Tawang Tour

Monks On Wheels 

 

Monks on Wheels offers tailor-made trekking and adventure trips to help young enthusiastic travelers get to the heart of local experiences and tread on the off beaten path of destinations. From camping in the lesser-known Prabalmachi to embarking on a sea sand expedition in the world-famous beaches of Gokarna, we have seen and done it all.

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18 to 35 Years

Boys & Girls

Hotels 

6 Days & 5 Nights

 

Inclusions

 

• Travel for 6 days (Guwahati to Guwahati).
• Stay for 5 nights.
• 5 Breakfasts.
• 5 Dinners
• Inner Line Permit (ILP) charges.
• Special vehicle for BumLa pass.
• All permits for all scheduled activities​.
• Trip Guide (for a group of above 5 members).
• Airport pickup and drop (fixed timings).
• Once in a lifetime experience visiting all places mentioned in Highlights section.
• GST.

 

Exclusions

 

• Lunches & Dinners.
• Entry tickets.
• Any additional snacks, drinks ordered at the stays.
• Any kind of activities other than mentioned above.
• Any kind of insurance, shopping, party, medical expenses
• Any misc. expenses that are not in inclusions above.
• Any extra cost arising due to any change in the itinerary/stay/route on account of bad weather, traffic-congestion, landslides/roadblocks, natural calamities, political disturbances and/or any other factors beyond our control.

            

Day 1

 

• Travellers arriving by flight will be picked up and assisted by our team at the Guwahati Airport around 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM.
• The first stop is Tezpur, the highway to which runs parallel to the mighty Brahmaputra river, filling in the air of enthusiasm in you.
• The journey generally takes around 5 hours, including a lunch break, and covers about (200 kilometer).
• We will then directly check in to the guest houses, either at Tezpur or Bhulukpong, as per availability, late in the evening.
• After checking in, you may go out to the market for a walk, shopping for things and items required for the trip.
• After dinner, let us rest for the day to get ready for the big day ahead.

 

Day 2

 

• Check-out of the stay after breakfast.
• The BRO (Border Roads Organization) have done such a tremendous job with the roads that most of the time, one wouldn’t even feel that we are passing through mighty Himalayas.
• Along the way, we will stop by at Tippi Orchid Research center, a seasonal waterfalls, beautiful view points to appreciate the sights of free flowing Tenga and Kameng rivers of Arunachal.
• Take a Lunch break close to Bomdila pass.
• After a pit stop at Bomdila view point, we will move towards our next destination for the day – Dirang and explore the colorful Dirang monastary.
• Reach Dirang guest house by late evening, social gathering, Dinner and rest.

 

Day 3

 

• Have Breakfast and check-out of the stay.
• Today we will head to our next destination Tawang by passing via one of the highest motorable roads in Himalayas called Sela pass.
• One of the attractive things today is the Cafe run by Indian Army at Sela pass and their warm hospitality. One can have different snacks here and a hot Tea is sponsored by the Army
• We will witness Paradise lake of Sela Pass at (13,700 ft.) above sea level to soak into the serene setting. The Sela lake is surrounded by snow most part of the year.
• After a Lunch break, we will continue our descend to reach the land of Lamas – Tawang.
• Owing to the proximity of border with China, one can find large swathes of Army vehicles all around. It really feels safe and secure out there, and a sense of pride.
• Check-in to our Tawang guest house and refresh.
• Dinner and socialize. Sleep on the cozy beds in the chilling weather.

 

Day 4

 

• Start the day with Breakfast in the tranquil town of Tawang.
• Today is an interesting day where we will go on a special permit road trip to the highest point of the trip – Bum La pass. Our tourist vehicles are not allowed to go there, and hence we will take a special cab from Tawang.
• The journey takes us along the scenic glacier lakes straight to the Indo-China border post.
• Along with peeking into the Chinese side, visitors can also view beyond the border by a few binoculars.
• One can get refreshed at the Army canteen that serves hot snacks, tea and desserts.
• On our way back, we will take a stop at picturesque Sangetsar lake (famously called as Madhuri lake).
• Have Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Give a visit to the 1962 Tawang War memorial and salute to the sacrifices of Indian soldiers who bravely defended our mother land.
• Take an evening walk in the Tawang market to shop some souvenirs before wrapping up things for the day.
• Finish Dinner and take good rest at our Tawang guest house.

 

Day 5 

 

• Today we shall wake up early to explore every nook and corner of mesmerizing Tawang Monastery, the largest of its kind in India. Tawang monastery is second only to the biggest monastery in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The colorful architecture and peaceful surroundings inspired by Buddhist way of life will touch your soul and heart.
• Have Breakfast, pack your bags & check out of the stay.
• Visit giant Buddha statue of Tawang located on a hill where we get panoramic views of Tawang.
• Stop by at towering Jang falls (also called Nuranang waterfalls) and take some pictures. On a sunny day, one can even spot a rainbow at this gushing waterfall which is usually gushing during rains.
• Continue journey towards mountain town Bomdila traveling through dense forest.
• Take an evening stroll around the Bomdila market.
• Gather at a common area to socialize one last time during the trip.
• Finish Dinner & rest for the night.

 

Day 6

 

• Pack your bags, check out after Breakfast and say goodbye to Arunachal Pradesh.
• With all the spectacular images of Tawang valley, Buddhist culture and sweetest people fresh in our mind, we will take our return journey back to the planes of Assam. It feels like leaving a part of paradise and coming back to earth.
• You may book flights after 9:00 PM or we shall help you with pointing a guest house in Guwahati for the night so that you could leave the next day.