Tawang Monastery beneath the high Himalaya in Arunachal Pradesh
Group Tour

Grand North East with Tawang — 8 Nights

Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal's Tawang monastery combined into one grand North East circuit.

4.7 (47) 9D / 8N North East India, India From ₹55,000 per person

About this journey

Overview

This eight-night grand tour is the most complete way to see the North East in one trip, joining Assam's wildlife and river culture, Meghalaya's waterfalls, and Arunachal Pradesh's high Himalayan monastery town of Tawang. You cross the Sela Pass at over 4,000m, visit the 400-year-old Tawang monastery — India's largest — and the Bum La border viewpoint near Tibet, before descending through Bomdila's orchards back toward Guwahati and on to Shillong's hills and Cherrapunji's falls. The Inner Line Permit for Arunachal is arranged as part of the package. It's designed for small groups and keen travellers with time for a longer, more physically demanding itinerary across three states.

Trip highlights

  • Arrive Guwahati, drive to Tezpur
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  • Dirang to Tawang via Sela Pass
  • Tawang Monastery and Bum La excursion
  • Tawang to Dirang, return drive
  • Dirang to Guwahati via Tezpur

9 days planned

Day-by-day itinerary

Land at Guwahati and drive around four hours to Tezpur on the Brahmaputra's north bank, a historic town that serves as the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh. Overnight rest ahead of the mountain drive.

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What's included

Inclusions

  • 8 nights' accommodation across Guwahati, Tezpur, Dirang, Tawang, Shillong and Cherrapunji
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Airport pickup and drop at Guwahati
  • Inner Line Permit (ILP) arrangement for Arunachal Pradesh
  • Private vehicle with experienced mountain-route driver throughout
  • Sela Pass and Bum La border viewpoint excursion (permit dependent)
  • Tawang Monastery and War Memorial visits
  • Kaziranga jeep safari en route
  • Cherrapunji and Shillong sightseeing
  • All toll, permit and driver allowances

Exclusions

  • Airfare and train tickets to and from the start city
  • Lunches and beverages unless specified in inclusions
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry and phone bills
  • Travel insurance and any medical costs
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • Rate changes due to peak-date or festival surcharges
  • Bum La excursion permit fee if not granted on the requested date
  • Oxygen cylinder or medical support at altitude, arranged separately if required

Where you sleep

Accommodation details

Total nights
8 nights
Properties
6 hotels
Average rating
3.0 star
Board basis
Breakfast and dinner
Hotel Luit / similar

Hotel Luit / similar

Tezpur

1 night Deluxe room Breakfast and dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Pemaling Resort / similar

Pemaling Resort / similar

Dirang

2 nights Cottage room Breakfast and dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Hotel Tawang Heights / similar

Hotel Tawang Heights / similar

Tawang

2 nights Deluxe room, heater Breakfast and dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Hotel Brahmaputra Grand / similar

Hotel Brahmaputra Grand / similar

Guwahati

1 night Deluxe room Breakfast only
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Cherry Resort / similar

Cherry Resort / similar

Cherrapunji

1 night Cottage room Breakfast and dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Hotel Polo Towers / similar

Hotel Polo Towers / similar

Shillong

1 night Superior room Breakfast and dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Hotels shown are our preferred properties. On sold-out dates we substitute a stay of the same or higher category and confirm it with you before booking.

Payments & policies

Good to know

Payment schedule

25% at the time of booking, balance 30 days before departure. All payments by bank transfer or UPI.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. 30–15 days: 25% of the trip cost. Within 15 days: 100% of the trip cost.

Visa and documents

Passport valid for at least six months beyond travel. Our visa desk handles filing and documentation.

Availability

Departures available through the season, subject to hotel and flight availability at the time of booking.

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