From Assam's Wildlife & Tea Country to the Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh

Experience two very different landscapes of Northeast India on a carefully designed Assam Arunachal Tour Package — combining the wildlife-rich plains and tea country of Assam with the spectacular Himalayan landscapes, Buddhist heritage and indigenous cultures of Arunachal Pradesh.

Begin your journey in Assam with the wildlife of Kaziranga National Park, home to the iconic one-horned rhinoceros, before travelling north towards the Himalayan foothills of Arunachal Pradesh. Continue through Bhalukpong, Bomdila and Dirang to reach Tawang, one of the most remarkable destinations in the Eastern Himalayas.

This private Assam and Arunachal Pradesh tour package can be customised for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, families, couples, culture seekers and travellers looking for a deeper Northeast India tour experience.

PLAN YOUR ASSAM ARUNACHAL JOURNEY

Circuit: Jorhat - KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK - Wildlife • Safari • One-Horned Rhinoceros - BHALUKPONG - Gateway to Arunachal Pradesh - BOMDILA - Himalayan Landscapes • Monpa Culture - DIRANG - Mountain Valley • Villages • Hot Springs - TAWANG - Tawang Monastery • Himalayan Landscapes • - Buddhist Heritage - DIRANG - BOMDILA - BHALUKPONG - Jorhat/GUWAHATI

Suggested Assam Arunachal Tour Itinerary 

Day 1 — Arrival in Guwahati

Arrive in Guwahati, the gateway to Northeast India.

Meet your private driver and begin your Assam journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore selected attractions in Guwahati before continuing towards your overnight destination.

Overnight: Guwahati

Day 2 — Guwahati to Kaziranga National Park

Travel from Guwahati towards Kaziranga National Park.

The journey takes you through the landscapes of Assam, with opportunities to see rural settlements, agricultural areas and the changing scenery of the Brahmaputra Valley.

Arrive at Kaziranga and relax at your accommodation.

Overnight: Kaziranga

Day 3 — Kaziranga Wildlife Safari

Dedicate the day to exploring Kaziranga.

The national park is internationally recognised for its population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros and is an important habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and birds.

A safari experience can be planned according to the operating season and your interests.

Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers may wish to allow additional time in Kaziranga for more than one safari experience.

Overnight: Kaziranga

Day 4 — Kaziranga to Bhalukpong

After breakfast, begin your journey towards Arunachal Pradesh.

As you travel north, Assam's plains gradually give way to the forested foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.

Reach Bhalukpong, an important gateway to Arunachal Pradesh.

Complete the required entry formalities and continue your journey according to local conditions and permits.

Overnight: Bhalukpong / nearby

Day 5 — Bhalukpong to Bomdila

Continue into the mountains towards Bomdila.

The road gradually climbs through forested mountain landscapes, offering changing views of the Eastern Himalayas.

Explore the surroundings of Bomdila and experience the beginning of Arunachal Pradesh's distinctive Himalayan and Buddhist cultural landscape.

Overnight: Bomdila

Day 6 — Bomdila to Dirang

Travel onwards to Dirang, one of the scenic valleys of western Arunachal Pradesh.

Dirang is known for its mountain scenery, villages, cultural traditions and hot springs.

Depending on your interests and available time, the day can include visits to local villages and cultural sites.

Overnight: Dirang

Day 7 — Dirang to Tawang

Continue towards Tawang through spectacular Himalayan landscapes.

The journey includes mountain roads and high-altitude terrain, with opportunities for scenic stops along the way.

Depending on the route and weather conditions, the journey can include important viewpoints and mountain attractions.

Arrive in Tawang and settle into your accommodation.

Overnight: Tawang

Discover Tawang

Day 8 — Tawang Monastery & Local Exploration

Explore Tawang and its surrounding areas.

A highlight is Tawang Monastery, one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayan region.

Depending on your interests and local conditions, the itinerary can also include:

• Tawang Monastery

• Buddhist cultural sites

• Local markets

• Monpa cultural experiences

• Mountain viewpoints

• Nearby lakes and high-altitude landscapes

Overnight: Tawang

Day 9 — Tawang & Himalayan Landscapes

Keep another day for exploring the Tawang region.

A second day provides greater flexibility for high-altitude sightseeing, photography and cultural experiences.

Depending on the season, weather, permits and road conditions, excursions to selected surrounding attractions can be incorporated.

For travellers interested in photography, this additional day can be particularly valuable.

Overnight: Tawang

Day 10 — Tawang to Dirang

Begin the return journey through the Himalayan landscape.

Travel back towards Dirang, allowing time to enjoy the scenery rather than treating the return journey simply as a transfer.

Overnight: Dirang

Day 11 — Dirang to Bomdila / Bhalukpong

Continue your descent through the mountains towards the foothills.

Depending on the itinerary, the overnight stay can be arranged at Bomdila or Bhalukpong.

Overnight: Bomdila / Bhalukpong

Day 12 — Bhalukpong to Guwahati

Leave Arunachal Pradesh and return towards Assam.

Continue to Guwahati for your onward journey or overnight stay, depending on your departure schedule.

Overnight: Guwahati, if required.