The West Kameng Monpa Circuit (Dirang, Thembang & Sangti)
4 Days, 3 Nights- 1
Guwahati to Dirang Valley
Drive from Guwahati via NH15 and NH13, crossing the Bhalukpong ILP checkpost and ascending through Bomdila Pass to the temperate valley of Dirang. Overnight in Dirang.
- 2
Dirang Hot Springs & Thembang Dzong Homestay
Morning visit to Thupsung Dhargye Ling Monastery and the geothermal sulphur hot springs in Dirang. Afternoon drive to Munna Camp and ascend to Thembang Dzong. Check into a traditional village homestay, explore the 12th-century stone fortifications, and enjoy an evening hearth dinner.
- 3
TBCCA Nature Trail & Sangti Valley Crane Sanctuary
Morning nature trail in the Thembang Bapu conservation forest. Descend from Thembang and drive to the picturesque Sangti Valley. Walk along the Sangti Chu riverbanks, visit organic kiwi orchards, and observe wintering black-necked cranes. Overnight in Sangti Valley or Dirang.
- 4
Mandala Top (108 Stupas) & Departure
Morning drive up to Mandala Top (3,000m) to circumambulate the 108 Buddhist stupas with sweeping Himalayan vistas, before descending via Kalaktang or Bhalukpong back to Guwahati.