North East: Beyond the Golden Triangle12N/13D
North East: Beyond the Golden Triangle
Start & City : Guwahati
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Highlights
Start in Shillong with the Don Bosco Museum, a seven-floor introduction to the peoples of the North East.
Stand at Nohkalikai Falls and the Seven Sisters Falls on the Cherrapunji plateau, one of the wettest places on earth.
Watch greater one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga from an open jeep, in the park that holds two-thirds of the world's population.
Cross Sela Pass at 4,170 metres and sit in on morning prayers at Tawang Monastery, founded in 1680–81.
Walk Dirang's old stone village in the Monpa country of western Arunachal.
Finish in Gangtok with Rumtek Monastery and views of the Kangchenjunga.
Essence of Journey
The experiences that capture the true spirit of the entire trip.
| Day | Route | Distance | Major Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Guwahati | Airport to hotel, about 45 min | Brahmaputra sunset cruise |
| Day 2 | Guwahati to Shillong | About 100 km, 3 hrs | Don Bosco Museum, Police Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Cherrapunji day trip | About 55 km each way | Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls |
| Day 4 | Shillong to Kaziranga | About 255 km, 6 to 7 hrs | Umiam Lake, the Assam plain |
| Day 5 | Kaziranga | Park drives | Central and Western range safaris |
| Day 6 | Kaziranga to Dirang | About 260 km, 8 hrs | Tezpur, Bhalukpong, Bomdila |
| Day 7 | Dirang to Tawang over Sela Pass | About 140 km, 5 to 6 hrs | Sela Pass and lake |
| Day 8 | Tawang | Local drives | Tawang Monastery, war memorial |
| Day 9 | Tawang to Dirang | About 140 km, 5 to 6 hrs | Return over the pass, Dirang village |
| Day 10 | Dirang to Guwahati | About 330 km, 9 to 10 hrs | Long transfer day |
| Day 11 | Fly Guwahati to Bagdogra, drive to Gangtok | Flight about 1 hr; then about 125 km, 4 to 5 hrs | Into Sikkim |
| Day 12 | Gangtok | About 50 km local | Rumtek, Namgyal Institute, Do Drul Chorten |
| Day 13 | Gangtok to Bagdogra, fly out | About 125 km, 4 to 5 hrs | Departure |
About
If you have already seen Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, North East India is one of the best places to go on a second trip to India. This 13-day private tour covers four states: Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. You get the waterfalls and living culture of the Khasi Hills, one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga, the drive over Sela Pass to Tawang Monastery, and Himalayan monasteries in Gangtok. Permits, a domestic flight, local guides and private cars are included. Prices start at INR 142,947 per person (Premium tier, two sharing).
Your Second India Trip Should Feel Like a Different Country
Most first trips to India follow the same line: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, then perhaps Udaipur or Varanasi. This beyond golden triangle India tour is for travellers who have done that and want a second trip that feels like a different country. It is the India most repeat visitors never see.
The North East shows you another. There are no forts or marble mausoleums here. Instead you find pine-covered hills, deep gorges, rainforest, tea gardens and prayer flags on high passes. The faces, languages and food change every few hours. In Meghalaya, families pass their name and property down through the mother. In Arunachal, Monpa villages sit below one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world. In Assam, rhinos graze in grassland shaped by the Brahmaputra.
It is also calm. After the crowds of the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort, many of our guests say the quiet is the thing they remember most. This beyond Golden Triangle India tour keeps the comfort you expect, with tested hotels, private cars and good guides, while taking you somewhere that still feels new.
Who This Tour Is For
Travellers who have already done the Golden Triangle or Rajasthan and want something completely different
Couples, friends and families who prefer a private car and flexible days over a group coach
People interested in Buddhism, tribal cultures, wildlife and food more than monuments
Anyone who wants the North East without the stress of permits, road planning and remote logistics
Travellers happy with a few long road days and one high mountain pass
This trip may not be right if you want to avoid long drives entirely or cannot manage altitude. In that case our 12-day North East introduction, which leaves out Arunachal, is an easier choice.
ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES
Tier labels follow the standard of the room and the property, not a star count. Dirang and Tawang have small hotel markets without international luxury brands, so tiers there reflect the best rooms available. Where no property is named, it is flagged honestly rather than guessed.
| Destination | Nights | Premium | Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guwahati |
2 (Days 1, 10) |
Novotel Guwahati GS Road |
Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati |
Vivanta Guwahati |
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Shillong |
2 |
Hotel Polo Towers |
Royal Heritage Tripura Castle |
Ri Kynjai – Serenity by the Lake |
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Kaziranga |
2 |
Iora – The Retreat |
nfinity Resorts Kaziranga |
Diphlu River Lodge |
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Dirang |
2 (Days 6, 9) |
Good valley hotel |
Best-available boutique stay |
Best-available boutique stay, top room |
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Tawang |
2 |
Good town hotel |
Best-available hotel |
Best-available suite |
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Gangtok |
2 |
The Elgin Nor-Khill |
Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino |
Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa |
Beyond Golden Triangle Accommodation Categories
What You Will Experience, State by State
This is not a day-by-day plan. It is a simple guide to what each state brings to your trip.
Meghalaya: The Khasi Hills and the rain plateau
Shillong sits at about 1,500 metres among pine forest and is the best place to begin. The Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures gives you a seven-floor introduction to the peoples of the North East. A day on the Cherrapunji plateau, once the wettest place on earth, takes you to Nohkalikai Falls, one of India's tallest plunge waterfalls, Mawsmai Cave and the Seven Sisters Falls. Your Khasi guide will explain the matrilineal culture, one of the clearest signs of how different this region is from the rest of India.
Assam: Rhinos, tea and the Brahmaputra
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds about two-thirds of the world's greater one-horned rhinos (2,613 at the 2022 census). You take two jeep safaris with a naturalist in the Central and Western ranges, where rhino numbers are highest. You may also see wild elephant, wild water buffalo, swamp deer and many water birds. Guwahati adds a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra, one of the great rivers of Asia.
Arunachal Pradesh: Sela Pass and Tawang
This is the part of the trip that few foreign visitors ever reach. The road climbs through the Kameng valley to Dirang, a Monpa valley town known for apple orchards and an old stone village. From there you cross Sela Pass at 4,170 metres, with its high lake that often freezes in winter, and descend to Tawang. Tawang Monastery, founded in 1680–81 on the wish of the 5th Dalai Lama, is the largest monastery in India. Sitting in on morning prayers there is a highlight for many guests. The Tawang War Memorial remembers those who died in the 1962 war.
Sikkim: Gangtok and the Kangchenjunga
A short flight takes you from Guwahati to Bagdogra and up the Teesta valley to Gangtok. It is a clean, friendly hill capital with deep Tibetan Buddhist roots. You visit Rumtek Monastery, seat of the Karmapa lineage, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology with its old manuscripts and thangka paintings, and Do Drul Chorten. On a clear day you can see Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain.
3-TIER PRICING SUMMARY
| Tier | Per couple | Per person | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Premium |
Rs.285,894 to Rs.308,766 |
Rs.142,947 to Rs.154,383 |
Good hotels and lodges throughout |
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Luxury |
Rs.350,154 to Rs.378,166 |
Rs.175,077 to Rs.189,083 |
Superior and heritage properties where they exist |
|
Ultra-Luxury |
Rs.504,504 to Rs.544,864 |
Rs.252,252 to Rs.272,432 |
Top rooms and best properties where they exist |
Beyond Golden Triangle 3-Tier Pricing Summary
The upper figure allows for date and season variance of about 8%. Prices are indicative and confirmed on request.
WHY BOOK THIS WITH BIZAREXPEDITION
A second India trip across four North East states, planned and run by BizareXpedition from start to finish.
A route that works on the map. Sikkim and Tawang sit on opposite sides of Assam, so the trip does Arunachal first by road and reaches Sikkim by a one-hour flight from Guwahati.
Permits handled. The Arunachal Protected Area Permit and the Sikkim Restricted Area Permit are arranged before you arrive.
Easy on the altitude. Two nights in Dirang, at about 1,500 metres, bracket the Tawang stay, so you climb and descend in stages.
Local guides in every state. Khasi guides in Meghalaya, a naturalist in Kaziranga, and Monpa and Sikkimese guides in the mountains.
Built for the second trip. Culture, food and landscape that differ from Rajasthan and the plains, with the same standard of hotels and cars.
A registered company, not a middleman. BizareXpedition Services Pvt. Ltd. (CIN U63090UR2016PTC007433), headquartered in Haridwar, plans and runs the trip itself.
SEASON ADJUSTMENTS
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
|
Peak |
October to early December |
Clear skies, Sela Pass open, mountain views in Tawang and Gangtok. Kaziranga opens in stages from October. |
|
Good |
March to April |
Mild days, Kaziranga open, rhododendrons in Arunachal and Sikkim. |
|
Caution |
Mid-December to February |
Snow on Sela Pass can close the road for a day or more; the Sela tunnel helps but days may shift. |
|
Caution |
May |
Pre-monsoon rain begins and Kaziranga starts closing. |
|
Monsoon |
June to September |
Heavy rain and landslides; Kaziranga closed. The trip is not sold in this period. |
Beyond Golden Triangle Season Adjustments
PRACTICAL NOTES
Permits. Arunachal Pradesh needs a Protected Area Permit, arranged through a registered local agency with a USD 30 royalty per person. Sikkim needs a free Restricted Area Permit. Assam and Meghalaya need none. Send passport and visa copies at least three weeks before travel.
Border areas. Bum La pass beyond Tawang and Nathu La in Sikkim are not open to foreign nationals.
Altitude. Sela Pass is at 4,170 metres and Tawang at about 3,000 metres. Move slowly, drink water and tell your guide if you feel unwell.
Long road days. Days 4, 6 and 10 are long drives. Mountain roads in Arunachal can close for hours after landslides or snow.
Sensitive places. Do not photograph army installations in Arunachal or Sikkim. The Tawang War Memorial is a place of remembrance.
Hotels. Dirang and Tawang have simple hotel markets. Rooms are clean and warm but not luxurious.
Dress. Warm layers for Tawang and Gangtok at any time of year; light clothes for Kaziranga; a rain jacket for Meghalaya.
Drinking water. Drink sealed bottled water only.
Connectivity. Mobile data works in the cities; signal is weak on the Sela road and in parts of Kaziranga.
Tipping. Appreciated but not required. Most guests tip the driver and guides at the end of each state.
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Itinerary (Day Wise)
You arrive in Guwahati and spend the first evening on a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra. The next day you drive up to Shillong, where the Don Bosco Museum gives you a good first look at the peoples of the North East. After that you take a day trip to Cherrapunji for Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the Seven Sisters Falls. From the Khasi Hills you go down to Kaziranga for jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos, and then drive north into Arunachal Pradesh to the Monpa valley town of Dirang. The road then climbs over Sela Pass at 4,170 metres to Tawang, where you can sit in on morning prayers at the largest monastery in India. You come back down through Dirang to Guwahati, take a one-hour flight to Bagdogra and drive up to Gangtok. There you visit Rumtek Monastery and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, and on a clear day you can see the Kangchenjunga.
Day 1
ARRIVE GUWAHATI | ON THE BRAHMAPUTRA
Route: Arrive Guwahati airport; transfer to hotel
Your driver meets you at the airport. Guwahati is the main gateway to the North East, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra.
If you land in time, take the sunset cruise on the river, a gentle start to the trip.
Experience of the Day
Airport pickup
Brahmaputra sunset cruise
Welcome briefing
Food
Recommended: Paradise, a long-running Guwahati restaurant, for an Assamese thali.
Must-Try: Masor tenga, a light, sour fish curry.
Activities to Do
Rest after the flight
River cruise
Day 2
GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG | INTO THE KHASI HILLS
Route: Guwahati to Shillong, about 100 km, 3 hours
The road climbs from the Assam plain into Meghalaya. Shillong sits at about 1,500 metres among pine forest.
The Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures is the best introduction to the trip ahead. Its seven floors cover the peoples of all the North East states, many of whom you will meet over the next two weeks.
Experience of the Day
Climb into the Khasi Hills
Don Bosco Museum
Evening in Police Bazaar
Food
Recommended: Trattoria in Police Bazaar for Khasi food.
Must-Try: Jadoh, red rice cooked with pork.
Activities to Do
Drive to Shillong
Museum visit
Day 3
CHERRAPUNJI DAY TRIP | THE RAIN PLATEAU
Route: Shillong to Sohra (Cherrapunji) and back, about 55 km each way
Stop at the Mawkdok viewpoint over the Duwan Sing Syiem valley on the way. Cherrapunji once set the world record for the most rain in a year, in 1860 to 1861, and the plateau is still one of the wettest places on earth.
See Nohkalikai Falls, one of the tallest plunge falls in India, then walk through Mawsmai Cave. End at the Seven Sisters Falls, whose seven streams are named after the region's seven sister states, before driving back to Shillong.
Note on the cave and the falls
Mawsmai Cave has narrow, low sections; skip it if you do not like tight spaces. The falls are fullest just after the monsoon and thinner by late winter.
The Human Story
Khasi society is matrilineal: children take their mother's clan name, and the youngest daughter usually inherits the family home. For visitors who know the north Indian plains, it is one of the clearest signs of how different the North East is.
Experience of the Day
Mawkdok viewpoint
Nohkalikai Falls
Mawsmai Cave
Seven Sisters Falls
Food
Recommended: Orange Roots on Sohra's main road.
Must-Try: Jadoh, red rice cooked with pork, and pumaloi, a steamed rice cake.
Activities to Do
Viewpoint stops
Cave walk
Waterfall viewpoints
Day 4
SHILLONG TO KAZIRANGA | DOWN TO THE BRAHMAPUTRA
Route: Shillong to Kaziranga (Kohora), about 255 km, 6 to 7 hours
Pass Umiam Lake on the way down from the Khasi Hills, then join the highway east along the Brahmaputra plain. Tea gardens line the last stretch into Kaziranga. The evening is free at the lodge.
Note on the long drive
This is one of the longer road days. Occasional tensions on the Assam–Meghalaya border have been reported in some districts, and BizareXpedition checks local conditions before the drive.
Experience of the Day
Umiam Lake
Brahmaputra plain
First tea gardens
Food
Recommended: Lunch at a roadside restaurant on the highway; dinner at your lodge.
Must-Try: Assamese fish curry with rice, where the lodge offers it.
Activities to Do
Transfer
Walk in the lodge grounds
Day 5
KAZIRANGA | CENTRAL AND WESTERN RANGES
Route: Kohora and Bagori ranges
Kaziranga holds about two-thirds of the world's greater one-horned rhinos, 2,613 at the 2022 census. The park looks the way it does because of the Brahmaputra: each monsoon the river floods it and leaves silt that feeds the tall grass the rhinos eat.
The Western range at Bagori has the highest density of rhinos in the park.
Note on safaris
The forest department sets slots and routes; sightings are never guaranteed. This plan uses jeep safaris only.
Experience of the Day
Dawn safari in the Central range
Afternoon in the Western range
Food
Recommended: Meals at the lodge.
Must-Try: Assam tea from the nearby gardens.
Activities to Do
Two jeep safaris
Day 6
KAZIRANGA TO DIRANG | INTO ARUNACHAL
Route: Kaziranga to Tezpur, Bhalukpong, Bomdila and Dirang, about 260 km, 8 hours
Cross the Brahmaputra at Tezpur and enter Arunachal Pradesh at Bhalukpong. The road climbs the Kameng valley through Bomdila to Dirang, a valley town at about 1,500 metres known for its apple orchards and old stone village.
Note on the Arunachal permit
Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for Arunachal Pradesh, arranged through a registered local agency with a USD 30 royalty per person. Bum La pass is not open to foreign nationals.
Experience of the Day
Crossing the Brahmaputra
Kameng valley
Arrival in Dirang
Food
Recommended: Dinner at your hotel.
Must-Try: Thukpa, a noodle soup.
Activities to Do
Transfer
Day 7
DIRANG TO TAWANG | OVER SELA PASS
Route: Dirang to Tawang over Sela Pass, about 140 km, 5 to 6 hours
The road climbs to Sela Pass at 4,170 metres. Sela Lake, just below the pass, often freezes in winter. Stop briefly, then descend to Tawang at about 3,000 metres.
Note on altitude
Sela Pass is at 4,170 metres. Move slowly at the top, drink water, and tell your guide if you feel unwell.
Experience of the Day
Sela Pass and lake
Descent to Tawang
Food
Recommended: Dinner at your hotel.
Must-Try: Zan, a millet dish of the Monpa people, if available.
Activities to Do
Mountain drive
Day 8
TAWANG | INDIA'S LARGEST MONASTERY
Route: Tawang Monastery and the Tawang War Memorial
Tawang Monastery was founded in 1680–81 by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso on the instruction of the 5th Dalai Lama. It is the largest monastery in India and was built for about 700 monks. Visit during morning prayers, then walk the courtyards and the museum.
In the afternoon, visit the Tawang War Memorial, which remembers soldiers who died in the 1962 war.
Note on sensitive places
Dress modestly at the monastery and follow photography rules. The war memorial is a place of remembrance. Do not photograph army installations.
Experience of the Day
Morning prayers at Tawang Monastery
Monastery museum
Tawang War Memorial
Food
Recommended: Lunch in Tawang town.
Must-Try: Momos and butter tea.
Shopping
Monpa handwoven carpets and wooden masks from local craft centres.
Activities to Do
Monastery visit
Memorial visit
Day 9
TAWANG TO DIRANG | BACK OVER THE PASS
Route: Tawang to Dirang, about 140 km, 5 to 6 hours
Return over Sela Pass to Dirang. If time allows, walk through Dirang's old stone village and dzong area in the afternoon.
Experience of the Day
Second crossing of Sela Pass
Dirang old village
Food
Recommended: Dinner at your hotel.
Must-Try: Local apples and kiwi fruit in season.
Activities to Do
Mountain drive
Village walk
Day 10
DIRANG TO GUWAHATI | THE LONG DESCENT
Route: Dirang to Guwahati, about 330 km, 9 to 10 hours
This is the longest drive of the trip, and the reason for the early start, from the mountains back to the Brahmaputra plain. Lunch is on the way.
Note on the long drive
Mountain roads can be slowed by landslides or roadworks. The early start leaves slack in the day.
Experience of the Day
Descent from Arunachal
Return to Guwahati
Food
Recommended: Dinner at your hotel.
Must-Try: Khar, an Assamese dish made with an alkaline extract from dried banana peel.
Activities to Do
Transfer
Day 11
GUWAHATI TO GANGTOK | INTO SIKKIM
Route: Fly Guwahati to Bagdogra, then drive to Gangtok, about 125 km, 4 to 5 hours
Fly to Bagdogra and drive up the Teesta valley into Sikkim. Your Restricted Area Permit is checked at Rangpo.
Note on the Sikkim permit
Every foreign national needs a free Restricted Area Permit for Sikkim, arranged before you travel.
Experience of the Day
Flight to Bagdogra
Teesta valley
Evening on MG Marg
Food
Recommended: Taste of Tibet on MG Marg for momos.
Must-Try: Thukpa.
Activities to Do
Flight and drive
Day 12
GANGTOK | MONASTERIES
Route: Rumtek Monastery (about 24 km), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten
Rumtek Monastery was rebuilt by the 16th Karmapa after 1959 and inaugurated in 1966. Back in Gangtok, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology holds manuscripts and thangka paintings, and Do Drul Chorten is ringed by prayer wheels.
Note on Rumtek
Rumtek has armed security at the gate; carry your passport. No photography inside the prayer hall.
Experience of the Day
Rumtek Monastery
Namgyal Institute
Do Drul Chorten
Food
Recommended: A Sikkimese meal in town.
Must-Try: Gundruk soup and sel roti.
Activities to Do
Monastery visits
Day 13
GANGTOK TO BAGDOGRA | DEPARTURE
Route: Gangtok to Bagdogra airport, about 125 km, 4 to 5 hours
Drive back down the Teesta valley to Bagdogra for your onward flight.
Experience of the Day
Last views of the hills
Airport drop
Food
Recommended: Breakfast at your hotel.
Must-Try: A packet of Sikkim tea for home.
Activities to Do
Drive to Bagdogra
Onward flight
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- Minimize Plastic Use : Bring a reusable water bottle, shopping bag, and utensils to reduce the need for single-use plastics. Many destinations have water refill stations and eco-friendly stores.
- Support Local and Sustainable Businesses : Eat at local restaurants, buy souvenirs from local artisans, and choose tour operators that prioritize sustainable practices and support the local community.
- Respect Wildlife and Natural Habitats : Avoid disturbing wildlife or their natural habitats. Stick to designated paths and observe animals from a distance without feeding or touching them.
- Dispose of Waste Properly : Follow local guidelines for recycling and waste disposal. If facilities aren't available, carry your waste with you until you can dispose of it responsibly.
- Educate Yourself and Others : Learn about the local environment, culture, and customs. Respect local practices and traditions, and share your knowledge about responsible travel with others.
- Choose Sustainable Activities : Engage in eco-friendly activities such as hiking, snorkeling, or visiting national parks. Avoid activities that exploit animals or damage the environment.
- Leave No Trace : Follow the principle of "Leave No Trace," which means leaving natural areas as you found them. Pack out all trash, avoid picking plants, and refrain from carving or writing on rocks or trees.
- Plant Trees Whenever Possible : Participate in local tree-planting initiatives or plant trees in your own community. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, provide oxygen, and help support biodiversity, making them vital for a healthy environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & People Also Ask — North East: Beyond the Golden Triangle
We help you prepare for your trip and ensure an effortless and enjoyable travel experience.
Where should I go on a second trip to India?
North East India is a strong choice for a second trip. It feels very different from Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan, with hill tribes, Buddhist monasteries, rhinos and rainforest instead of forts and palaces.
How is North East India different from the Golden Triangle?
The North East is greener, cooler and much quieter than the Golden Triangle. Its peoples are closer in culture to Tibet and Southeast Asia, and the food uses more rice, pork, fish and fermented flavours.
Who is this north east india second visit tour for?
It suits travellers who have already seen Delhi, Agra, Jaipur or Rajasthan and want a different side of India. It also suits anyone comfortable with some long road days and one high pass.
Is this an offbeat India tour for repeat visitors?
Yes. Tawang, Dirang and the Khasi Hills see far fewer foreign visitors than the Golden Triangle, yet the trip uses tested hotels, private cars and local guides throughout.
Why doesn't the tour go straight from Gangtok to Tawang?
Because Sikkim and Tawang are on opposite sides of Assam, more than 900 km apart by road. The trip visits Tawang first by road and reaches Sikkim by a one-hour flight from Guwahati to Bagdogra.
Do foreigners need permits for Tawang and Sikkim?
Yes. Tawang needs an Arunachal Protected Area Permit, arranged through a registered agency with a USD 30 royalty. Sikkim needs a free Restricted Area Permit. BizareXpedition applies for both before you travel.
Is Sela Pass difficult at 4,170 metres?
Sela Pass is a drive, not a climb, and most travellers only stop for a short time at the top. Two nights at Dirang, about 1,500 metres, before and after Tawang help with the altitude.
What is the best time for this beyond golden triangle india tour?
October to early December is the best time, with clear skies and Sela Pass open. March and April are also good. From mid-December to February snow can close Sela Pass, and the trip is not sold from June to September.
Will I see a rhino in Kaziranga?
Rhino sightings in Kaziranga are very likely but never guaranteed. The 2022 census counted 2,613 greater one-horned rhinos, and this trip includes two jeep safaris in the busiest ranges.
Can I add Rajasthan or Varanasi to this trip?
Yes. Guwahati has direct flights to Delhi, Kolkata and other major cities, so the trip can be joined to a few days in Varanasi, Delhi or Rajasthan.
How is this different from BizareXpedition's 12-day North East introduction?
The 12-day introduction covers Assam, Meghalaya and Sikkim for first-time visitors to India. This 13-day trip swaps some of that time for Arunachal Pradesh, Sela Pass and Tawang.
How much does this North East India tour cost?
This 13-day tour costs about Rs.285,894 to Rs.308,766 per couple at the Premium tier, or Rs.142,947 to Rs.154,383 per person. Luxury runs Rs.350,154 to Rs.378,166 per couple, and Ultra-Luxury Rs.504,504 to Rs.544,864. Prices include hotels, cars, guides, permits, the Bagdogra flight and GST, but not international flights.
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