Bhalukpong is the entry point to Arunachal and is 56 kms from Tezpur. The place is famous for archaeological ruins of King Bhaluka who was the grandfather of King Bana of Mahabharata fame and an ancient ruler of the region. A historical fort of 10th-12th Century AD is situated in the foothills of the region and one can see the stone remains of the fort. Some important remains of King Bahluk’s capital and his grandson Bana are preserved here.
Day 1: Arrival At Guwahati Airport And Drive To Shillong
Arrive Guwahati airport and drive to Shillong. Check into hotel and after refreshment time permits we visit Cathedral of Marry and Ward’s lake, evening roam the Shillong famous Police Bazar on foot. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Day 2: Shillong To Cherrapunjee Drive Back To Shillong
You will be traveling to Cherrapunjee the wettest place on the earth. Enroute visit the famous Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak - to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Shillong city. At Cherrapunjee visit – Mawsmai cave, Mawsmai falls, Sevensisters falls and Nohkalikai falls. After lunch at Cherrapunjee, visit Thankarang park, Koh Ramhah and Khrem falls. Drive back to Shillong for overnight halt.
Day 3: Shillong To Bhalukpong
After breakfast drive to Bhalukpong. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 4: Bhalukpong To Dirang
Today after breakfast drive to Dirang enroute at Tipi visit Orchid center and enroute visit Sessa orchid sanctuary (blooming is from end March till May), reach Dirang and visit the Dirang Dzong and a Monpa village. Check into the hotel and overnight stay at Dirang.
Day 5: Dirang To Tawang
Today after breakfast drive to Tawang enroute you will visit Sella Pass and Sella lake situated at an altitude of 13476 ft. Also visit Jaswant Ghar and before reaching Tawang visit the Nunarang fall. Reach Tawang and check into hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Tawang
Day 6: Tawang Sightseeing
Tawang Monastery was founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in the year 1680-81. The monastery stands on the spur of a hill, about 10,000 feet above sea level and has ravines in the south and west, narrow ridge on the north and gradual slope on the east. It offers a commanding and picturesque view of the Tawang-chu valley. From a distance it appears like a fort as if guarding the votaries in the wide valley below. Tawang monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and is one of the largest monasteries in Asia. Though it has the capacity for housing about seven hundred monks, the actual number of resident lamas (monks) at present is a little more than 450. This monastery is the fountain-head of the spiritual life of the people of this region.Also visit Urgelling Monastery the birth place of Sixth Dalia Lama. Ani Gompa, PTSo lake, and Sangetsar lake, after a late lunch and refreshment visit Tawang war memorial and evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.
Day 7: Tawang To Bomdila
After breakfast drive to Bomdila. Overnight in hotel Tsepal Yangjom or similar. (Standard, basic facilities)
Day 8: Bomdila To Kaziranga
Day 9: Kaziranga National Park
After an early wake up, you will be taken to the riding point for an Elephant ride. After the ride return back to the hotel after having breakfast at leisure. Afternoon enjoy the Park on a Jeep. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 10: Departure To Guwahati Airport
After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport.