Monpa Cultural Trek

Daywise Itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrival in Guwahati | Transfer to Bhalukpong (252 Kms / 6 hrs.)

   Arrive at Tezpur railway station or Guwahati airport and get assisted by our representative.Transfer to Bhalukpong which is at the border of the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and a place of enthralling scenic beauty. Check-in the hotel and enjoy your evening at leisure. Overnight at Bhalukpong.

2. Day 2 Drive to Dirang (140 kms / 7 hrs.) | Dirang Sightseeing

   Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the morning. After breakfast transfer to Dirang. On the way, visit Tipi On the banks of the river Bharali at an elevation of 190 mtrs is Tipi, an orchidarium with over 500 orchids. Continue your drive and take a break to visit Nag temple. Do not forget to keep your cameras handy as you cross beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views. Check in to your hotel/resort/homestay. Overnight stay in Dirang.

3. Day 3 Dirang to Thembang

   In the morning after breakfast, drive to Thembang Trek Strarting point embark and further trek 10km / 5hrs hike through the most tranquil and green tribal village in the Dirang District, housing the most monastic tribals of the region The Monpas, On early arrival, have a light Lunch and further have a light walk in the village. Evening return back to the camp ground, have activities further dinner. Overnight stay in Camp. 

4. Day 4 Thembang to Semnak to Pangma

   Morning leisurely breakfast, wind up and further walk to Pangma a beautiful valley (7500ft/5hrs), stop in the middle for a light lunch and further walk past prayer walls, prayer wheels and brooks to Pangma Village, check into your camp site. On a clear day a beautiful sight of snow clad gorichen peak and star clad sky can be seen. Dinner and Overnight stay in Pangma.

5. Day 5 Pangma to Namshu

   Today it will be a high altitude hike from Pangma to Namshu  (8800ft/5hrs), the trail will pass through a forest patch leading to fields, prayer flags and prayer wheels, on arrival you check into the campsite at Namshu. Evening enjoy some local hospitality in a Monpa House. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Namshu 

6. Day 6 Namshu to Sangti Valley

   This morning we will traverse 15km / 4hrs walk from Namshu Village to Sangti Valley (5500ft), the walk past the village trails and the gushing Sangti River is a wonderful experiences and the memories can be taken back for a long time to cherish. On arrival at Sangti Valley, check into camp site. Lunch and evening explore the valley, chortens and Mandalas. Evening free to enjoy a bon fire. Overnight stay in Sangti Valley

7. Day 7 Transfer to Tawang

   Rise and enjoy your breakfast.Drive to Tawang, the Land of Hidden Paradise.On the way, visit Sela Pass (13700 Ft) and Sela Lake, which is frozen most of the time. On an another drive to 10 km, visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial.Later, take a visit to Nuranng Falls. Check in to your hotel.Evening is free for leisure.Overnight stay in Tawang.

8. Day 8 Tawang Local Sightseeing

   After leisurely breakfast, visit Tawang Monastery and Urgeling Gompa ( 6th Dalai Lama's birth place). Visit the craft center in Tawang that sells beautiful masks, hand woven carpets, jewelry in silver, coral and amber.Spend you evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Tawang.

9. Day 9 Transfer to Bomdila (170 kms / 8 hrs.)

   Have your breakfast in the morning. After breakfast transfer to Bomdila (8,200 ft.). On arrival check in to the hotel. Later visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa), Thub-Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa) and Bomdila View Point. In Evening, you can visit the local market and enjoy at your leisure. Overnight stay at Bomdila.

10. Day 10 Transfer to Nameri (125 kms / 6 hrs.)

    After Breakfast transfer to Nameri National Park.Check in to the Eco camp on arrival.Afternoon you can explore nearby area of Nameri Eco Camp.

    Evening is free for leisure.Overnight stay at Nameri.

11. Day 11 Transfer to Guwahati (230 kms / 6 hrs.)

    After Breakfast transfer to Guwahati. On arrival check in at your hotel. The evening has 'Kalakshetra' for you to offer Assamese history and culture is presented through Light and sound show.Overnight stay at Guwahati.

12. Day 12 Departure Transfer to Railway station or Airport

    Start your day early with breakfast. After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple and local attractions nearby. Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your departure and journey onward.