Arunachal Pradesh · Assam
Tawang & Ziro Tour Package: Arunachal Grand Circuit
10N / 11DGuwahati → Itanagar (Hollongi)March – May, October – November
Western Arunachal's monasteries and passes, Nameri's river forests, then the Apatani valley of Ziro.
Facilities included
- 10 nights in hotels, eco-camp & homestays (twin sharing)
- Breakfast & dinner daily (MAP)
- Private SUV with mountain driver
- Inner Line Permit / PAP processing assistance
- Nameri rafting & local guides
- Airport / railway station pickup & drop
- All tolls, parking, fuel & driver allowances
- 24×7 on-trip support from our Guwahati team
10N / 11D · private tour
Price on request
Sela Pass & Tawang Monastery, Bum La & Madhuri Lake (Indians), Rafting at Nameri, Apatani villages of Ziro, Ita Fort, Itanagar
Overview
This Tawang and Ziro tour package links Arunachal Pradesh's two most celebrated regions in one well-paced journey. The first half follows the classic Tawang circuit — Bhalukpong, Dirang, Sela Pass, Tawang Monastery and the high lakes toward Bum La — with an overnight in Bomdila on the way down.
Instead of returning to Guwahati, you rest at Nameri National Park in Assam with a gentle rafting float on the Jia Bhoreli, then cross into central Arunachal for two nights in Ziro's Apatani villages before ending at Itanagar. It is the most complete introduction to Arunachal's landscapes and cultures in under two weeks.
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1
Guwahati to Bhalukpong
Drive to Bhalukpong on the Kameng river.
≈230 km · 5–6 hBhalukpongDinner
Day 2
To Dirang
Via Bomdila to Dirang; Dirang Dzong and hot springs.
≈140 km · 5–6 hDirangBreakfast, dinner
Day 3
Over Sela Pass to Tawang
Sela Pass, Jaswant Garh and Nuranang Falls en route.
≈135 km · 5–6 hTawangBreakfast, dinner
Day 4
Tawang sightseeing
Tawang Monastery, Urgelling, War Memorial and nunneries.
TawangBreakfast, dinner
Day 5
Madhuri Lake & Bum La
High-altitude excursion (Indian citizens with permit); alternatives for foreign guests.
TawangBreakfast, dinner
Day 6
Tawang to Bomdila
Return over Sela; Bomdila monastery in the evening.
≈175 km · 6–7 hBomdilaBreakfast, dinner
Day 7
Bomdila to Nameri
Descend to the plains and relax at an eco-camp on the Jia Bhoreli.
≈150 km · 5 hNameriBreakfast, dinner
Day 8
Rafting & drive to Ziro
Morning rafting float at Nameri, then drive via North Lakhimpur to Ziro.
≈280 km · 7–8 hZiroBreakfast, dinner
Day 9
Apatani village walk
Guided walk through Hong and Hija villages and rice-fish fields.
ZiroBreakfast, dinner
Day 10
Ziro to Itanagar
Drive to Itanagar; afternoon Ita Fort and state museum.
≈115 km · 3.5–4 hItanagarBreakfast, dinner
Day 11
Departure
Drop at Donyi Polo Airport or Naharlagun station.
Breakfast
Not included
- Government ILP / PAP fees (we process them at actual cost)
- Bum La special pass fee
- Air or train fare to the starting city
- Lunches and meals not mentioned
- Monument, camera and activity fees unless listed
- Personal expenses, tips and insurance
- Costs from weather, landslides or roadblocks beyond our control
Places on this tour
Arunachal PradeshBhalukpongBorder town on the Kameng river, entry gate to western Arunachal, known for angling and orchids.
Arunachal PradeshDirangRiverside Monpa valley with an old dzong, hot springs, yak research centre and orchards.
Arunachal PradeshSela Pass4,170 m mountain pass on the road to Tawang, with a sacred lake and snow for much of the year.
Arunachal PradeshTawang MonasteryIndia's largest monastery, founded in 1680–81, on a ridge above the Tawang valley at about 3,000 m.
Arunachal PradeshMadhuri LakeHigh-altitude lake formed by the 1950 earthquake, with drowned tree trunks and mountain reflections.
Arunachal PradeshBum La PassIndo-China border pass at about 4,600 m, visited with a special permit by Indian citizens.
Arunachal PradeshBomdilaMonpa hill town at about 2,400 m with monasteries, apple orchards and Himalayan views.
AssamNameri National ParkFoothill forest park on the Jia Bhoreli river, known for rafting, birding and walking safaris.
Arunachal PradeshZiro ValleyPine-ringed plateau of Apatani villages and rice-fish fields, home of the Ziro Festival of Music.
Arunachal PradeshItanagarArunachal's capital, with the medieval Ita Fort, Ganga Lake and an excellent state museum.
Tour FAQs
Can I reverse this itinerary?
Yes, starting in Itanagar and ending in Guwahati works equally well.
Is this tour suitable for seniors?
Yes for active seniors; days are long on the road, so we can add rest days.
Do foreigners need a separate permit?
Yes, a PAP for Arunachal. Bum La is not open to foreigners.
Choose your car
Every tour includes a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced local driver. Choose the size that fits your group.
- MUV
Toyota Innova Crysta
6 seats3–4AC
Mountain routes — Tawang, Ziro, Mechuka and Nagaland
- Tempo Traveller
Force Urbania
9–16 seatsGroup luggageAC
Groups, family reunions and festival trips
- MUV
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
6 seats2AC
Families of 4–6 in Meghalaya and Assam
- Sedan
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
4 seats2AC
Couples, airport & station transfers, Shillong and Kaziranga trips
- Sedan
Hyundai Aura
4 seats2AC
Couples and small families on Assam & Meghalaya routes
- Sedan
Honda Amaze
4 seats2–3AC
Comfortable sedan with a roomy boot for longer drives
