Tawang Tours

Tawang Monastery Tour

Arunachal Pradesh · Tawang 10 Nights / 11 Days

Tour Overview

The land of the Monpas and the birthplace of HH the 6th Dalai Lama. Tawang sits at around 10,000 ft, with the Sela range to the east and Bhutan to the south-west.

Tour Highlights

Tawang Monastery (17th century) · Gyangong Ani Gompa · Urgelling Monastery · Zemithang stupa · Taksang monastery · Sangatsar lake · Sela Pass · Bomdila

Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati - Bhalukpong

Meet and greet on arrival at the airport and drive to Bhalukpong. Overnight at Bhalukpong.

Day 2: Bhalukpong - Dirang

Morning drive to Dirang (165 km, 7 hrs). Lunch at Bomdila, then visit the Bazaar Gompa and Upper Gompa before driving on to Dirang. Overnight at the hotel, Dirang.

Day 3: Dirang - Bangachang

Visit Dirang Dzong, the administrative building of the Tibetan government in the region until the early 1950s, then drive to Bangachang, an important pilgrimage site linked to Guru Padmasambhava. Overnight camp.

Day 4: Bangachang - Tawang

Your guide walks you through the pilgrimage site, then after lunch drive to Tawang. Overnight Tawang.

Day 5: Tawang - Monastery Circuit

Full day exploring Tawang Monastery, founded by Merag Lama Lodre Gyatso in the 17th century, then trek to Gyangong Ani Gompa, Bramdung Chung Ani Gompa and Urgelling Monastery where the 6th Dalai Lama was born. Overnight Tawang.

Day 6: Tawang - Zemithang

Drive to Zemithang to see the largest and oldest stupa of the region, then Taksang monastery and the Sangatsar lake before returning to Tawang. Overnight Tawang.

Day 7: Tawang - Hiking Day

Hike to Khromtin Gompa and Thongmin Gompa, then drive back to Tawang in the evening.

Day 8: Tawang - Phomang

Visit Phomang, linked to Guru Rinpoche and believed to be the most sacred site for mortal remains, then Bikhar Gompa, the monastery of the dead god. Overnight Tawang.

Day 9: Tawang - Bomdila

Visit Khinmai Gompa, the only Nyingma monastery in the region, then drive to Bomdila via the Jang waterfall and the Jaswant Garh war memorial. Overnight Bomdila.

Day 10: Bomdila - Bhalukpong

Drive to Bhalukpong with the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 11: Bhalukpong - Guwahati

After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport for the onward journey. Tour ends.

Inclusions

Accommodation on a twin sharing basis
All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
Breakfast
Inner Line Permit assistance
Services of a local guide

Exclusions

Air fare and train fare
Lunch and dinner
Entry fees and camera fees
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and telephone calls
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Off-season offer

Starting from

₹45,000

per person

Duration 10 Nights / 11 Days

Pickup Guwahati

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