Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati: Gateway to the Northeast
Assam
Arrive at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Int'l (GAU). The day is dedicated to final preparations, including vehicle checks and ILP/PAP permit verification. Optional evening visit to Kamakhya Temple or a Brahmaputra river cruise.
BriefingPermit CheckStay: Guwahati
Day 2: Guwahati to Dirang: Ascending Arunachal
~320 KM / 10-12 Hrs
A challenging day of driving marking the transition from the plains into the Eastern Himalayas. Arrive in the serene Dirang Valley on the banks of the Dirang River.
Himalayan EntryRiver ValleyStay: Dirang
Day 3: Dirang to Tawang via Sela Tunnel
~140 KM / 5-6 Hrs
Traverse beneath the Sela Pass via the all-weather Sela Tunnel (~13,000 ft). Stop at Jaswant Garh War Memorial (1962 Sino-Indian War tribute). Final descent offers views of the Tawang Monastery.
Sela TunnelJaswant GarhAltitude: 10,000 ft
Day 4: Tawang: Monasteries & Majestic Views
Sightseeing
Visit the Tawang Monastery (2nd largest in the world). Explore the Tawang War Memorial and the Giant Buddha Statue for panoramic valley views.
Buddhist CultureWar MemorialStay: Tawang
Day 5: Tawang: High-Altitude Lakes & Leisure
Border Excursion
Optional excursion towards the India-China border (requires separate permits). Visit PT Tso Lake and the beautiful Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar Tso). Spectacular mountain scenery.
Bum La PassMadhuri LakeAcclimatization
Day 6: Tawang to Tenga Valley: Over Sela Pass
~170 KM / 6-8 Hrs
Return journey via the traditional, scenic route over the historic Sela Pass (~13,700 ft). Enjoy Sela Lake at the summit before descending to the quiet Tenga Valley.
Sela Pass SummitScenic DescentStay: Tenga
Day 7: Tenga to Kaziranga: Mountains to Grasslands
~250 KM / 7-8 Hrs
Dramatic landscape change descending from Himalayan foothills back to the plains of Assam. Destination: Kaziranga National Park (UNESCO Site).
Landscape ChangeUNESCO SiteStay: Kaziranga
Day 8: Kaziranga: The One-Horned Rhino Safari
Wildlife Safari
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris. Spot the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, wild water buffalo, swamp deer, and tigers.
Rhino SightingJeep SafariWildlife
Day 9: Kaziranga to Guwahati: Return to Capital
~200 KM / 4-5 Hrs
Relaxed drive back to Guwahati. Afternoon for last-minute souvenir shopping (Assam tea and silk). Farewell dinner.
Assam TeaSilk ShoppingStay: Guwahati
Day 10: Departure from Guwahati
10 KM / Departure
After breakfast, transfer to GAU airport for your flight home, concluding the memorable journey.
End of TourAirport Drop
