Arunachal Pradesh women group tour with Tawang, Dirang

Arunachal – Dawn lit mountains

Arunachal Pradesh & Assam

9 Days

Moderate Walk/Climb (3-5 km/day)

START DATE

28 MAR, Sat

END DATE

5 APR, Sun

₹59,000*

on double sharing

* 5% GST extra

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Arunachal – Dawn lit mountains

₹ 59,000 * 5% GST extra

START DATE

28 MAR, Sat

END DATE

5 APR, Sun

₹ 59,000 * 5% GST extra

This is a trip where your journey is your destination. Join our Arunachal Pradesh women group tour to experience changing landscapes! From verdant valleys to high mountain passes, from flowing rivers to glacial lakes. Listen to the stories of war and peace. Get your dose of history at the war memorial and brush with spirituality at the Tawang monastery. Feel calm as the prayer flags flutter and take your prayers up the mighty Himalayas. Come join us on a all-women group trip to North East India, to let yourself be with all colours of nature and let that be a part of you.

Highlights

Experience calm at monasteries of Dirang, Tawang, and Bomdila

Visit the Bum La (16,500 ft) and Sela (13,700 ft) pass

Have fun as you try your hands at momo making

Get a tour of a serene Assam tea garden

Important

Our Arunachal women group trip is a high altitude trip and requires a certain level of fitness. It is advisable to consult a physician first before undertaking the trip. You will also need an Indian Passport or Voter’s Card for getting the Inner Line Permit for Arunachal Pradesh and special permit for Bum La.

Getting there

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Arrive by 10 AM on 23 MAR

Guwahati Airport (GAU)

Assam

Return after 9 AM on 05 APR

Guwahati Airport (GAU)

Assam

Itinerary

5°C - 25°C | Pleasant days, cool/cold nights

Chance of rain: Scattered

Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change

Day 1 : Reach Guwahati and drive to your stay amidst the tea estate.

Arrivals

Drive: 3-4 hrs

Heritage homestay

Reach Guwahati by noon and move more towards your heritage homestay amidst tea gardens. Check in to stay. Dinner and overnight at Bhutiaali Gaon.

Meals during the Arunachal Pradesh group trip will be simple and at times, will not be the dishes you are used to. For breakfast, it will be hard to get aloo parathas, idli, poha or upma in these parts. Eggs and toast are mostly what are served in all hospitality establishments. Their local breakfast is fried rice.

This is a high altitude trip and there are do’s and don’ts of travelling to high altitude places that you must follow. Also, please consult your physician regarding the same and get prescription medicine if required.

Himanshi Kumari

I could not have asked for a better trip experience while travelling on an all women group tour...Each homestay/resort/hotel was chosen well, equipped with amenities and provided good food making sure we are comfortable. Even while travelling as only women group, we never faced any issues with safety or other wise.

Day 2 : Tea Garden walk. Drive to Dirang. Overnight at Dirang.

Walk: 1-2 hrs

Drive: 5-6 hrs

Start your day with a tea estate tour. After breakfast, start towards Dirang (220 kms). Reach Dirang by evening. On the way, visit the Orchid Gardens. Overnight at Dirang.

The roads in Arunachal are not always great. Given the terrain and the altitude, they are non-existent in some places. The average speed will be less than 20 kmph. The rewards more than make up for it, though! The journey will be scenic though tiring. Please reconsider if you have back issues.

In some places there is road widening work going on in Arunachal for the past few years. We might have to take diversions.

Day 3 : Dirang Monastery, Mandala Top & Sangti Valley. Overnight at Dirang.

Monastery

Climb/Walk

Local stays

Step out early to visit the Mandala Top. Also visit the Dirang monastery in Arunachal. After lunch, surrounded by Eastern Himalayan ranges, an area rich in dense forests and rivers, let yourself be with nature with the beauty of Sangti Valley. Overnight at Dirang.

Culture in Arunachal is laid back. The food is prepared fresh and the order needs to be placed at least an hour in advance, especially for group travel. Please cooperate with your trip lead.

Higher altitudes require a certain level of fitness. We are not strictly trekking anywhere but even climbing up the stairs to the monastery will feel like treks, given the altitude (around 8000 to 16500 ft altitudes). If walking at steep places is an issue for you, please reconsider.

In line with the ideology of F5 Escapes, we will be staying in small guest houses and homestays during our Arunachal women group tour. Please come with an open mind about sharing someone’s home and maintain the sanctity. This trip is about actually understanding a culture which is different and yet, is our own.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? The Dirang Monastery was officially inaugurated in 2017 by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and is formally known as the Thupsung Dhargye Ling, which translates to meaning ‘Place of Flourishing of the Buddha’s Speech.’

Day 4 : Mago Village. Overnight at Jang.

Drive: 3-5 hrs

Culinary experience

After breakfast, get ready for another beautiful road journey ahead through Mago village, which is still a beautifully kept secret. Drive through the scenic roads, beautiful villages exploring the unexplored. Reach Jang by evening. Enjoy a momo making session. Overnight at Jang.

Sun rises early and sets early in North East India. In fact, the first rays of morning in India, fall in Arunachal Pradesh. So our days will start early and end early. To cover everything that is promised, it is important that we maintain the timings. Although distances are less, the mountain roads make it difficult to maintain the average speed of more than 20 kmph.

Day 5 : Nuranang/Jung Waterfall. Tawang sightseeing. Overnight at Tawang.

Drive: 3-4 hrs

Monastery

Local attractions

After breakfast, start towards Tawang. Visit Nuranang Waterfalls on the way, one of the most stunning waterfalls in Arunachal Pradesh. If the weather permits, we will take a slight detour to see a 600 years old iron chain suspension bridge, Chag-Zam Bridge which represents a rare and remarkable architecture. Visit Tawang Monastery. Explore the local market and Craft Centre. Overnight at Tawang.

Tawang is at 10000 ft. If you can walk briskly for 2 kilometres regularly, you should be okay. If walking at steep places is an issue for you, please reconsider.

Mountain states may get rainfall/snowfall unexpectedly sometimes. It will be cold. Be prepared with fleece/down feather jackets, thermal wear, and complete winter gear.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? The Tawang Monastery is Asia’s second largest monastery and India’s largest and controls 17 Gompas in the region!

Day 6 : Bumla Pass and Madhuri Lake,PTso. Overnight at Tawang.

Drive: 2-4 hrs

Walk: 2-3 hrs

Sightseeing

Start a little early for the day. Visit Bum La Pass, a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5,000m (16,500ft), on the Himalayan mountain range. Shonga-tser Lake (45 kms), sounding difficult to pronounce, has a starry name to it. We would be visiting this superstar lake today till you figure out what name it holds. Also visit the beautiful P-Tso. Overnight at Tawang.

The road to Bum La is usually open in the season. But owing to the army’s presence, unpredictable weather patterns or any other condition, the permits are assigned a day before. In case the roads are closed that day for some reason, we will still be doing other sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.

Bum La Pass is at 16,500 ft and Sela Pass is at 13,700 ft. While there is no trek required to visit these places, being at these altitudes will be exhausting due to oxygen rarity and low temperatures. We are reaching these places by road and so there will be a steady acclimatisation for your body. Your night stays are not above 10,000 ft.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? The road to Bum La is also the historical route the Chinese army marched into India during the 1962 Sino-Indian war.

Day 7 : Sela Pass and Jaswantgarh War Memorial. Overnight at Bomdila.

Drive: 4-6 hrs

Walk: 1-2 hrs

Local attractions

Start journey towards Bomdila (171 kms). Visit Sela pass. Very close to Pass is Sela Lake, visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial and bridge. Overnight at Bomdila.

The story of Jaswant Singh Rawat is awe-inspiring. He was an Indian rifleman soldier of 4 Garhwal Rifles, Uttarakhand who won the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously at the Battle of Nuranang during the 1962 India-China war.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? This part of the Eastern Himalayan range is special for the Buddhists as it is believed that about 101 lakes exist in and around Sela pass!

Day 8 : Bomdila Monastery. Proceed towards Guwahati. Overnight at Guwahati.

Drive: 6-7 hrs

Monastery

Group dinner

Visit the Bomdila Monastery. After breakfast, proceed towards Guwahati (300 kms). It’s a long journey. Talk about experiences, memories, laughter. End the journey with a wonderful dinner. Overnight at Guwahati.

Pushpa KS

Very well organised & arranged escape route to Arunachal.

Day 9 : Fly out. Trip Ends.

Return flights

Catch the flight back after breakfast. Our Arunachal Pradesh all-women group trip ends.

Book your return flights from Guwahati after 9 AM. Hotel check-out time is 11 AM.

Important

Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 19,500 + 5% GST

Adolescents (11 yrs to 17 yrs): INR 59,000 + 5% GST

Additional Services: If on Day 9, you have time before you fly out, we can suggest and plan your sightseeing in and around Guwahati, at extra cost. If you arrive early, or extend your stay, we can help you arrange your travel and stay at extra cost.

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Arunachal Pradesh tour package includes:

Accommodation on double sharing basis for 8 nights

Airport transfer in batches

Road transportation in a Tempo Traveller.

Local vehicle for visit to Bum La in Sumo.

Local vehicle (Maruti Omni) to visit the Chagzam Bridge if the weather permits

Three major meals of the day starting from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 9.

Monastery and Monuments entrance fees, parking charges.

Inner line Permit for Arunachal and special permit for Bum La

Guidance of an F5 Tour Lead.

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Flights to Guwahati from your city of residence and return.

Meals/Food other than mentioned

Tips and other expenses of personal nature.

Accommodation/Stay/Food during Transit.

Camera Charges for monuments

Any expenses arising out of natural or man-made contingency. We will make arrangements to deal with the contingency, at extra cost.

5% GST

Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions.

Policy

Terms & Conditions

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION

If cancelled 90 days or more in advance, cancellation fee is 15% of the trip amount.

25% of the trip cost if cancelled 89 – 60 days in advance.

50% of the trip cost if cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.

Last 15 days – no show – the entire amount will be forfeited.

If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges of the flights will apply.

DISCLAIMER

F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.

All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.

FAQs

What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary to get the exact names of the accommodation used in the trip.

What type of food will be available in Arunachal during Arunachal Pradesh road trip?

Mostly local food like thukpa and momos. Rice, Dal and locally grown vegetables. Cornflakes and Eggs will be available for breakfast. Dishes like aloo paratha, idli, upma or poha are not easily available. If you have special dietary requests, please let us know beforehand. Please note that the staple in Arunachal and Assam is rice so rotis will not be available as easily. Their local breakfast is fried rice. So they serve mostly eggs, bread and cornflakes for the guests. Please carry some fruits.

Will there be geysers/room heaters?

Arunachal is a remote and organic state and people there live as naturally as possible. All stays will have water heating facilities and in case of a power cut, the hosts will provide you hot water from wood-fired heaters. Please do not insist on a diesel run generator and have patience. Room heaters may not be available everywhere. Please carry hot water bottles so the beds can be kept warm.

Will there be trekking?

We are not strictly trekking anywhere but even climbing up the stairs to the monastery will feel like treks, given the altitude (around 8000 to 16500 ft altitudes).

As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Arunachal group tour?

Absolutely! We design our women only tours to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. While solo female trips give you the autonomy to pace your trip, group travelling is hassle-free and without the mental load of planning and organising. You travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our Arunachal women trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.

What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Note on Smoking and Alcohol policy: Everyone joining is an adult and we realise that we cannot dictate the behaviour on how you should enjoy the trip. Each destination offers a locally brewed wine or beer and we would love for you to try them. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Alcohol on higher altitude can make you extremely dehydrated. And even smaller quantities can cause a hangover. At a destination where it is bright and sunny at 5:30 am, hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable. If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray. Smoking at high altitude is not recommended.

How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.

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