India
Dirang & Bomdila, Arunachal
Monpa villages and monasteries in the Kameng valley
Overview
The Kameng valley winds up from the Assam plains into Monpa country, a land of Buddhist monasteries, stone villages and apple orchards. Dirang and Bomdila are the perfect stops on the road to Tawang, easing you gently into the altitude.
Duration
2 nights · 3 days
Best Time to Visit
October to April, when skies are clearest.
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Dirang Dzong
A 17th-century stone fort village of the Monpa people.
Dirang Monastery
A peaceful Buddhist monastery above the river.
Hot springs
Natural hot pools on the banks of the Dirang river.
Bomdila Monastery
A monastery modelled on the one at Tsona in Tibet.
Sangti Valley
A quiet valley where black-necked cranes winter.
What You'll Do
- Walk through the old Monpa village at Dirang Dzong
- Soak in the Dirang hot springs
- Visit a yak research centre and a kiwi orchard
- Watch sunset over the valley from Bomdila
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Up the Kameng valley
Travel up from the plains via Bomdila Monastery to Dirang.
- 2
Day 2
Dirang
Dirang Dzong, the monastery, Sangti Valley and the hot springs.
- 3
Day 3
Onward
Continue over Sela Pass to Tawang, or back to the plains.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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