The Dalai Lama Trail 10D/9Nbeyonders2024-01-10T09:50:43+00:00
In 1959, His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama fled from Tibet to India through Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh or the land of “Dawn lit Mountains” rises from the Assam plains as a mass of densely forested, and impossibly steep, hills, which eventually top off as snow-capped peaks along the Tibetan border. It is one of India’s last unspoilt wildernesses. Home to 26 indigenous tribes, Arunachal is a sanctuary for India’s natural and anthropological heritage. A staggering five hundred species of orchid –found in its glacial terrain, alpine meadows and subtropical rainforest are a visual delight. It is also home to the oldest and the second largest Monastery in Asia region and also the birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama.
I have sprinkled a little bit of wildlife from Assam for some action after a calm and peaceful sojourn with nature.
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Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - Guwahati: Glimpse of Assam
Arrival at Guwahati, explore the city at leisure and enjoy the Brahmaputra river cruise in the evening
Day 2 - Nameri: National Park
Visit the Kamakhya temple, one of the Shakti Shrines of India and drive further to Eco Camp in Nameri National Park. Enjoy a relaxed stroll by the Jia Bhoroli river in the evening.
Day 3 - Dirang: Scenic Arunachal
Get ready for a long and scenic drive to the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh. The landscape will gradually change from flat plains to lofty hills and mountains with deep gorges. Visit the old Dirang village and the local market.
Day 4 - Thembang: Royal Tibet
Visit Thembang village, whose inhabitants claim direct ancestry to the royal family of Tibet. Know more about the historical significance of Thembang Dzong. Drive further to the Sangti valley, which seems like a place straight out of fairy tales.
Day 5-6 - Tawang: Mighty Gash
Tawang, a gorgeous patchwork of mountain ridges, vast fields and clusters of Buddhist monasteries and Monpa villages. Soak in the serene atmosphere at the 400 years old Tawang Monastery. Visit Ani Gompa, inhabited by only nuns and Urgelling Monastery, the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. Take a peek into the life of Monpa village.
Day 7 - Zemithang: Northern Arunachal
Drive to Zemithang. Visit the famous Gorsam Chorten in Zemithang a historic monument constructed in a similar style as Bodhnath Chorten in Kathmandu.
Day 8 - Bomdila: War Memorial
Drive back to Bomdila which is at an altitude of 8000 ft. Stop at Jaswant Garh, a war memorial of 1962 saga. Visit lower Gompa and the local market in Bomdila.
Day 9 - Tezpur: Blood Town
Travel to Tezpur. Visit Cole Park, where the ruins of temples and many stone inscriptions are scattered. Get a peek at the romantic and vivacious side of this city.
Day 10 - Departure: Bye!
Travel to the Guwahati airport for your flight back home after following the Dalai Lama Trail.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation with breakfast in selected category hotels on double occupancy.
- All transfers including Airport transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All guided tours (group or private) and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
- Taxes, as applicable (Currently the GST rate is @ 5%)
- International/Domestic Airfare, Visa Fees, Travel Insurance, vaccination charges etc.
- Payment Gateway charges.
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, tipping etc.
- All other services not specified in the itinerary.
- Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat staff, etc.
- Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than those mentioned
in the tour program.
- Lunch and Dinner throughout the tour unless otherwise mentioned in the itinerary.
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