Arunachal Pradesh & Assam

Dear Readers,

Having completed my journey across most of mainland India and five of the seven north-eastern state of India on the All India Solo Trip (links to other itineraries at the end of the post), on this leg, I'll be covering the remaining two states of the "Seven Sisters" states - Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.  Arunachal Pradesh, "Land of Orchids" as translated in Sanskrit, is the largest of the seven north-east states and is also nicknamed as Land of Dawn-lit Mountains, quite fittingly. Assam is the state which is the connection between the north-eastern states and mainland India.

As with all the other Itineraries,  I've had help from friends, fellow bloggers, tourism department of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, travel companies and readers, providing me various inputs on availability of local transports, places to visit, places to stay, etcetera, to develop  this itinerary. And, as mentioned in previous posts, this itinerary is loosely based on various ideal situations. Thus, following it may not be possible due to reasons out of our hand during the trip.

Special mention of Koyeli Tours and Travels for providing invaluable support in making this itinerary.

So here's the itinerary for the thirteenth leg of my All India Solo Trip in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam:

Day 1: Dibrugarh. The first stop of this leg of the journey will be Dibrugarh (Assam), the "Tea city of India".  Just a day to rest and proceed to the remotely situated state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Day 2: Roing. The first stop in Arunachal Pradesh will the picturesque town of Roing, lying in a valley beside the Dibang river. Located in the eastern most part of the state, this place has both plains as well as snow peaked mountains.

Day 3: Mayudia Pass. Next stop, is the hill resort of Mayudia, with lush green forest combined with stunning landscapes providing limitless awestruck moments. Night stay back at Roing.

Day 4: Tezu. Next stop, is the small town with history dating back to the epic Mahabharata. Numerous ancient tribes are keeping their culture alive, which gives this place a cultural diversity unmatched to any other.  Other than this, this place boasts of beautiful rivers, valleys and lakes. Overnight journey to Dibrugarh.

Day 5-6: Ziro. Next stop, is the World Heritage Site for natural beauty, Ziro. In order to reach Ziro, I would have to travel to Lakhimpur from Dibrugarh first and then from there to Ziro, which would take around 12-15 hrs. A region rich in flora and fauna, with surrounding mountains covered with pine trees, this place promises to give stunning views which will remain intact in your mind for lifetime.

Day 7: Itanagar. Next stop, is the capital city of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar, a scenic town nestled in the lap of stunning snow-clad mountains. This town with some scenic lakes with undying cultural past evident around the place, will overwhelm you. Overnight travel to Bomdila.

Day 8: Bomdila. Next stop, is the place which flaunts natural beauty with crafts depicting the rich culture of the place, Bomdila is a photographers delight. The snow-capped mountains and lush greenery gives you a chance to enjoy the essence of nature unlike any other place.

Day 9-10: Tawang. Next stop, is the home to the  largest monastery in India and second largest in Asia, Tawang. Situated at ten thousand feet above mean sea level, this place boasts of some breathtaking valleys, stunning waterfalls and marvellous river streams.

Day 11: Dirang. The final stop in the state of Arunachal Pradesh is Dirang, a small hill station in the West Kameng region. Snow-capped mountains, lush greenery and gushing rivers coupled with the ever present pleasant weather will comfort your mind and soul.

Day 12: Tezpur. Moving on to the state of Assam, the first stop here will be Tezpur, whch lies on the banks of river Brahmaputra. The ancient city, associated with various myths, is surrounded by beautiful hills and deep valleys with lush greenery, is sure give you immense pleasure. This place, which translates to "town of blood", also boasts of many tea gardens including the biggest one in the world.

Day 13-14: Haflong. Next stop, is the hill station which is also known as "white ant hillock", Haflong, which is known for its beautiful landscape. Mountains and valleys surround this town with a beautiful lake at its centre.

Day 15-16: Guwahati. The final stop on this North-east region of India will be the capital city of Assam, Guwahati. Situated on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river and surrounded by the stunning Himalayas, this place provides stunning landscapes and when we couple it with the rich cultural heritage, it is sure to provide an experience that will remain in your memories forever.

From here, I'll be travelling to Patna, Bihar continuing my journey as a solo traveller across India.

So readers, if you feel that I should change the itinerary in some way or other for me to move much better between places, please specify them on the comment section. And ,as I've mentioned in earlier post, if any of you reader wants to join me in any juncture of this journey, I would love to share the journey with you.

You can also write to me at muditacharya28@gmail.com with your valuable suggestions and questions about this trip.

And keep following the blog as I release further details and further itineraries of the trip.

Cheers!

Links to other Itineraries:

ANDHARA PRDESH AND TELANGANA
TAMIL NADU
KERALA
KARNATAKA
MAHARASHTRA
GUJARAT
RAJASTHAN
PUNJAB, HARYANA, CENTRAL INDIA
ODISHA & WEST BENGAL
SIKKIM
MEGHALAYA AND TRIPURA
MIZORAM, MANIPUR AND NAGALAND
BIHAR AND JHARKHAND
UTTARAKHAND
HIMACHAL PRADESH
JAMMU & KASHMIR