Paradise North East – With a Glimpse of Eastern Bhutan (12 Nights - 13 Days)

Paradise North East – With a Glimpse of Eastern Bhutan

Duration: 12 Nights – 13 Days

Destinations
Bhalukpong (01N), Dirang(01N), Tawang (02N), Shergaon (02N), Samdrup Jonkhar(01N), Trashigang(03N), Merek(01N), Guwahati(01N)

Trip Type
Adventure Tour, Educational Tour, Family Trip, Nature Tour, Sight Seeing, Cultural Tour

Overview

Highlights

500 years old Tawang monastery, Ship breeding Farms, Cultural exchanges, Visit to century old Nomadic Village, Interaction with Drokpa and Sherdukpen tribes and many more.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Guwahati – Bhalukpong (240 Km/5 Hours)

Meet and greet on arrival at the Guwahati Airport transfer to Bhalukpong. Check in to your Hotel. Night stay.

Day 2 - Bhalukpong – Dirang (130 Km/3 Hours-30 Minutes)

Today after breakfast transfer to Dirang. Evening is free to explore the lower Gompa. Night, stay in Dirang.

Day 3 - Dirang – Tawang (4 Hours/130 Km)

After breakfast drive to Tawang. On the way to Tawang you can visit to Sela Pass. Sela Pass is the world’s second highest motor able pass at 14000 ft with high altitude serene crystal blue water natural lake. Here visit Unarming Falls (12 km from Sella Pass) & Jaswant Garh (4 km from Nuranang) .Nuranang falls is the home to Cold water snow and rainbow Fish Hatchery, Jaswant Garh a memorial for Veer Jaswant Singh of the 4thGarhwal Rifles. Jaswant Singh PVC of the Indian Army who single-handedly repulsed a Chinese attack but fell bravely defending his position. Check in to your hotel in Tawang & rest of the day.

Day 4 - Tawang (Local Sightseeing)

Today after breakfast visit the Tawang Monastery. There after visit the Big Buddha. And later visit the Birth Place of 6th Dalai Lama. Evening is free to enjoy the light and sound show in the nearby Army Camp. Night, stay in Tawang.

Day 5 - Tawang – Shergaon (5 hours - 30 minutes)

Today after breakfast transfer to Shergaon – a village in the western part of Arunachal dominated by Sherdukpen Tribes. Shergaon is famous for its scenic beauty, apple orchards, rich cultural heritage, particularly the sherdukpen tribes. Night, stay in Shergaon.

Day 6 - Shergaon – Mandala Top - Shergaon (60 Km/2 Hours)

Today after early breakfast transfer to Mandala Top. Mandala Top is a mountain pass located at an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet (around 3,048 meters). It offers panoramic views of the Eastern Himalayas and features a sacred site with 108 Buddhist stupas. Night, stay in Shergaon.

Day 7 - Shergaon - Samdrup Jongkhar (180 km/5 hours)

Today after early breakfast transfer to Samdrup Jongkhar – a small Town by the Indian Border in the eastern Bhutan. After the completion of the immigration formalities you will be transfer to your Hotel in Samdrup Jonkhar. Night, stay in Samdrup Jonkhar.

Day 8 - Samdrup Jongkhar – Tashigang (167 kms/5 hrs - 30 mins)

Early morning after Breakfast your Bhutanese guide and driver, will start all day drive ascending to the Himalayas. During afternoon you will stop in Khaling village to visit National Handloom Development Project, which maintains rich tradition of local weaving. Also you will pay a visit to the National Institute for the Visually Impaired. One of the accomplishment of this progressive institution is the development of Bhutanese version of Braille’s script. Along the way, you’ll also pass by Karma Thegsum Dechenling Goemba, huge monastery school and Sherubtse College, first Bhutanese university campus established in 1978. Also we visit temple in nearby Kanglung village. Reach to Tashigang.

Day 9 - Trashigang, Excursion To Trashi Yangtse (52 km/1 hour - 30 mins)

Morning visit of Trashigang dzong which was built in 17th century and has commanding view of the valley. Inside are few interesting temples and local government offices. After that you’ll take about 2 hours drive time to Trashi Yangtse. On the way, pay a visit to the Gom Kora temple, place where 8th century magician-saint Guru Padmasambhava left his body imprints. Further drive will offer occasional views of snowy mountain in clear weather. Finally you will see impressive building of the old Trashi Yangtse dzong which is home to 300 monks. The dzong used to protect former trade route with Tibet and was established by the saint Pema Lingpa of 15th century. Near the Trashi Yangtse is the famous Chorten Kora, the largest stupa in Bhutan built in Nepali style. This is the site of two colourfull local festivals at the beginning of the year. Evening return to Trashigang over night same hotel.

Day 10 - Trashigang – Merak (67 km/3 hours)

Start early in the morning ascending to high mountains of Merak – Sakteng, so called Migoi national park. Migoi is local name for elusive yeti and most local inhabitants will be able to remember numerous cases when they or they relatives encountered yeti in the wild. After about 5 hours rough road ride you we will reach Mon-la pass where the welcome party of Borkpa nomads in local dress will be waiting. Experience of local hospitality and yummy nomad lunch, the tasty local spirit and milk-like chang beer. Continue drive to Merak village (3500 m) and accommodation in local farmhouse as a guest of Brokpa family. Explore village and get more understanding of local culture. You will see how local people spin wool and make their colorful traditional clothes and textiles. Learn how they make yak cheese, butter tea and ara (local rice, wheat or corn spirit).(Homestay).

Day 11 - Merak – Tashigang

In the morning undertake hike above the village to get beautiful views of the village and Aum Yomo peak. Later after telling goodbye to your hosts in Merak village, Drive back to Tashigang. If you’re early, you can also visit Rangjung monastery, beautiful Nyingma school of Buddhism monastery which hosts number of interesting statues and relics. Enjoy the evening in leisure.

Day 12 - Trashigang – Samdrup Jongkhar– Guwahati

After early breakfast, drive back to Samdrup Jongkhar and complete the exit formalities at immigration office and you will tell good bye to your Bhutanese guide and driver and Indian counterpart will drive you to Guwahati, reaching there before noon. Night, stay in Guwahati.

Day 13 - Guwahati - Local Sightseeing (Tour Ends)

Today drop at Guwahati Airport for onward destination.

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Inclusions
• Innova Toyota Car with driver and fuel expenses
• SDF(Sustainable Development fee)
• VISA
• Reservations (1)Double Rooms)
• Meal plan (MAP)(Breakfast and dinner)
• SIM card
• Professional English speaking Tour Guide
• Evening tea & Snacks
• Bonfire at Eco-lodge
• Protected Area Permits to enter Arunachal

Exclusions
• River Rafting, Monument’s Fee
• Laundry/ Beverages
• GST 5%
• Sightseeing entry fees if any