Photography Tour Northeast

Package Overview

Highlights: Tawang Monastery, Mukto Village, Thembang Village, Culinary Class in Dirang, Ziro Valley and Apatani Villages, Majuli Island, Accommodation in Homestays, Storytelling and Homemade Meals

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : GUWAHATI

  Arrive in Guwahati. Be met by your Holiday Scout representative and check in at Homestay. After lunch visit Kamakhya Temple, a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Shakti, the goddess of power. Evening boat ride on the Brahmaputra River. Overnight in Guwahati.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : GUWAHATI to BOMDILA

  After breakfast our journey into the Eastern Himalayas begins as we drive to Bomdila. En route visit Tipi Orchid Research Centre and Sessa waterfalls. Check in at Homestay. Enjoy an evening walk in Bomdila market. Overnight in Bomdila.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 3 : BOMDILA

  Early morning trek to Rigzin Woeseling Monastery for Tibetan Buddhist oracle reading with revered monk Sange Lama. Pause to admire awe inspiring panoramic views. After breakfast visit Bomdila Monastery followed by a short drive to Chillipam Monastery in nearby Rupa. Evening storytelling in the Homestay. Overnight in Bomdila.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 4 : BOMDILA to TAWANG

  After breakfast drive to Tawang. On the way, cross Sela Pass which at 13700 feet is one of India’s highest motorable passes. Stop here to take in the views of the majestic Sela Lake area. Visit Jaswant Garh, the site where the Indian Soldier Jaswant Singh put up a last stand against the marauding Chinese army in the 1962 war. Proceed to Nuranang and get a glimpse of the powerful Jang waterfall. Check in at Homestay. Overnight in Tawang.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 5 : TAWANG

  The day is dedicated to landmarks in and around the sacred Buddhist citadel. After breakfast visit Tawang Monastery, the world’s second largest practising Buddhist monastery. It houses rare artefacts and an imposing statue of Buddha. Proceed to Urgelling Monastery, the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. After lunch, visit Thuk Choening Nunnery. Evening spent at leisure exploring Tawang market. Overnight in Tawang.

  • Hotspots Tawang Monastery
  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 6 : TAWANG

  After breakfast visit Khinmey Monastery and Mukto village which is village inhabited by Monpa tribals who are known for their traditional papermaking craft. On the way back, stop at an iron chain suspension bridge or Chag-Zam that is estimated to be almost 600 years old. Spanning more than 100 meters across the Tawang River, it represents a rare and remarkable architectural achievement. Afternoon storytelling in the Homestay. Overnight in Tawang.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 7 : TAWANG to DIRANG

  After breakfast drive to Dirang. On arrival check in at Homestay. After lunch visit the 9th century fortress or Dzong and the quaint adjoining village. Stroll at your leisure. Evening culinary class featuring momo, the world-famous crescent shaped dumpling. Overnight in Dirang.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 8 : DIRANG

  After breakfast visit Thupsung Dhargyelling Monastery, picturesque Sangti Valley and Thembang, an ancient fortified village with high historical and cultural significance. After lunch storytelling in the Homestay. Overnight in Dirang.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 9 : DIRANG to ITANAGAR

  After breakfast drive to Itanagar, capital of Arunachal Pradesh. On the way visit Nag Mandir at Kaspi Village also famed for its mountain cliffs which house numerous beehives. On arrival check in at Homestay. Afternoon spent at leisure. Overnight in Itanagar.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 10 : ITANAGAR to ZIRO

  After breakfast we begin our journey to Ziro Valley which is known for its scenic beauty and for the amazing people that call it home. En route visit Itanagar Monastery and museum, Naharlagun local market, and a Nyishi tribal village. Check in at Homestay. Overnight in Ziro.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 11 : ZIRO

  After breakfast meet the local Apatani people and learn about their daily life and culture. Experience tribal delicacies, walk among uniquely cultivated paddy fields and meet a generation entrenched in tradition. Also visit Ziro craft centre and local market. Overnight in Ziro.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 12 : ZIRO

  The day allows us to explore more Apatani villages. Also pay a visit Ziro viewpoint. After lunch storytelling in the Homestay followed by a performance of folk dances. Overnight in Ziro.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 13 : ZIRO to MAJULI

  After breakfast we head for Assam and specifically to Majuli, the worlds’ largest inhabited river island located in the Brahmaputra and famed for its scenic beauty. On arrival check in at Homestay and visit a Mishing tribal village. Overnight in Majuli.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 14 : MAJULI

  After breakfast visit a mask making workshop, pottery village and Satra, an ancient Hindu Vashnavaite monastery and centre for art. Here witness a folk dance performed by resident monks. Afternoon storytelling in the Homestay. Overnight in Majuli.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 15 : MAJULI to GUWAHATI

  Early Morning ferry and drive to Guwahati. Check in at Homestay. Overnight in Guwahati.

  • Themes Trekking, Sightseeing
• Day 16 : GUWAHATI

  Drop at the airport for onward journey. TOUR ENDS.

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in double occupancy
• All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Dinner)
• Drinking water, snacks
• Transfers to and from the airport, ferry crossing
• Transportation by SUV (Innova or Xylo)
• Inner Line Permit/Protected Area Permit (for Arunachal Pradesh only)
• Entry fee to all parks/monuments/folk dances
• English-speaking tour guide

Exclusions

• Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours or extra meals ordered
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Prices include"
• Tips, insurance, laundry, phone calls, medication, visa fees
• Any kind of drinks (alcoholic, mineral, aerated) - Connecting flights, trains or other conveyance
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.

Package Start From

• Guwahati, Assam, India, Asia

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