Day Excursion from Dirang or Bomdila (Living Citadel Heritage Walk)
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Northern Gate, Dry-Stone Architecture & Monpa Heritage
Depart Dirang or Bomdila in the morning to drive to Munna Camp and ascend the 14 km spur road to Thembang Dzong. Meet a local Monpa village guide at the ceremonial Northern Gate (Bao). Walk through the 12th-century stone ramparts, visiting traditional two-story stone dwellings, ancient Mani walls, and the historic village prayer hall. Enjoy a traditional home-cooked lunch featuring Zan, Thukpa, and butter tea at a village homestay. In the afternoon, visit the 1962 Thembang War Memorial and enjoy panoramic valley views before returning to Dirang or Bomdila by late afternoon.