An 8 day visit to the Eastern Himalayas, a major centre of Mahayana Buddhism, with safari and adventure at Bhalukpung
DAY 01: Guwahati
Our tour manager will welcome you at Guwahati airport. We drive straight to hotel President or similar and relax for a while with light refreshments. Afterwards we go out for a half day sight seeing in Guwahati.
DAY 02: Guwahati-Bomdila (09 hrs)
Early in the morning, we leave for Bomdila. Enroute we visit Asia's third largest Orchidarium at Tipi where you can see over 7500 orchids from a collection of about 300 species, some of them very rare. Situated at an altitude of 8500 ft. Bomdila offers wonderful panoramic views of Himalayan landscapes and snow-clad ranges.
There are beautiful apple orchards and Buddhist monasteries as well. Overnight at hotel Siphiangphong or Govt. Tourist Lodge.
DAY 03: Bomdila-Tawang (06-07 hrs)
Early morning sight seeing in and around Bomdila. Afterwards depart to Tawang. On the way lies world's second highest Pass - the Sela Pass(14000ft.). Reaching Tawang we check in at hotel Buddha or Govt. Tourist Lodge.
DAY 04: Tawang
After breakfast we go sight seeing in and around Tawang. We visit Tsongeswar Lake, Paradise Lake, Craft Centre and finally the three hundred year old Tawang Monastery - the second largest Buddhist monastery in the world. The Craft Centre produces some beautiful woolen carpets.
DAY 05: Tawang-Bhalukpung (09 hrs)
Early in the morning we leave Tawang for Bhalukpung. Bhalukpung, on the border of the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh is a place of enthralling scenic beauty. The sparkling river Jia Bharali which passes through Bhalukpung is an adventure lover's paradise. By the side of the river is the Nameri National Park which falls under Project Tiger. Overnight at Govt. Tourist Lodge.
DAY 06: Bhalukpung
The Nameri National Park is the home of the near extinct White Winged Wood-duck. Besides, the park abounds in elephants, leopards, sambar, barking deer, wild boar, gaur, wild dogs and a variety of birds including four species of hornbill. After breakfast we gear-up for rafting over Jia Bharali river. Afterwards it is leisure time for you to explore this beautiful place on your own
DAY 07: Bhalukpung-Guwahati (06 hrs)
We leave Bhalukpung for Guwahati, the capital city of Assam. We check in at hotel President or similar and have lunch. Afterwards we go sight seeing in Guwahati.
DAY 08: Guwahati
After breakfast we proceed to the airport for your flight back home as your tour comes to an end.
TOUR PRICE : Groups (4 persons & above) per head EURO 851.00
Price includes: All transfers, accommodations on twin sharing, meals, rafting charges, entry fees, guide charges, driver charges, royalty to the Govt. of Arunachal, Service Tax to the Govt. of India etc.
does not include: Camera fees, Any Insurance Cover, Expenses arising out of sudden extension of the tour due to natural calamities or political strike & any expenses of personal nature such as tips, drinks etc.
