4.5 hrs) to Nameri National Park eco-camp. Evening walk along the Jia Bhoroli riverbank.
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Nameri Walking Safari & Drive to Dirang
Morning guided forest walking safari inside Nameri tracking hornbills. Enter Arunachal Pradesh at Bhalukpong checkpost (ILP verification) and ascend through the Kameng gorge to Dirang Valley (140 km / 4.5 hrs).
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Dirang Valley & Sangti Valley Exploration
Explore the historic Dirang Dzong (17th-century fort), national yak research center, kiwi orchards in Sangti Valley, and the peaceful Thupsung Dhargye Ling Monastery.
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Dirang to Tawang via Sela Pass (4,170m)
Ascend through alpine rhododendron forests across the iconic Sela Pass (**4,170 meters / 13,700 ft**), visiting frozen Sela Lake and the Jaswant Garh War Memorial. Marvel at the roaring Nuranang Waterfall (Jang Falls) before arriving in Tawang (130 km / 5 hrs).
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Tawang Monastery & Heritage Citadel
Full day in Tawang exploring the grand 17th-century Galden Namgey Lhatse (Tawang Monastery), the 8-meter gilded Buddha statue, Urgelling Monastery (birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama), and the Tawang War Memorial.
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High Himalayan Lakes: Bum La Pass (4,633m) & Madhuri Lake
Excursion in authorized 4x4 mountain Gypsy to Bum La Pass on the Indo-China border (**4,633 meters / 15,200 ft**) and the dramatic submerged-tree landscape of Sangestar Tso (Madhuri Lake).
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Tawang to Bomdila
Scenic return drive over Sela Pass descending to the apple-growing ridge town of Bomdila (170 km / 6 hrs). Visit Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling (Bomdila Monastery) for sunset valley views.
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Bomdila to Kaziranga National Park
Descend from the Himalayan foothills into the lush plains of Assam, crossing the Brahmaputra at Kaliabhomora bridge to reach Kaziranga (210 km / 5.5 hrs).
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Kaziranga Double Safari & Tea Estate Walk
Dawn elephant safari in Western Range (Bagori) followed by afternoon jeep safari in Central Range (Kohora). Visit adjacent Hathikuli certified organic tea estate.
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Kaziranga to Guwahati Departure
Morning drive west along 4-lane NH27 (217 km / 4.5 hrs) directly to Guwahati Airport (GAU) for evening departure flights.