Arunachal Short Trip: Dirang and Bomdila
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Arunachal & Nagaland Tour Packages
Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland tour packages cover Tawang and its great monastery over the Sela pass, Dirang and Bomdila, Bum La on the China border, the Ziro valley of the Apatani people, Mechuka, Namdapha and Parshuram Kund, and in Nagaland Kohima, Khonoma, the Dzukou valley, the Hornbill Festival and the Konyak villages of Mon and Longwa. Our itineraries run 5 to 9 days, with standard / 3-star equivalent hotels or the best available stays and breakfast.
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Itanagar and the Ziro Valley
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Parshuram Kund Pilgrimage
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Kohima and Khonoma
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Hornbill Festival, Kohima
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Namdapha Rainforest
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Kohima and the Dzukou Valley Trek
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Kohima and Kaziranga
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All Arunachal & Nagaland packages (14), A–Z
- Arunachal Short Trip: Dirang and Bomdila 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Central Arunachal: Ziro, Along and Pasighat 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Hornbill Festival, Kohima 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Itanagar and the Ziro Valley 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Kohima and Kaziranga 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Kohima and Khonoma 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Kohima and the Dzukou Valley Trek 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Mechuka Valley 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Mon and Longwa: Konyak Country 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Namdapha Rainforest 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Parshuram Kund Pilgrimage 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Tawang and Kaziranga 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Tawang with Bum La Pass 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Tawang with Dirang and Bomdila 6 Nights / 7 Days
Plan your trip
Plan your Arunachal & Nagaland trip
In short: Five days covers Dirang and Bomdila, Ziro, or Kohima; seven days covers Tawang; allow eight or nine for Bum La or Tawang with Kaziranga. October to April is the best time to visit Arunachal and Nagaland; the Hornbill Festival in Kohima is held from 1 to 10 December.
How many days are enough for Arunachal & Nagaland?
Five days covers Dirang and Bomdila, Ziro, or Kohima; seven days covers Tawang; allow eight or nine for Bum La or Tawang with Kaziranga.
| Trip length | What it covers | Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | Dirang and Bomdila | Arunachal Short Trip: Dirang and Bomdila |
| 5 days | Itanagar and the Ziro valley | Itanagar and the Ziro Valley |
| 5 days | Kohima and Khonoma | Kohima and Khonoma |
| 7 days | Tawang with Dirang and Bomdila | Tawang with Dirang and Bomdila |
| 8 days | Tawang with Bum La | Tawang with Bum La Pass |
What is the best time to visit Arunachal & Nagaland?
October to April is the best time to visit Arunachal and Nagaland; the Hornbill Festival in Kohima is held from 1 to 10 December.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October – April | Best season | Clear mountain views; Tawang and the passes are cold, with snow from December. The Hornbill Festival is 1–10 December. |
| May – September | Monsoon | Heavy rain and landslides on mountain roads; Ziro and Dzukou are green. |
How much does a Arunachal & Nagaland tour cost?
The cost depends mainly on the number of nights, the hotel category, the season and the number of travellers. Permits, local guides, entry fees and flights to Guwahati, Dibrugarh or Dimapur are quoted or paid locally.
- Number of nights and road distances
- Season and festival dates
- Number of travellers sharing a room and vehicle
- Permits and local guides
- Flights to Guwahati, Dibrugarh or Dimapur
Which places do Arunachal & Nagaland packages cover?
Tawang
The 17th-century monastery, the war memorial and Madhuri lake, over the Sela pass.
Dirang and Bomdila
A stone dzong, hot springs, the Sangti valley and Bomdila's monastery.
Ziro
A wide valley of rice fields and Apatani villages.
Mechuka and Namdapha
A remote high valley and a great rainforest park.
Kohima and Khonoma
The war cemetery, the Kisama Heritage Village and the green village of Khonoma.
Mon and Longwa
Konyak Naga villages on the Myanmar border.
Things to do in Arunachal & Nagaland
- Visit the Tawang monastery
- Cross the Sela pass
- Walk through the Apatani villages of Ziro
- See the Hornbill Festival in Kohima
- Trek to the Dzukou valley
- Stay in the border village of Longwa
Hotels, houseboats and transport
Standard / 3-star equivalent hotels where available, with breakfast; in remote places (Mechuka, Mon, Longwa, Khonoma, Dzukou) stays are simple homestays, guesthouses or rest houses.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing as specified, from Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Itanagar or Dimapur. Mountain roads are long and slow. Flights, permits and special-area vehicles (such as for Bum La) are quoted or paid locally.
Who Arunachal and Nagaland suit
Adventurous travellers
Long mountain drives, high passes and remote valleys.
Culture lovers
Monasteries, tribal villages and the Hornbill Festival.
Walkers
The Dzukou valley and village trails.
Travel tips from our team
- Apply for the Inner Line Permit (ILP) online before you travel; we help with it.
- Carry warm clothes for Tawang and the Sela pass at any time of year.
- Mountain roads can close for landslides or snow; keep a spare day.
- Ask before photographing people in the villages.
Arunachal & Nagaland travel guides
Frequently asked questions
What is included in Arunachal and Nagaland packages?
Standard packages include standard / 3-star equivalent hotels with breakfast, transfers and sightseeing by road as specified in the itinerary, and travel assistance. Permits, local guides and entry fees are paid locally or quoted separately. Each package page lists its exact inclusions and exclusions.
Do Indian visitors need a permit?
Yes. Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Arunachal Pradesh and for Nagaland, applied for online before travel. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. Bum La needs a separate army permit issued in Tawang.
When is the Hornbill Festival?
Every year from 1 to 10 December at the Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima.
What is the best time to visit?
October to April.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. Tell us what you need.
Content reviewed 8 Oct 2026 by Holiday Guru Travel.
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