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Nature, Culture & Tribal Jeep Tours

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• Maximum altitude : 4150 meters
• Open October and April

Day 01: Fly to Guwahati and drive to Tezpur

Fly Kolkota / Delhi to Guwahati. Arrive mid day. Transfer by car Guwahati to Tezpur. 181 kms on National Highway in 3.30 hrs. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 02: Drive Tezpur to Dirang, 1600 m

Drive to Dirang, 211 Kms in 06 hrs, The journey is along a very scenic road traversing forested hills, and crossing over the Nichephu pass to the Tenga Valley. Traversing the Tenga Valley, the road climbs up through a series of hairpins to the town of Bomdila, located at a 2800 m high pass of the same name. Hereafter the road descends to the picture postcard Dirang Valley at 1600 m, which is our destination for the day. Overnight at Hotel in Dirang.

Day 03: Dirang Valley sightseeing

Today we will spend the day exploring this picture post card Valley. We will be visiting an ancient Monpa Village and Gompa, the Kalachakra Monastery, and the Sangti Valley to get a peep into the life styles of the Monpas, and see their unique method of agriculture. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 04: Drive Dirang- Tawang

Drive to Tawang, 165 kms. Our enchanting, journey to Tawang continues over the 4150 meters high Se-la Pass, which was once the battle ground between the Indian and Chinese armies. Enroute we visit an Alpine Lake and Se-la temple, and marvel at the scenery. There are photo opportunities at every turn and twist of the mind-boggling road. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 05: Explore the 350 years old Tawang Monastery, and have an audience with Rimpoche. In the afternoon visit the Urgelling Monastery dating back to 1489 followed by the Seru Monpa village, and the craft center. Overnight at hotel.

The famous Galden Namgyal Lhatse, popularly known as Tawang Monastery was founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyamtso in the year 1860-81. This monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and the second largest in Asia. This monastery is the fountain-head of the spiritual life of the Gelupa Sect of the Mahayana School of Budhism,  The inner walls of the Dukhang - the assembly hall are painted with murals of various divinities and saints. The silver casket wrapped in silk containing the Thankas of Goddess Sri Devi (Palden Lhamo) the principal deity of the monastery, is kept here. It was given to Merak Lama by the Vth Dalai Lama. The Thankas were painted with blood drawn from the nose of the Vth Dalai Lama. A colossal richly – gilded statue of Lord Buddha occupies the middle of the northern side. It is the largest image of the monastery and is about 26 feet high.

The Urgelling Monastery is the birth place of the Sixth Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama was deposed in 1706. In 1714 the destruction of all Gelupa Gompas was carried out by Sokpa Jomkhar, a Mongolian warrior who invaded from Bhutan. During this campaign, the Dalai Lama’s original monastery at Urgelling was destroyed.  All valued possession of Urgelling monastery like scriptures, statues and other objects were taken to Tawang Monastery. It was during this time that the Ka-gyur (scriptures) written out in gold and silver arrived at the Tawang monastery, where they are preserved to this day. Today a modest Gompa stands at this site.

Day 06: Day Excursion toward Tibet Frontier  and Ani Gompa

Drive up the "spiral staircase" road leading to the Tibet frontier, to Peng teng Tso Lake at an altitude of 4100 meters. Breath taking views. Later visit a Buddhist nunnery. The Monpas have a tradition of nunneries called "Ani Gompas". Traditionally at least one girl from a family joined an Ani Gompa. However this practice no longer exists. We will be visiting the Gyangong Ani Gompa close to Tawang town. In the evening Monpa cultural programme. Overnight at Tawang.

Day 07: Tawang- Sela- Dirang

Drive back 165 Kms over the Se-la pass to Dirang Dzong. On the way stop over at Jang to explore another village and visit the Indo-China War memorial. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Day excursion to Namsu

Drive 60 kms to ancient Monpa Village. Spend the day exploring the exquisite Buddhist Gumpa, Kakaling gate, Chusker (traditional water mill), and village houses.. Meet the village folks and get an idea of lifestyles. Return to Dirang Dzong. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Dirang- Bomdila - Elephant

A short drive to Bomdila.Visit Rabgyaling Gontse Gompa, Upper Gompa , Thupchob Gatseling Gompa., and Bugin tribal village. After lunch continue through Tenga Valley to Elephant for overnight halt at The Retreat - a comfortable resort set up overlooking the River Bhareli in a wilderness location in the foothills.

Day 10: Drive to Kaziranga

Drive 143 Kms  to Kaziranga National Park, in 4.00 hrs. First e will retace our footsteps to the to the city of Tezpur. Here we cross over the Brahmaputra bridge and drive along the Assam Valley to the Kaziranga National Park. The park lies on the South bank of the Brahmaputra, and is famous for its 1000 plus, population of Rhinos. Tigers are also present in sizable numbers. Other attractions include the wild buffalo, magnificent swamp deer, hog deer, wild boar, Hoolak Gibbon, Capped Langur, and Badger. Amongst the birds, the Crested Serpent Eagle is common. While Pallas Fishing Eagle, as also Grey Headed Fishing Eagle, Crane, Great Adjutant Stork, Bengal Floricab, Bar Headed Goose, whistling Teal and Pelican can be seen in the wild. Jeep and Elephant Safari, is the mode of exploration.. Overnight at Bon Habi Resort.

Day 11: Kaziranga

Early morning Elephant safari for one horned Rhino and other animals. Thereafter morning and after lunch jeep safaris in outlying ranges of the park.

Overnight at Bon Habi Resort.

Day 12: Kaziranga- Guwahati

Drive 240 kms to Guwahati airport in 4.30 hrs to board your departure flight to Kolkata or Delhi

TOUR ENDS