Sevensister 06 Nights / 07 Days
: Bhalukpong / Tezpur / Blipara (01 Nt) – Bomdila / Dirang (01 Nt), Tawang (02 Nts), Bomdila / Dirang (01 Nt) – Guwahati (01 Nt)
ITINERARY
Bhalukpong (700 Ft / 213 Mts, 250Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs drive approx)
Tezpur (160 Ft / 48 Mts, 190 Kms / 05 to 06 hrs drive approx)
Balipara (275 Ft / 84 Mts, 210 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs drive approx)
Arrive Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) and then transfer to Tezpur. Check in & Overnight at Hotel.
Bomdila / Dirang (5120 Ft / 1560 Mts, 170Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs drive approx from Bhalukpong)
Bomdila / Dirang (5120 Ft / 1560 Mts, 200 Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs drive approx from Tezpur)
Bomdila / Dirang (5120 Ft / 1560 Mts, 180 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs drive approx from Balipara)After breakfast drive to Bomdila / Dirang. Enroute at Tipi visit Orchid Center and visit Sessa Orchid Sanctuary (blooming is from end March till May), reach Dirang and visit the Dirang Monastery. Check into the hotel and overnight at Bomdila / Dirang.
Closure of roads: Please be informed that the road connecting Dirang from Bhlukpong/Tezpur, can get closed due to landslide (near Tippi Research center) even post Monsoon. In such case the vehicle will have to take a detour via Khalaktang (Rupa) which will involve extra running of 68 km (02 hours extra). This detour will not fetch any extra cost however; the guests will not be able to visit Tipi Orchid Center and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary.
Tawang (10000 Ft / 3048 Mts, 160 Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs drive approx)
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 in to the Hotel. Overnight at Tawang.
Tawang (10000 Ft / 3048 Mts)
Today morning after early breakfast, you will drive to Bumla Pass which is located about 37 km away from Tawang at the Indo-China border over 15,200 ft above sea level. A further drive will take you to visit high altitude lake called as Shunga-tser Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lake located 35, kms away from Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Shunga-tser Lake is full of thrill and one can still see the war bankers that had been used during the Chinese aggression in 1962. Nestled amidst the pristine mountains and picturesque surrounding, It was formed in the aftermath of the 1950 earthquake. Prior to the earthquake, this piece of land used to be employed as the grazing ground for the cattle. The evidence of it can be seen in the protruding trunks of the dead trees from the middle of the lake. The lake has been under supervision of Army men, who have also arranged for a cafeteria nearby. Tourists can relish on the delicious Momos, Maggis topped with a cup of tasty coffee or tea. Tourists can also take to trekking around the lake while enjoying the gentle lashes of the pleasant breeze around. During return take a photo stop at the beautiful PTSO lake en route (17 kms away from Tawang, Pangong Tang Tso Lake popularly known as PT Tso which is an extremely scenic drive with bird’s eye view of the township below). Later in the afternoon drive back to hotel. On the way back visit Ani Gompha. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Note
1. Our vehicles are not allowed to do PTSo lake, Madhuri Lake & Bumla Pass Sightseeing. Local vehicle will be provided for the same. We have no control on this local vehicle which may be a combination of Non-AC Tat Sumo/Xylo etc.
2. Bumla la pass is a border between India & China, hence additional formalities are involved, kindly refer enter & documentation formalities
Bomdila / Dirang (7923 Ft / 2415 Mts, 180 Kms / 07 to 08 Hrs drive approx)
After breakfast, today visit Tawang Monastery. Later drive to Bomdila / Dirang.
Bomdila / Dirang offers wonderfully panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes and snow clad ranges. Evening you can visit the local market. Overnight stay at Bomdila / Dirang.
Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 265 Kms / 07 to 08 Hrs drive approx)
After breakfast visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa), Thub-ChogGatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa).
Later transfer to Guwahati. Upon reaching, check in & over night at Guwahati.
Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 25 Kms / 01 Hrs drive approx)
Morning visit Kamakhya Temple (Outer view - VIP tickets on own arrangement). Back to hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for onwards connection.
INCLUDES & EXCLUDES
INCLUDES
- Meet & Greet upon arrival
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, on specified plan on Twin Sharing Basis.
- All applicable transfers & sightseeing by specified vehicle as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis).
EXCLUDES
- Sightseeing entry fees, guide charge, Camera fee, river cruise, Kamakhya Temple entry, any up-gradation charges
- Cost for Evening Snacks & Tea
- Dawki Boat Ride.
- Cost for service not mentioned under the “cost includes” heads.
- Cost for airfare, train fare or any other internal fare.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, mineral water, porter, tip etc.
- Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, landslide, strike, political unrest etc. In such case, extra will be charged as per actual which will be collected directly from the guest.
- Difference in cost arising due to change in fuel price.
- Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle other than scheduled mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel to be used:
| PLACE | GRADE C (CPAI) | GRADE B (CPAI) | GRADE B-1 (CPAI) | GRADE A (CPAI) | GRADE A-1 (CPAI) | GRADE A-2 (CPAI) | GRADE A-3 (CPAI) |
| Guwahati | Mayflower Hotel (Irish Room) | Hotel Daaysco Oley Allo (AC Elegant Room) | Hotel Ratnamouli Palace (AC Premiere Double) | Hotel Ratnamouli Palace (AC Premiere Double) | Kiranshree Grand (AC Club Room) | Vivanta By Taj (AC Superior Room) | Vivanta By Taj (AC Superior Room) |
| Tezpur / Bhalukpong / Balipara | Bhalukpong Prashanti Cottage (AC Premium Cottage Room) | Bhalukpong Prashanti Cottage (AC Premium Cottage Room) | Tezpur KRC Palace (Higher Category – Elegant Executive Room) | Tezpur The Greenwood Hotel (AC Premium Green Room) | Balipara Wild Mahseer (Higher Category – Golden Tips Room) (APAI) | Balipara Wild Mahseer (Higher Category – Golden Tips Room) (APAI) | Balipara Wild Mahseer (Higher Category – Golden Tips Room) (APAI) |
| Bomdila / Dirang | Bomdila Tsepal Yangjom (Higher Category – Deluxe Room) | Bomdila Tsepal Yangjom (Higher Category – Deluxe Room) | Dirang Awoo Resort (Higher Category – Executive Room) | Dirang Hotel Rigsel (Higher Category – Executive Room) | Dirang Hotel Rigsel (Higher Category – Executive Room) | Dirang Hotel Rigsel (Higher Category – Executive Room) | Dirang Hotel Rigsel (Higher Category – Executive Room) |
| Tawang | KES-KAR Homestay (Double Room) /Tawang Heights (Higher Category – Super Deluxe Room) | KES-KAR Homestay (Double Room) /Tawang Heights (Higher Category – Super Deluxe Room) | Hotel Yangzom (Higher Category – Executive Room) | Hotel Yangzom (Higher Category – Executive Room) | Timilo Boutique (Non AC Classic Room) | Timilo Boutique (Non AC Classic Room) | Timilo Boutique (Non AC Classic Room) |