Multi Active Tour Arunachal Pradesh and Assam

Day 4 Pasighat – Roing

Today we will travel to the Dibang region. Dibang is another large eastern river that flows into the Bramaputra. This trip is certainly one of the most exciting in the whole of north-eastern India, with a variety of river crossings, where we will not always have bridges and ferries available. During the 4-5 hour drive we will also visit a small Idu village.

Transfer distance: 100 km – 4 hours

Overnight stay: Inn

Day 5 Roing – Tengapani

Today we leave the Idu- Mishmi area behind us and cycle to Tengapani, which is 65 km from the Lohit River.

This region is home to the Khamti, who have immigrated to this fertile plain of the Lohit from Myanmar. Until 1980, this region was the wealthiest in Asia due to a well-functioning timber trade. The timber trade was banned in the 1980s. Unlike many neighbouring tribes, the Khamti are more sedentary and are even the only tribe with their own writing. They have a close social system and are deeply devout Buddhists. Their delicious cuisine must be mentioned: the aromatic composition of local herbs and ancient recipes make the Khamti housewives the best cooks! The 65 km long bike tour will run on well-developed and flat roads with some ferry crossing.

Activity: Bicycle 65 km

Overnight stay: Inn

Day 6 Tengapani – Wakro

While we leave the Khamti Belt behind us, we cycle to the “Miju” Mishu region, which is located on the edge of the Kamlang Nature Reserve. Wakro (“Where the bamboo grows”) is a small town known for its orange, orchids and the neighboring pilgrimage area Of Parshuram Kund. Upon arrival we will continue to cycle through the organic tea plantations where we will stay overnight.

Activity: Bicycle – 50 km / Visit to the Buddhist Chowkham Temple

Overnight stay: Inn

Day 7 Wakro- Glow Lake

Today we start with our hiking tour. Our destination is the beautiful Glow Lake, which lies deep in the Mishmi Mountains. The hike leads us through green forests along the Kamlang river up to the lake. The Glowlake is located at an altitude of 1160 meters and can only be reached by a single path. There is no permanent settlement here and there is not much left here except for a few huts, which are being used to dry the fish by locals. This is where we set up our camp.

Activity: Hike – 9 km (6-7 hours)

Overnight stay: Camp

Day 8 Glow Lake

Today we have a rest day at the beautiful lake to explore the surroundings, relax and enjoy the good food in the camp. If you like, you can try your hand at fishing.

Activity: Fishing/ Relaxing

Overnight stay: Camp

Day 9 Glow Lake – Deban

The way back from the lake should take a little less time than the way up. Afterwards we continue in the vehicle to the Namdapha Nature Reserve. The journey through deep bamboo forest, as well as through the villages of Mishmi and Chakma, will be about 2 hours.

Activity: Hike – 9 km/drive – 50 km (2 hours)

Overnight stay: Camp

Day 10 Deban- Namdapha National Park

Deban is a small settlement on the edge of Namdapha National Park. We will live on the banks of the Noa Dihing River. Namdapha is the largest protected area in Asia and has a unique flora and fauna. We will cycle through the park on forest roads and take a small guided hike with a bird expert, with the possibility to spot the white-browed gibbon, as well as the rhinoceros. If we still feel like in the evening, we can visit the nearby Chamka village. The Buddhist Chamkas came as refugees long ago from Burma and Bangladesh and have not yet received refugee status in India.

Activity: Bicycle/ Hike/ Bird watching/ Village Visit

Overnight:Camp

Day 11 Deban – Miao

Today we will cycle to the town of Miao along the Chakma villages. As we cycle, we can observe people doing their daily work. Around noon we reach our inn and in the afternoon we can visit a nearby Tibetan refugee camp.

Activity: Bicycle – 35 km/ Visit to a Tibetan refugee camp

Overnight stay: Inn

Day 12 Diban – Jorehat

Today we leave Arunachal Pradesh and will drive through the coal, oil and tea belt as Assam. Our stay is a colonial-style bungalow surrounded by tea plantations. Today you will get to know a lot of Assam’s rural region.

Transfer distance: 150 Km/ 4 to 5 hours

Overnight stay: Heritage Bungalow

Day 13 Jorehat – Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park is located another 100 km (2 hours on good roads) west of Jorehat. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to two-thirds of the world’s protected rhinos and also has a large density of tigers. In the afternoon you will take a jeep safari through the park.

Transfer distance: 100 Km/ 2 to 3 hours

Overnight stay: Resort

Day 14 Kaziranga National Park

Today you can relax between safaris at your resort. Early in the morning we take an exciting safari on the back of an elephant – the best way to get close to the rhinos. Two more Jeep Safaris are planned for the rest of the day!

Activity: Jeep and Elephant Safaris

Overnight stay: Resort

Day 15 Kaziranga National Park – Guwahati

More than 250 km it goes to The Assams capital Guwahati. On the way we will stop to observe the river dolphins. You will be taken to the hotel and have the option to visit the State Museum in the afternoon.

Transfer distance 250 Km/ 5 hours

Overnight stay: Hotel

Day 16 Departure

You will be taken to the airport and will start your journey back home.