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Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh (21-28 April 2018)
#DRIVEWITHSOUL– Mountain Trail
Team SOUL takes great care to curate drives that give you opportunities to explore locations on and off the tourist map.
After exploring the heartlands of India and creating memories of a life time during our last Iconic drive - Jungle Trail in October, we now bring to you the next Iconic drive: Mountain trail, Tawang.
Go ahead and explore the North East of India, like never before and earn your badge.
Copyright, Confidential, Tata Motors Limitedc
Trip Highlights
Explore the Land of the Rising Sun-Arunachal
Stay in nature’s lap while enjoying Bihu dance & Bonfire
Enjoy rafting on the Jia Bhorelli rapids in Nameri
Travel alongside experts from evo India magazine
Witness Bhutanese influence in the Dzong, surrounded by 500 years old stone houses
Drive across terrains as varied as tea gardens to the Sela Pass located at 13,700ft+
See the gorgeousness of the Tawang Monastery, the largest in India
Spend time with the local Monpa tribe in Thembang (a UNESCO fortified village)
Mountain TrailTotal distance : 1,056 KMs
Tawang
Guwahati
Day 1Check in at Guwahati
Day 2Guwahati to Bhalukpong
Day 3Bhalukpong to Dirang
Day 4Dirang to Tawang
Day 5Stay at Tawang
Day 6Tawang to Dirang
Day 7Dirang to Nameri
Day 8Nameri to Guwahati
DAY 1: GUWAHATI
21ST APRIL
Schedule
1400 - 1600 hrs: Check in at Vivanta by Taj, Guwahati
1900 hrs: #SOULtroduction & interaction with team from
evo India
2000 hrs: Dinner
Dinner
Meals Included
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Stay at:Vivanta by Taj
Check in at the Vivanta by Taj, Guwahati, and get ready for the drive.
Besides, if you have time, Guwahati is a sprawling city known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu, and Umananda Temple, dedicated to Shiva and covered with engravings, standing on the Peacock Island in the river Brahmaputra.
Key Highlights
#SOULTRODUCTIONSHARE YOUR LOVE FOR THE OPEN ROAD WITH LIKE-MINDED SOUL MEMBERS
We take our partnership with evo India a step further. Experts from the editorial team of the magazine would be accompanying you on the tour. On 21st, we plan a session with them for tips regarding driving in the North East.
DAY 2: GUWAHATI - BHALUKPONG
22ND APRIL DISTANCE: 216 KMS (5 HRS)
Schedule
We start our journey towards Bhalukpong, a small town located along the southern reaches of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh. En route, we stop at Tezpur, a city on the banks of the river Brahmaputra which is also considered to be the Cultural Capital of Assam.
SOUL members will also have the opportunity to visit the pious Mahabhairav Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by King Banasura in pre-historical times. The Shiva linga of this temple is said to be made of 'Living Stone' which grows slowly over the years.
Key Highlights
Breakfast Dinner
Meals Included
Stay at:Hotel WaiiInternational
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0700 hrs: Breakfast
0800 hrs: Flag off from Guwahati
1100 hrs: Stopover at Tezpur & visit to Mahabhairav Temple
1430 hrs: Arrival at Bhalukpong
1500 hrs: Lunch
Till 2000 hrs: Leisure walk by the river
2000 hrs: Dinner
Note: Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
Leisure walk by the riverVisit to Mahabhairav Temple
DAY 3: BHALUKPONG - DIRANG
23RD APRIL DISTANCE: 139 KMS (5 HRS)
Schedule
Breakfast Dinner
Meals Included
0700 hrs: Breakfast
0800 hrs: Depart from Bhalukpong via Bomdila
Lunch en route
1330 hrs: Visit to Apple Orchard / Orchid Garden
1500 hrs: Arrival at Dirang
2000 hrs: Dinner
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Stay at:Hotel NorphelRetreat
Post breakfast we leave for Dirang: a 5 hour road journey will get us there. We settle into our stay, and adjust to the slow mountain life, of this remote hamlet.
We go for a walk through the hamlet – apple farms and kiwi farms will greet us on the way. A short hike to the Dirang Dzong will give us a glimpse of the local life.
Key Highlights
Note: Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
Visit to Apple OrchardsVisit to Apple Orchard Visit to Bomdila en route
DAY 4: DIRANG - TAWANG
24TH APRIL DISTANCE: 144 KMS (5 HRS)
Schedule
Breakfast Dinner
Meals Included
0630 hrs: Breakfast
0800 hrs: Visit to Dirang Dzong
0900 hrs: Head to Tawang via Sela Pass. Stop en route at
Sela Lake
1300 hrs: Arrival at Tawang
1430 hrs: Lunch
1600 hrs: Visit to Tawang Monastery
2030 hrs: Dinner
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Stay at:Hotel ZaxStar
We start early to head out to Tawang via the Sela Pass. One of the highest motorable roads in the world, the Selais sacred to the Buddhists. Very close by is the pristine Sela Lake: a definite stop over on this road journey, before we head northwards to Tawang.
On reaching the town, we settle into our stays. Local hikes and cafes are on the menu. But soaking in the feel of this beautiful high altitude town offering beautiful vistas of high mountain peaks, misty rivers and lush valleys is the idea of this day.
Key Highlights
Visit to Sela Lake
Dirang Dzong
Visit to Tawang Monastery
Visit to Sela Pass en route
DAY 5: STAY AT TAWANG
25TH APRIL
Schedule0600 hrs: Breakfast
0700 hrs: Optional visit to Bumla Pass & Sangetsar lake
1330 hrs: Lunch
1430 hrs: Off-roading session with evo India team
1600 hrs: Day spent at Leisure
2030 hrs: Dinner
This day is at leisure where you can explore Tawang. Tawang Monastery is legendary in its beauty. It’s the largest Buddhist monastery in India and the second largest in Asia. It is an important seat of the Mahayana Buddhists and overlooks 18 Gompas of the region. It is 400 years old and at any given time houses about 450 monks, and is a must watch on a trip to Arunachal Pradesh.
Key Highlights
Breakfast Dinner
Meals Included
Stay at:Hotel ZaxStar
Note: Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
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Souviniere
Bumla PassSangetsar Lake
SouveniereTawang War Memorial
DAY 6: TAWANG - DIRANG
26TH APRIL DISTANCE: 171 KMS (7 HRS)
Schedule
Breakfast Dinner
Meals Included
Stay at:Hotel Awoo/ Hotel Pemaling
After an early morning breakfast, we leave to experience the Monpa way of life. The Monpas have conserved their heritage and have now realized that conservation is a great way to boost their economy.
Their village is fortified and has two entry and exit points in the stone walls, like the villages we read of in Asterix stories. A local village walk, a peek into their means of livelihood and sharing a meal with them is the day’s plan.
Key Highlights
Lunch
Note: Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
0700 hrs: Breakfast
0730 hrs: Depart from Tawang & en route visit to Thembang
1000 hrs: Spend time with Monpa tribe
1200 hrs: Lunch
1300 hrs: Head towards Dirang
1900 hrs: Arrival at Dirang
2030 hrs: Dinner
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Visit Thembang (UNESCO fortified village)Experience the Monpa way of life
DAY 7: DIRANG - NAMERI
27TH APRIL DISTANCE: 163 KMS (5 HRS)
Schedule
Breakfast Dinner
Meals Included
0700 hrs: Breakfast
0800 hrs: Depart from Dirang
1400 hrs: Arrival at Nameri
1430 hrs: Lunch
1800 hrs: Bonfire & Bihu Dance
2030 hrs: Dinner
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Stay at:Jia BhoreliWild Resort
We start our journey towards our second last destination – Nameri. Famous for the Nameri National Park, we are staying in an eco camp. The day is at leisure. Located near the Jia Bhorelli river, one can take leisure walks around the camp and enjoy its natural beauty. The place provides for a peaceful and reflective environment as the drive nears the end. The day ends with camaraderie over bonfire.
Key Highlights
Stay at:Hotel Lalimou
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Note: Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
Jia Bhorelli river beside Nameri National ParkBihu Dance
Bonfire Stay at an eco Camp
DAY 8: NAMERI - GUWAHATI
28TH APRIL DISTANCE: 223 KMS (5 HRS)
Schedule0700 hrs: River Rafting (optional)
0830 hrs: Breakfast
0930 hrs: Depart from Nameri
1500 hrs: Arrival at Guwahati
For the adventurous ones, wake up early for a thrilling river rafting session. Post breakfast, departure for Guwahati will take us back to the plains, and will help us reach Guwahati airport by 3 PM. With fond memories of the drive fresh on our minds and with a promise to meet again, we take our flights back home.
Please book flights post 4 PM to have enough buffer.
Key Highlights
Breakfast
Meals Included
Note: Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
Jia Bhorelli: white water rafting Crossing Brahmaputra during drive
Package details
• Package per adult: Rs. 32,350
• Package for couples: Rs. 54,600
• Package for child (4-10 yrs): Rs. 22,600
• Children < 4, not recommended due to high altitude
SUV on rent
• SOUL members can also rent1 a Tata SUV if they are unable to bring their vehicle
• Cost of rental: Rs 15,000
SUV transportation
• Alternatively, SOUL members can write to us for moving their vehicles to Guwahati and return
• Tata Motors will try to make arrangements if possible
• SOUL members would need to pay transit charges for the service
1 Subject to availabilityNote: The above includes applicable GST
Registration
Log onto soul.tatamoto
rs.com
Email us at soul@tatamo
tors.com
Call at 022-4033 6060
Registration process
Inclusions & Exclusions• What’s included:
• Accommodation on Double sharing Basis; stays will be in eco camps, hotels and guesthouses
• Transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Meals mentioned
• Activities as mentioned
• Inner line permit
• What’s not included:
• In case you are unable to bring your own vehicle, a Safari/ Hexa can be rented for INR 15,000/-
• Airfare to Guwahati and back - Please book a flight which reaches Guwahati by 12 PM on Day 1 (21st April), leaves Guwahati post 4 pm on the last day
• Camera fees and entrance fees at any of the places of sightseeing
• Meals not mentioned
• Excess stay & meals due to bad weather conditions or strikes, resulting in delay of flights or any other form of transport
• Beverages, room service, laundry, cigarettes, telephone expenses, any personal expense
• Bumla Pass and Sangetsar Lake visit
• Rafting in Jia Bhorelli (can be arranged at Rs. 1,700 per head)
• Any other item not mentioned in “What’s included” section
• Cancellation policy
• Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the journey are eligible for a 75% refund of the trip amount
• Cancellations made between 15-30 days prior to the start of the journey will be eligible for a 50% refund of the trip amount
• Cancellations made 15 days prior to the start of the journey or later will not be eligible for a refund
#DriveWithSOUL