Popularly known as ‘Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains’, Arunachal Pradesh is India’s remotest state and the first Indian soil to greet the rising sun. Located on the eastern Himalayas in northeastern tip of India with its borders touching China, Bhutan and Burma (Myanmar), this beautiful land is endowed with dazzling array of flora and fauna that is sure to allure any tourist. More than 500 rare species of Orchids are found in the dense jungles of Arunachal Pradesh. The snow capped mountains, misty hills, sparkling rivers, gurgling waterfalls add charm to the beauty of this incredible land. Many beautiful Buddhist monasteries are located in places like Tawang, Bomdila, Rupa, Monastery, Urgelling, Rigyalling and Dirang, which are visited by followers and tourists alike all year round. There are 12 different tourist circuits in Arunachal, each distinctive in its own flavour. It's a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, adventurists, trekkers, cyclists, families, backpackers.. just about everyone.
Bomdila ranks as one of the most popular tourist destinations of Arunachal Pradesh, with its spectacular views of snow capped mountains, craft centres, ethnographic museum and emporium etc. Inhabited by tribes like Aka (Hrusso), Miji (Sajalong), Monpa, Sherdukpen, and Khawas, Bomdila is a photographer's delight with it's riot of colourful Buddhist flags, multicoloured handicrafts, colourful clothing and traditional cuisine, apart from the spectacular views of all the scenic beauty all around. Famous for apple orchards, handwoven carpets, traditional masks and wall hangings, this is a wonderful place to collect souvenirs of the beautiful Arunachal.
Distance from Bhalukpong : 105 km
Situated enroute to Tawang from little down of Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh, Dirang is one of the most breath-taking travel places in North East India that is sure to cast a spell on every visitor. Engulfed in awe-inspiring Himalayan vistas sprinkled with verdant greenery, sparkling streams, enchanting waterfalls and natural hot water springs, the tiny hamlet truly makes for an idyllic getaway for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts and cultural freaks alike. It's also a birdwatchers haven. Places to explore in and around Dirang are the famous Dirang Dzong, the National research Centre on Yak, the Sangti Valley, the Natural HOT Water Springs, the 500 yr old Kalachakra Gompa, the Thupsung Dhargyeling Monastery, the ancient Khatsung Gompa, drive to the beautiful Mandala Top, swim in the Dirang Chu river, stroll the local markets, try the local cuisines, visit the kiwi farms of go trekking.
Located approximately 3500 mts above sea level, Tawang is one of the most popular destinations in Arunachal Pradesh. The quaint hill station is also famous for its several Buddhist monasteries which see a massive influx of travellers throughout the year. From the mesmerizing ranges of Gudpi to ethereal Tawang valley and Madhuri Lake, the sightseeing spots in Tawang will spoil you for choices. The spectacular Gorichen Peak, the highest peak in Arunachal offers surreal vistas of the town.
Apart from being a hilly abode, Tawang is also home to many glacial lakes including Sangetser and Sela which boast of crystal blue waters. The place is an ideal vacation spot for those who wish to take a break and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Most of the peace seekers visit here to meditate at the Taktsang Gompa, a pilgrimage site surrounded by mountains and coniferous trees. Some must visit locations are the Tawang Monastery, Nuranang waterfalls, Bumla Pass, Sangester Lake, P.Tso Lake among others.
Distance from Bhalukpong : 270 km
Multi State
12 Day Tour of Assam, Arunachal and Meghalaya
A comprehensive tour of three beautiful states of North-East India covering the best of wildlife, nature and spirituality. In this tour, we cover the beautiful monasteries and mesmerizing sights of Arunachal, the amazing wildlife and vibrant culture of Assam and the rolling hills and valleys of Meghalaya, as much as we can, although even a two-week tour is not enough to really explore these beautiful places. However, this tour will give you a good insight to the North East and leave you wanting for more!
Day 1: Guwahati-Bhalukpong-Dirang
Start from Guwahati early morning at to Dirang, for breakfast on the way and at Bhalukpong for lunch.
Reach Dirang around evening after a quick stop at Bomdila. Check in to your rooms, have dinner and retire for the night.
Stay at Dirang
Day 2: Dirang
Full day sightseeing at Dirang and Sangti valley
Stay at Dirang
Day 3: Dirang - Tawang
Proceed to Tawang after breakfast. Stop at Sela pass.
Reach Tawang by midday and check in to your rooms
Half-day sightseeing at Tawang covering Tawang Monastery, War Memorial, Khinmey-Nyingma-monastery
Enjoy a nice traditional dinner and retire early
Stay at Tawang
Day 4: Tawang
Proceed for a full day sightseeing trip to Giant Buddha Statue, P.T. Tso Lake, Sungteswar Lake and Bumla Pass
Stay at Tawang
Day 5: Tawang - Bomdila
Check out and proceed on the way back to Bomdila
Half day sightseeing at Bomdila
Stay at Bomdila
Day 6: Bomdila - Kaziranga
Proceed from Bomdila early morning to Kaziranga (6 Hrs)
Enjoy the afternoon Jeep Safari
Check out the local market for handicrafts and souvenirs
Retire early
Stay at Kaziranga
Day 7: Kaziranga – Cherrapunjee
Early morning elephant safari
Proceed to Cherrapunjee (8 Hr)
Stop at Arwah caves, Mawkdok Dympep valley
Stay at Cherrapunji
Day 8 : Cherrapunjee
Full day Sightseeing at Cherrapunjee – Caves, Waterfalls
Stay at Cherrapunji
Day 9: Cherrapunji-Shillong
Proceed to Shillong
Full day sightseeing at Shillong – Laitlum Canyons, Shillong Peak, Elephant falls, Wards Lake and Cathedral of Mary. Spend the evening at Police Bazaar for shopping
Stay at Shillong
Day 10: Shillong to Pobitora
Proceed to Mawphlang Sacred Grove
Proceed to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (4-5 Hrs)
Sunset Boat Safari at Mayong
Bonfire and dinner. You can also enjoy a Bihu performance in the evening.
Stay at Pobitora
Day 11: Pobitora – Guwahati
Early morning Elephant Safari/Jeep safari
Proceed for birdwatching and Museum visit
Proceed to Guwahati
Visit the Brahmaputra Heritage Centre
Shopping at Guwahati for Assam Silk, handicrafts
Stay at Guwahati
Day 12: Return
Early morning visit to Kamakhya Temple
Proceed to Airport for return journey back home with fond memories
Package Price: All prices are customised as per package requirements
Package inclusions:
Airport transfers
Local transportation
Accommodation as per budget
Breakfast as per the itinerary
Local sightseeing
Government taxes, Toll fees
Not included in package
Meals, other than ones included in package
Safari charges, entry fees to parks, caves, etc. and fees for boat rides, recreation activities
Museum entry fees
Parking fees
Charges for cultural shows
Any other costs of personal nature not included in the package
Personal use of vehicle outside the itinerary
Payment and Refund Policy
As soon we finalize the itinerary, we request you for 100% payment of the package costs as we need to get the bookings done for your accommodation and vehicles. This happens only after advance payment. This removes any hassles on either side during the trip.
However, we also understand that there could be unforeseen circumstances due to which the trip may need to get cancelled or postponed. Cancellations if done early, poses no problems. But last-minute cancellations result in monetary loss for everyone, leaving aside the loss of time and effort spent in detailing each and every step of the itinerary.
We therefore follow the following refund policy.
For Cancellation before 15 days of start of journey – 100% Refund
For Cancellation within 7-15 days before start date of trip – 50% Refund
For Cancellation within 0-7 days before start of journey – 0% Refund
Note
The itineraries are subject to change as per flight timings, budgets and preferences of the guests.
All our tours are customised and hence we do not display any approximate pricing as every tour is unique. We do not book the packages unless payments are made timely.
The itinerary contains the locations we cover. We want you to enjoy your moments and do not want to rush in and out of a place of interest. Due to more time spent in a particular place of liking by our guests, we might not be able to cover another place in the itinerary. Hence, we request our guests to understand this and cooperate with us accordingly.
We are nature lovers and respect the blessings we have received through it. We do not encourage any harm to any living or non-living thing on this planet, and want our guests to do the same.
We would like our guests to respect and follow the norms laid out in all the places we/they visit.
Certain activities like Safaris, Museum, Waterfalls and Parks have logically defined entry and exit timings. These need to be followed as directed.
Aryastays would not be responsible in case any part or whole of the itinerary needs to be cancelled/postponed due to force-majeure events like bad weather, excessive snowfall, strikes or any other unforeseeable events or situations not within our control. We request our guests to kindly bear with us in such situations
Multi State
A quick tour of the popular triangle of Kaziranga, Shillong and Cherrapunjee, capturing the best sights and experiences in all these.
Day 1 : Kaziranga
Start from Guwahati early morning at around 6 AM to Kaziranga National Park (5 Hours)
Reach Kaziranga by midday and check in to your rooms
Proceed for Jeep Safari immediately after a quick lunch
Check out the handicrafts at the local market, try some local snacks
Return back to the place of stay, freshen up and enjoy a nice Jhumur dance by the local troupe
Enjoy a nice traditional dinner and retire early
Stay at Kaziranga
Day 2 : Kaziranga-Guwahati
Wake up very early in the morning and proceed for Elephant Safari or another Jeep Safari (optional)
Enjoy a good breakfast, and check out from your rooms.
On your way back visit a local tribal village nearby to understand the life and culture of the local tribes. Also enjoy a traditional lunch here.
Start on your journey back to Guwahati, stopping by the tea gardens and beautiful landscapes for quick photographs.
Reach Guwahati late evening and check in to your rooms. Have dinner and retire early
Stay at Guwahati
Day 3 : Shillong
Have an early breakfast and start towards Shillong (2 – 3 hrs)
Stop at Umiam lake, also called Barapani, and enjoy the views
Proceed towards Shillong and check in to your rooms
Freshen up and move out towards Laitlum canyons, Shillong Peak, Elephant falls
If time permits visit the famous Cathedral of Mary, Ward’s Lake.
Have dinner at Police Bazaar or return back to the place of stay for dinner and retire for the night
Stay at Shillong
Day 4 : Shillong-Cherrapunjee
After breakfast move to Mawphlang Sacred Grove
Proceed to Cherrapunjee, with a quick lunch on the way
Check in to your rooms and proceed for sightseeing at Cherrapunji – Garden of caves, Arwah caves, Mawkdok Dympep valley, Seven Sisters Falls, Bangladesh Viewpoint
Stay at Cherrapunjee
Day 5 : Cherrapunjee
After an early breakfast, check out and proceed to Nohkalikai Falls/Cheerfully Falls/Wei Sawdong falls as time permits
Return to Guwahati airport to catch the late evening flight back home, with some wonderful memories.
Package Price: All prices are customised as per package requirements
Package inclusions:
Airport transfers
Local transportation
Accommodation as per budget
Breakfast as per the itinerary
Local sightseeing
Government taxes, Toll fees
Not included in package
Meals, other than ones included in package
Safari charges, entry fees to parks, caves, etc. and fees for boat rides, recreation activities
Museum entry fees
Parking fees
Charges for cultural shows
Any other costs of personal nature not included in the package
Personal use of vehicle outside the itinerary
Payment and Refund Policy
As soon we finalize the itinerary, we request you for 100% payment of the package costs as we need to get the bookings done for your accommodation and vehicles. This happens only after advance payment. This removes any hassles on either side during the trip.
However, we also understand that there could be unforeseen circumstances due to which the trip may need to get cancelled or postponed. Cancellations if done early, poses no problems. But last-minute cancellations result in monetary loss for everyone, leaving aside the loss of time and effort spent in detailing each and every step of the itinerary.
We therefore follow the following refund policy.
For Cancellation before 15 days of start of journey – 100% Refund
For Cancellation within 7-15 days before start date of trip – 50% Refund
For Cancellation within 0-7 days before start of journey – 0% Refund
Note
The itineraries are subject to change as per flight timings, budgets and preferences of the guests.
All our tours are customised and hence we do not display any approximate pricing as every tour is unique. We do not book the packages unless payments are made timely.
The itinerary contains the locations we cover. We want you to enjoy your moments and do not want to rush in and out of a place of interest. Due to more time spent in a particular place of liking by our guests, we might not be able to cover another place in the itinerary. Hence, we request our guests to understand this and cooperate with us accordingly.
We are nature lovers and respect the blessings we have received through it. We do not encourage any harm to any living or non-living thing on this planet, and want our guests to do the same.
We would like our guests to respect and follow the norms laid out in all the places we/they visit.
Certain activities like Safaris, Museum, Waterfalls and Parks have logically defined entry and exit timings. These need to be followed as directed.
Aryastays would not be responsible in case any part or whole of the itinerary needs to be cancelled/postponed due to force-majeure events like bad weather, excessive snowfall, strikes or any other unforeseeable events or situations not within our control. We request our guests to kindly bear with us in such situations
Multi State
10 Day Assam Meghalaya tour
A comprehensive tour of Assam and Meghalaya, presenting to you the enchanting beauty of nature, wildlife and the culture of this region.
Places covered Guwahati & Pobitora in Assam, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Jowai, Dawki, Shnongpdeng, Cherrapunjee and Mawlynnong in Meghalaya
Day 1 : Guwahati
Arrival at Guwahati airport
Proceed to Kamakhya Temple straight from the Airport
After temple darshan (2-3 hrs) proceed to check in at the Guest House
Check in to your rooms, have lunch
Proceed for the sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra
After the cruise, visit the Mahabahu Brahmaputra Heritage Centre to get a glimpse of the history and cultural heritage of Assam
Return back to the guest house for dinner and retire early
Stay at Guwahati
Day 2 : Jowai
Start early in the morning (7 AM) for Jowai, after a quick cup of tea and sandwiches. Breakfast on the way
Reach Nartiang just before midday Visit the Nartiang Monoliths and the Maa Jayanti Devi temple, an ancient and revered Shakti Peeth
Proceed towards Jowai after a lunch on the way
Visit the Moopun falls and Rynji falls
Come back to Jowai and check in to your rooms
Have an early dinner
Day 3 : Jowai – Dawki – Shnongpdeng
Have an early breakfast and start towards Phe Phe Falls and Krang Shuri Falls
After the falls leave for Shnongpdeng and Dawki
Stay at Shnongpdeng/Dawki
Day 4 : Shnongpdeng, Dawki, Mawlynnong/Cherrapunjee
After breakfast, explore the watersports at Shnongpdeng and boating at Dawki
Proceed to Mawlynnong for a quick visit to the village and the living root bridge
Proceed to Cherrapunjee
Stay at Cherrapunjee
Day 5 : Cherrapunjee
Explore the waterfalls and caves at Cherrapunjee – whole day sightseeing, shopping tasting local cuisines
Stay at Cherrapunjee
Day 6 : Cherrapunjee/Shillong
Full day trek to Double Decker root Bridge
Proceed to Shillong
Check in and retire for the night
Stay at Shillong
Day 7: Shillong
Full day sightseeing at Shillong – Wards Lake, Cathedral, Laitlum canyons, Shillong Peak, Elephant falls
Stay at Shillong
Day 8: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
Proceed from Shillong to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary after breakfast (approximately 5 hrs)
Check in to your rooms, have lunch and after some time go for the sunset boat safari on the Brahmaputra
In the evening, enjoy some pleasant moments over a bonfire. A special Bihu performance can also be organised at the resort for you
Have an early dinner and retire early.
Stay at Pobitora.
Day 9: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary/Guwahati
Wake up very early for the Elephant Safari
Come back to the resort for a traditional breakfast
You can explore the nearby villages on cycles or foot as well.
Experience the wildlife at Pobitora with the Jeep Safari.
Come back for a traditional Assamese lunch at the resort
Check out from your rooms and Go Birdwatching and then visit the Mayong Museum to check out the history of ‘Black Magic’ that this area was famous for.
Proceed to Guwahati
Shop for some traditional Assamese silk, handcrafts and souvenirs
Return back to guest house for dinner
Stay at Guwahati
Day 10: Guwahati and return journey
Have a lazy breakfast
Check out and proceed to the airport for your journey back home with some unforgettable memories
Package Price: All prices are customised as per package requirements
Package inclusions:
Airport transfers
Local transportation
Accommodation as per budget
Breakfast as per the itinerary
Local sightseeing
Government taxes, Toll fees
Not included in package
Meals, other than ones included in package
Safari charges, entry fees to parks, caves, etc. and fees for boat rides, recreation activities
Museum entry fees
Parking fees
Charges for cultural shows
Any other costs of personal nature not included in the package
Personal use of vehicle outside the itinerary
Payment and Refund Policy
As soon we finalize the itinerary, we request you for 100% payment of the package costs as we need to get the bookings done for your accommodation and vehicles. This happens only after advance payment. This removes any hassles on either side during the trip.
However, we also understand that there could be unforeseen circumstances due to which the trip may need to get cancelled or postponed. Cancellations if done early, poses no problems. But last-minute cancellations result in monetary loss for everyone, leaving aside the loss of time and effort spent in detailing each and every step of the itinerary.
We therefore follow the following refund policy.
For Cancellation before 15 days of start of journey – 100% Refund
For Cancellation within 7-15 days before start date of trip – 50% Refund
For Cancellation within 0-7 days before start of journey – 0% Refund
Note
The itineraries are subject to change as per flight timings, budgets and preferences of the guests.
All our tours are customised and hence we do not display any approximate pricing as every tour is unique. We do not book the packages unless payments are made timely.
The itinerary contains the locations we cover. We want you to enjoy your moments and do not want to rush in and out of a place of interest. Due to more time spent in a particular place of liking by our guests, we might not be able to cover another place in the itinerary. Hence, we request our guests to understand this and cooperate with us accordingly.
We are nature lovers and respect the blessings we have received through it. We do not encourage any harm to any living or non-living thing on this planet, and want our guests to do the same.
We would like our guests to respect and follow the norms laid out in all the places we/they visit.
Certain activities like Safaris, Museum, Waterfalls and Parks have logically defined entry and exit timings. These need to be followed as directed.
Aryastays would not be responsible in case any part or whole of the itinerary needs to be cancelled/postponed due to force-majeure events like bad weather, excessive snowfall, strikes or any other unforeseeable events or situations not within our control. We request our guests to kindly bear with us in such situations
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