SUMMER SPECIAL tours in Northeast India
Starting from Sikkim in the west across Bhutan and to Arunachal Pradesh a formidable stretch of the Eastern Himalayas are open to Active Holidays like Treks & Hikes, Bicycle Tours, White Water Rafting on scenic mountain rivers and more. In the pages that follow we bring you a few of such holidays.
This trek takes you to some spectacular Himalayan landscapes with 4900 mtrs as the maximum altitude. Peaks like Gorichen and Kangto, both over 7000 mtrs can be seen. The vegetation undergoes a gradual change and there are small but interesting tribal villages on the way. Tawang also features in this trek with the nearly 400 year old Tawang Gompa and Urgelling, the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama as highlights. Before you fly out we have arranged a 2 night stay near a nature reserve for a walk and an optional rafting with mild rapids on the Bhorelli River.
15 Nights/ 16 Days -- with 09 days of trekking
Guwahati – Bhalukpong – Thembang – Trek – Jang – Tawang – Bomdila – Nameri – Guwahati
Day 01: Arrive Guwahati by air – Drive to Bhalukpong, 240 km/ 6 hours
Meet and assist and transfer to Bhalokpong on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. After brief formalities at the border, drive up to your hotel overlooking the Kameng river.
Day 02: Drive Bhalukpong – Thembang (2400 mtrs),130 km/ 5-6 hours.
Drive up hill for appx 6 hours to Thembang crossing the town of Bomdila. The landscape changes dramatically from the Assam plains to the lofty mountains. Overnight tents.
Day 03: Trek Thembang – Tungri, 3180 mtrs, 18 km, 7 hours.
Today we trek uphill and reach Tungri, a place commanding beautiful views of the surrounding areas, Overnight tents.
Day 04: At Tungri
Acclimatize. Walk short distances. Overnight tents.
Day 05: Trek Tungri to Chang La (3750 mtrs), 10 km, 5 hours.
We are now climbing to high altitudes where vegetation is thinning out. Overnight tents.
Day 06: Trek Tangla to Potak, (4160 mtrs), 14 km, 6 hours.
Some more climbing today to reach Potak. Overnight tents.
Day 07: Trek Pota to Lurtem, 4715 mtrs, 7 hours trek
Today we are going over the Je la pass at 4715 mtrs, the highest point in this trek. Climb down to pitch tents at Lurtem. Overnight tents.
Day 08: Trek Lurtem to Mago, (3615 mtrs), 14 km, 6 hours.
We descend to Mago today. Mago has natural hot water springs. Spend time here and visit the small village. Overnight tents.
Day 09: At Mago
Mago is magical with great views of high mountain peaks, small Monpa tribal community, hot water springs. This is a good place to take some rest after all the trekking.
Day 10: Trek Mago to New Mealing, 2640 mtrs, 11 km, 7 hours.
Trek down to New Mealing. Overnight tents.
Day 11: Trek New Mealing towards Jang, drive to Tawang, 45 km, 2 hours
Trek for 01 hour towards the highway to Tawang. Pick up by our vehicles and drive 45 km to Tawang, 2980 mtrs. Overnight in hotel/ homestay.
The Mishmi hills are home to some of the most incredible treks in India. Following old hunting trails along lush green valleys and steep mountains are a great way to explore and experience the natural beauty of the Eastern Himalayas.
This trek will take you to seven breathtakingly beautiful high altitude lakes hidden in the unnamed hills of the frontier state of India, Arunachal Pradesh. Starting from open valleys of tall grass and ferns, you will climb to an elevation of 4000 meters into the glaciers that feeds these lakes and rivers below. May, June and then, September to mid-November are good months to trek to the 7 Lakes. You will encounter wild flowers in May and June. Late August and September may have rains, October and November have clear skies with spectacular views of the Eastern Himalayas, though the climate is much colder.
The trek is ideal for intermediate to expert trekkers. You will be accompanied by experienced guides and former hunters who know the territory well.
11 Nights/ 12 Days -- with 07 days of trekking
Dibrugarh – Roing – Anini – Trek – Roing – Dibrugarh
Day 01: Dibrugarh – drive to Roing, 160 km/ 4.5 hours
Arrive at Dibrugarh, meet and assist and transfer by road into Arunachal Pradesh – a pleasant drive through picturesque tea estates of eastern Assam. The journey will take you through India’s longest bridge, the Bhupen Hazarika Setu at 9.15 km across the Lohit River. We arrive at the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border post where our permits will be checked. Continue on to Roing. Check into homestay upon arrival. Trek briefing, dinner and overnight.
Day 02: Roing to Anini, 220 km/ 8.5 hours
Today will be a long day on the road to reach the last town near the starting point of our trek. We will travel on a mountain road, cross Mayodia Pass at 8,700 feet and will reach Anini only in the evening. Check into homestay.
Day 03: Anini to Emuli to Jungle Camp 1
The start of our trek is from a small settlement called Emuli – which is about 25 kilometers from Anini. There on, we leave our transfer vehicles and start walking up a ridge. Degree of elevation is moderate so you can ease your way in before the steep climbs of later days. Trek through grasslands to the Aniku Top, 9000 ft, for 4 to 5 hours and reach Camp 1.
Day 04: Jungle Camp 1 to Jungle Camp 2
Today we start our journey through a rainforest climbing to 11,000 ft, as we gain height we pass by thin bamboo jungles. Mushrooms on the ground and orchids hanging from trees add variety to the fauna. At 10,000 ft, thick forest starts again but with an entirely different kind of vegetation. Tonight’s camp is in a small patch of relatively plain land close to a mountain stream. Trekking time is 6 hours.
Day 05: Jungle Camp 2 to Lake 1
Trek for 6 to 7 hours through forested areas to the First Lake, Kahu Wuya which is at 12,400 ft. We need to go through a steep rocky terrain for a certain distance before we reach our camp site.
Embark on a bicycle expedition that will take you to all the 7 states of Northeast India. This is what 8 bicycle enthusiasts did in 2016. Meticulous planning and logistics support culminated in the successful & very satisfying trip. We have this trip laid out for you -- 18 nights/ 19 days and 1420 KM. The elevation is from 70 m to 2000 m, the first part of the ride is through the low hills of Arunachal Pradesh, then through the Assam plains crossing the Subansiri River by ferry to get to Majuli Island. We take another ferry to cross the mighty Brahmaputra and then going up the Naga Hills, the hills of Manipur and Mizoram coming down again to the Tripura plains before climbing the highest elevation in Meghalaya. A back up vehicle will accompany you with spares and a guide to help you along so that at no time you will feel not cared for. You will be going through back roads and remote areas where the general tourist hardly goes. Cycle through villages, stunning landscapes, cross rivers, hills, valleys and meet local tribes, taste their cuisine and on one of the days we will organize a traditional dance performance by one of the tribes.
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Hit the high road to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, the frontier state in Northeast India. Close to the Tibetan border, the area has splendid vistas of mountain peaks, narrow valleys, cascading waterfalls and amidst it all stands the stately 400 year old Tawang Monastery. The journey itself, from the Assam plains to the lofty mountains, is scenically most rewarding. You cycle through small settlements and occasionally a larger town pedaling upto 4,200 m where you cross the Sela Pass with a lake on the side of the road. Spend your days cycling to quaint villages, monasteries and we suggest that you pay a visit to Urgelling, the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama.
This itinerary is of 11 nights & 12 days duration
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On this bicycle trip we will use roads that have very little traffic, go round congested urban centers and in the process discover the beautiful countryside Assam and Meghalaya have to offer. As we climb the hills of Meghalaya we go round the Umiam Lake taking the winding traffic-free road lined with pine trees. We also visit a sacred grove, the amazing Living Root Bridge, Cherrapunjee which records the highest rainfall and also Mawlynnong which has been voted as the cleanest village in Asia. Back in Assam we will visit the Pobitora Wildlife sanctuary laying the opportunity for your tryst with the one-horned rhino. The elevation is from 80 m to
2000 m.
All the above will be covered in 11 nights & 12 days. A back up vehicle with guide and spares will be close at hand at all times.
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Summer is upon us and we invite you to escape the heat and the prices. Explore hill stations and remote villages in the Himalayas availing discounted summer rates. Stay at tea garden bungalows experiencing plantation and factory visits, jump into pools created by waterfalls or just spend your days in a heritage villa taking leisurely walks in the cool mornings and evenings in the neighbourhood.
Prices last till summer lasts. June to end September.