Tawang Meghalaya Tour 8 Nights 9 Days

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On arrival at Guwahati airport / railway station meet with our representative and transfer to Bomdila, the sylvan paradise in Arunachal Pradesh. On arrival, check into a hotel. In the evening visit the Craft Centre. Return to the hotel for overnight stay at Bomdila.

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After an early breakfast we will leave for one of the most popular tourist destinations, Tawang. En-route we will visit Bomdila Monastery, which was constructed by TsonaGontse Rinpoche, the 12th reincarnate. The monastery is one of the most famous attractions of Bomdila and was inaugurated in 1965. Bomdila monastery is abode to Buddhist Monks and Lamas. We will be driving through the beautiful valley of Dirang to reach Sela Pass 13703 ft. En-route bubbling river and colorful tribes will greet you. On reaching spend some time around the paradise lake, which is the land of the Monpa tribes and a major center of the Mahayana Buddhism. Later, we will continue our drive to Tawang. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. In the evening

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Today we will have a full day excursion around Tawang. We will visit the famous Tawang Monastery, which was founded by Mera Lama LodreGyaltso. He was a contemporary of the fifth Dalai Lama and founded the Monestery during 17th century A.D. At present it accommodates over 500 monks and houses priceless Buddhist texts and scriptures. Later, we will go on a short trek to BramdungchungAniGomap, which is the abode of nuns and the oldest AniGompa in Tawang. The Gompa is situated in the lap of a far off mountain laced with natural scenery and comes under the administration of Tawang Monastery. In the evening we will visit Urgelling Monastery, situated 5 km to the south of town. It was here in 1683 TsangyangGyatso, the sixth Dalai Lama was born. We will also visit the Monpa Village. Overnight stay at Tawang.

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After breakfast visit Sungester Lake Alt 14500Ft which was formed in 1950, following a major earthquake. It is better known as Madhuri Lake after the actress of the same name who came here for a shoot of the film Koyla. On the way visit the Ptso Lake also known as Pankang Teng Tso Lake.

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Today after breakfast we will drive back to Bomdila. On the way we will stop to visit 1962 Indo-China War Memorial, which is dedicated to Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, of the 4th Battalion of Garhwal Rifles Infantry Regiment. He showed his heroism by fighting and holding the attack of China back for 72 hours all alone. Singh remained at his post at an altitude of about 10,000 feet before succumbing to an enemy bullet during that bloody winter war. The memorial is located 25 km before Tawang and is surrounded by scenic terrain just below the Sela Pass. After visiting the war memorial, we will continue our drive to Bomdila. En-route enjoy the beauty of snow-clad peaks namely Kangto 7090 mt, NyegiKangsang 7050 mt, Gorichen 6488 mt. Upon arrival at Bomdila, check into the hotel. Enjoy evening at leisure, followed by overnight stay at the hotel at Dirang.

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Today after breakfast we will drive to Tezpur, en-route visit the Orchid Center at Tipi. Tipi houses over 7500 orchids. On display are some of the finest species like the Dainty Ladys Slipper or the more formal sounding Dendrobium. Continue drive to Tezpur. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Fresh-n-up and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Tezpur. The place is also known as The City of Blood. It is steeped in mythologies and legends. Situated on the north bank of Brahmaputra, this town of magnificent scenic beauty and exquisite archaeological ruins is the head quarter of Sonitpur District. Overnight stay at Tezpur.

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After breakfast, set off for Cherrapunji, well known for receiving one of the highest rainfall in the world. Cherrapunjee is locally known as Sohra and is situated at a distance of 56 kms from Shillong. On the way is the Mawkdok Valley which is a very prominent sightseeing for tourists. Then on the way we visit the Nohsngithiang falls Seven sister falls which is known to be the symbol of the Unity of the Seven States of North East India. Later than we visit the Mawsmai cave, a major crowd puller that leaves tourists spellbound. After trekking in the majestic cave we move for Eco Park, which hosts several hybrid and indigenous orchids. It also offers a breathtaking view of distant Sylhet Plains of neighboring Bangladesh. Overnight stay at Cherrapunji.

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Mawlynnong/Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as Gods own garden has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. Visit the Living Root Bridge in the nearby village of Rawai. The village also offers a sight of natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. From Mawlynnong one can see the Indo-Bangladesh Border. After some time we travel for Dawki in the East Jaintia Hills, on arrival is the Umngot River where the water is crystal clear and is said to be one of the clearest river in India. The journey from Mawlynnong to Dawki is thrilling and scenic as we pass through lush green valleys and waterfalls peddling down from every corner of the hills. We will take a boat ride which is the most astonishing thing to do in Dawki

After check out depart for guwahati for our next destination called Tirupati Balaji Temple. After spending a quality time we will leave for guwahati Airport/Railway station where our journey comes to an end.