Echoes of the Eastern Himalayas

Echoes of the Eastern Himalayas

10 Days | A Journey Through the Living Heritage of Arunachal Pradesh

Trek into timeless valleys, stay in farms and monasteries, witness shamanic rituals, feast on tribal delicacies, and discover the soulful rhythm of Arunachal’s mountain life.

 

🐘 Day 1: Mystical Assam Prelude

Arrival at Guwahati Airport
Drive to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary – home to the highest density of one-horned rhinos
Visit Mayong Museum of Magic – India’s ancient land of sorcery
Stop at a traditional magician’s home for folklore & tricks
Visit the ruins of the Mayong royal household
Overnight in Pobitora

 

🚗 Day 2: Mountain Roads & Monpa Welcomes

Early morning elephant safari through Pobitora’s misty wetlands
Post breakfast, drive toward Dirang (8–9 hrs)
• Stop at Tezpur for riverside breakfast
• Lunch at Bomdila, enjoy local Monpa cuisine
Arrive in Dirang by late evening
Explore the local markets if your have time
Stay at Dirang

 

 

🍏 Day 3: Life in Dirang Valley

Visit Dirang Dzong – an ancient tribal fort
Explore Dirang Monastery and interact with novice monks
Drive up to Mandala Top – 108 stupas on a mountain ridge
Apple & Kiwi orchard visit – taste farm-fresh fruit
Dinner with a Monpa family, learn about their customs
Stay in Dirang

 

🌿 Day 4: Valley of Birds and Bamboo

Drive to Sangti Valley, known for:
• Migratory black-necked cranes (Nov–Feb)
• Trout fishing streams
• Quiet forest trails
Explore Chug Valley – a hidden cultural pocket with bamboo crafts
Optional: visit a handloom workshop
Picnic lunch by the river
Overnight stay at Sangti Valley

 

🌄 Day 5: Ascending to Tawang

Scenic drive to Tawang
• En route, pause at Nuranang Falls – a roaring 100-meter-high cascade
• Visit local tribal markets in Tawang for textiles & yak cheese
Try Thukpa & Zan (traditional Monpa dishes) at a family-run eatery
Night Stay at Tawang

 

🕉️ Day 6: Tawang’s Spiritual Trail

Sunrise visit to the majestic Tawang Monastery (2nd largest in the world)
Full-day excursion to:
• Bumla Pass (India-China border, with permit)
• Sangetsar (Madhuri) Lake – prayer flags and silence
• PT Tso Lake – untouched alpine beauty
Return to Tawang for light shopping and monastery café conversations
Optional: Attend evening prayer at a village gompa

 

🌸 Day 7: Hidden Hamlet of Shergaon

Drive to Shergaon, a lesser-known paradise of orchids, monks, and birds
Evening stroll through pine-lined paths and local village homes
Check into a Sherdukpen-style homestay or orchard lodge

 

🚶‍♂️ Day 8: Walks, Waterfalls & Wisdom

Morning monastery tour – meet lamas and learn local legends
Visit hidden waterfalls tucked in rhododendron forests
Guided village walk: visit woodcarvers, weavers, and Sherdukpen elders
Participate in a traditional cooking session or basket weaving demo
Stay in Shergaon

 

🛍️ Day 9: Back to Guwahati via Craft Trail

Early return to Guwahati (8–9 hrs)
En route, light cultural and tea breaks
Visit NEDFi Haat – curated handicrafts from all NE states
• Bamboo & cane crafts, tribal textiles, local pottery
Stay in Guwahati

 

🎁 Day 10: Departure with Stories

Transfer to the airport or railway station
Carry back memories, flavours, and stories of Monpa monks, Sherdukpen villagers, and magical valleys

 

🌟 Optional Add-ons:

Cultural performances by local youth in Dirang or Shergaon
Meditation session at Tawang Monastery
Forest walk with a local botanist in Sangti