Pilgrimage Tours
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Prayer flags, cloud-wrapped passes and the great gompas of Arunachal.
High in the eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh holds some of India's most spectacular Buddhist monasteries, crowning the road from Guwahati up to Bomdila and Tawang. This is a journey of soaring passes, apple orchards, alpine lakes and centuries-old gompas alive with chanting and butter lamps. For Indian travellers an Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Arunachal, and we arrange this as part of your booking. Most guests from South India fly into Guwahati, from where the mountains rise over a scenic two-day drive.
Drive from Guwahati into the Arunachal foothills, pausing at Bhalukpong for permit formalities, and overnight in the pretty Dirang valley.
Visit Bomdila monastery, then cross the dramatic Sela Pass and descend into Tawang by evening.
A full day exploring the great Tawang gompa, the local nunneries, the war memorial and the town's bustling market.
Excursion towards the high lakes and passes near Tawang, subject to weather and permits, before returning to town.
Begin the scenic drive back towards Bomdila or Guwahati for your onward flight, carrying memories of the high monasteries.
Indicative North East India package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):
| Trip Duration | Indicative Price (per person) |
|---|---|
| 3 Nights / 4 Days | from ₹16,999 |
| 4 Nights / 5 Days | from ₹19,999 |
| 5 Nights / 6 Days | from ₹23,999 |
| 6 Nights / 7 Days | from ₹27,999 |
| 7 Nights / 8 Days | from ₹32,999 |
Indicative land-package prices — flights to Guwahati and any permits are additional, and the final quote depends on hotels, season and route. Share your dates for an itemised quote.
The monastery trail through western Arunachal is one of the most scenic drives in India, climbing from lush foothills to snow-dusted passes. At its heart is Tawang, home to a monastery founded in the 17th century and a living centre of Himalayan Buddhism. Along the way, Bomdila and Dirang add their own gompas, orchards and mountain views.
Arunachal Pradesh requires an Inner Line Permit for Indian travellers. We assist with the ILP as part of your booking; please share valid ID details in good time. Foreign nationals require a separate Protected Area Permit, which we can advise on. Permits and road access are subject to government rules and mountain conditions.
Guwahati is the gateway airport, well linked from South India. From there it is a two-day mountain drive to Tawang via Bomdila and Sela Pass in our vehicles. Roads are winding and altitude gains are steep, so we plan gentle, safe stages. Flights from the south are quoted separately on top of the land cost.
The most reliable months are roughly April to October, when passes are usually open and skies clear. Sela Pass can see snow well into spring, and heavy monsoon rain from June to September may cause landslides. Winter brings snow and possible road closures, so we plan around the season.
Ascend gradually to help acclimatise, carry warm layers even in summer and keep buffer days for weather. Mobile network and fuel stops are limited in the mountains, so we brief you fully. Please respect monastery etiquette, removing shoes and seeking permission before photographing interiors.
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