10D/9N
Nameri NP - Thembang - Tawang - Bomdila
Trip Overview
Visit the magnificent Tawang Monastery which is the largest monastery in Asia.
A road trip through the breathtaking high mountains of the Eastern Himalayas.
Get to interact with the charming Monpa peoples who are part animists and part Buddhists.
Guwahati - nameri np
After arrival at Guwahati Airport, drive to Nameri National Park (7-8 hours) which is one of the most scenic national parks of India with its view of the Himalayan peaks and is a haven for rare and exotic birds. Your stay will be in Potasali Eco-Camp, a jungle camp-styled property with standard amenities which is run by a local NGO involved in ecotourism and the conservation of the Pygmy Hog and Golden Mahseer, both critically endangered species. Evening at leisure with a campfire.
nameri np - thembang
Go for an early morning thrilling guided jungle walk for bird watching and if lucky spot some larger species such as deer, elephants, and bison. After breakfast, leave for Thembang (8-9 hours) in the Sangti Valley, a remote mountain village of the Monpa Tribe where a community-run tourism project helps maintain and preserve the local environment and culture. Your journey will thus enter the lush and pristine Himalayas of the east. En route, visit the Tipi Orchid Center which has an amazing diversity of orchid species. Your stay will be in a homestay with clean amenities, providing you a glimpse into the lifestyles of the Monpa people. Evening at leisure.
thembang
Spend the day in and around the village exploring more about the culture, history, people, landscapes, flora, and fauna of the area. Interact with the locals and learn more about the Bon Buddhist beliefs of the Monpas. The tribe has numerous unique customs such as water burials where the dead are cut into 108 pieces and given to rivers. Monpas believe that a body should not be wasted and instead left for fish and other aquatic life forms to feed on. Observe the simple and sustainable ways that the tribe has adopted in order to live alongside nature. Evening at leisure with bonfire.
thembang - tawang
After breakfast, drive from Thembang to Tawang (7-9 hours), a sacred and hidden Buddhist highland where the essence of ancient Buddhist preaching and spirituality has flourished for ages. In testimony to this stands the beautiful Tawang Monastery, a center for deep Tibetan learning. En route to Tawang, you will have to cross the snowy Sela Pass at a height of 14,000ft and the Jung Waterfall can also be visited. Evening at leisure. Your stay will be in Hotel Mon Paradise with fairly standard amenities.
tawang
The two days will be well spent visiting the significant monasteries and nunneries located in and around the town, with further visits to markets and craft centers that will help you understand the lifestyle and skills of the town's people. Evenings at leisure where you may taste some steamy hot Tibetan food in the busy market area.
tawang
The day will be spent on an extremely scenic outing. Indian citizens will visit the picturesque Sangetsar Lake along with some other equally mesmerizing high-altitude wetlands, going as far as the untouched borderlands with Tibet on a visit to the Bumla Pass army base right at the Line Of Control. Alternatively, foreign nationals will drive to Zemithang, an interesting and scenic village of the Monpa tribe, located near the tri-border with Tibet and Bhutan. Located right at the secluded frontiers of the Himalayas, the village is an example of traditional Monpa living where nature provides for the community. You will also visit Jhamtse Gatsal en route, a local sustainable community or rather a school of life, which is doing commendable and heartwarming work for local children and allows for interaction with travelers. Return to Tawang for an evening at leisure.
tawang - bomdila
Drive from Tawang to Bomdila (7-8 hours), a scenic mountaintop town that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-clad mountains on a clear day. The evening will be at leisure to explore the upbeat market area of the town. Your stay will be in the cozy monastery guesthouse with standard amenities.
bomdila - tezpur
Visit the monastery to observe the early morning activities of the monks. Later after breakfast, drive to the small town of Tezpur (8-9 hours), thus returning back to the Assam plains. Evening at leisure. Your stay will be in a comfortable standard hotel.
tezpur - guwahati
Early morning can be spent visiting some historic temples of the town. Later after breakfast, leave for Guwahati Airport (5-6 hours) for a departure flight preferably in the afternoon. Tour ends.
Where you will stay?
When you travel with us, we make sure that you stay in the best available accommodations in the places you visit, especially since many areas in Northeast India are remote and do not have many options to stay.
These properties are highly reviewed by our team of experts and are aesthetic in nature when possible.
Our itineraries are flexible, highly customisable, and you can always choose a different property depending on budget and style.
eco camp, nameri national park
RATING: STANDARD
STYLE: CAMPSITE
Run by a local NGO involved in conserving two endangered species, Nameri Eco Camp is located near the Bhoroli River midst quiet and quaint surroundings. The property offers deluxe styled cottages and camps with colorful fabrics, private bathrooms, sturdy beds and thatched-roof shelters that make the experience relatively luxurious. An atmospheric open-sided restaurant is where a lot of conversations happen.
HOMESTAY, THEMBANG
RATING: BASIC
STYLE: homestay
The village of Thembang sits verdantly somewhere in the subtropical Himalayas. The inhabiting Monpa community's responsible tourism initiative in the village ensures visitors get to stay in homestays thus providing them an opportunity to interact closely with the local culture and that benefits reach directly at local hands and spread to improve village life. Rooms here are simple and clean as per the local way of living.
homestay, tawang
RATING: STANDARD
STYLE: homestay
This beautiful homestay, run by a warm Monpa family, is located at a lovely open compound filled with plants and flowers. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, and have great views of the landscape of Tawang.
Dhe Dhen Gakhyil homestay, bomdila
RATING: STANDARD
STYLE: homestay
It's a nice little place run by family and provides clean comfortable stay with home made tasty food. There is running hot water, room heater and the bedding is comfortable too. The host Jambhu is always smiling and takes good care of all staff. They even have a good collection of books and some games. The main room with large seating is great to spend some time looking at sky.
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