Tawang Bum La Cycling Expedition 10N/11D

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The Guwahati – Tawang – Bum La Cycling Expedition begins from Bhalukpong on the Assam – Arunachal border and takes…

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The Guwahati – Tawang – Bum La Cycling Expedition begins from Bhalukpong on the Assam – Arunachal border and takes you through a tour of the western regions of Arunachal Pradesh. The first few days consist of gradual altitude gain through lush tropical and alpine forests along the Kameng river, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra. After crossing three passes – Nechiphu, Bomdila and the icy and treacherous Se La at 4200 m, you enter the Tawang region, home to the nomadic Monpa tribes with their unique culture and one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in India, populated with red pandas and snow leopards. From Tawang, we ride towards the Indo – China border on icy dirt roads passing dozens of alpine lakes to Bum La at 4600 m. This route also loosely follows the route taken by the Dalai Lama on his escape to India from Tibet and is also the site of the 1962 Sino – Indian war. With its blend of history, culture and a landscape that changes from tropical forests to harsh alpine terrain, this is the perfect way to explore the Western Arunachal region.

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Day 1

Arrival at Guwahati

Report in Guwahati by the morning. Check-in to the booked hotel or orientation camp set up by Bikat Adventures. Proceedings will start after lunch with a round of introductions for the participants and organizers. The tour leader will brief about the expedition and after that fellow, cyclists will be free to explore around Guwahati. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Guwahati to Bhalukpong (650 ft) - 240 km Drive

Today we drive from Guwahati to Bhalukpong at the Assam - Arunachal Pradesh border. The road up till here consists of busy highways so we will start cycling from tomorrow. Today, we cross the gigantic Brahmaputra river. Bhalukpong is a small town on the bank of the Kameng river. Stay in Bhalupong for the night.

Day 3

Bhalukpong to Jamiri (4,265 ft) - 56 km

Today is our first-day cycling. Our Inner Line Permits will be checked at Bhalukpong. The ride today is along the Kamen river through lush bamboo and banana forests in the East Himalayan foothills. Although we are riding at a low altitude, the route consists of gradual ascent till Nechiphu pass followed by a short 15 km descent to Jamiri. Stay in Jamiri for the night.

Day 4

Jamiri to Bomdila (8,040 ft) - 44 km

Today is another day riding through forests on a mix of uphill and downhill sections. The ride till Tenga is mostly level ground followed by a sharp ascent to Bomdila. Bomdila is one of the bigger towns in the region with a beautiful gompa (monastery) and a busy marketplace. We stay in Bomdila for the night.

Day 5

Bomdila to Sangti (5,413 ft) - 47 km

The route today begins with a small 4 km uphill section to the top of Bomdila Pass, after which it is an easy downhill ride on wide tarmac along the Dirang river. From Dirang, we descend to the riverbed and cross it, continuing on a 7 km level dirt road to Sangti, a lush and beautiful valley housing a large village with the same name. We will set up camp next to the Sangti river.

Day 6

Dirang to Senge (9,515 ft) - 48 km

After an easy day yesterday, we have a long climb ahead of us. Senge is the last town before Jang after tomorrow's crossing of Se La. Stay in Senge for the night.

Day 7

Senge to Jang (7,875 ft) via Se La (13,780 ft) - 66 km

Start early today as we have a long pass climb and an even longer descent ahead of us. The pass is generally covered with snow in early summers, although the road is kept open all year round. In summers, the area around the pass is used as yak pastures. There is a lake with the same name (Sela Lake) near the pass as well. On the descent from pass, there is Jaswant Garh, a war memorial to Jaswant Singh, who single handedly tried to hold off the Chinese army for 72 hours during the 1962 Indo China war. Descend all the way to Jang where we stay for the night.

Day 8

Jang to Tawang (9,515 ft) - 40 km

Today's ride is initially a 10 km descent to the riverbed, where we cross the river and then follow a gradual uphill road to Tawang, home to the Monpa tribe. You can explore the Tawang Gompa and the town in the evening. Tomorrow, we start our climb towards our second pass.

Day 9

Tawang to Bum La (12,140 ft) - 37 km

The route from Tawang consists of dirt roads and broken tarmac sections. Along with the condition of the road, the high altitude and uphill climb make it tougher than any of the previous days. The route is dotted with dozens of mesmerizing alpine lakes. There is a gradual climb of 24 km to the TCP Checkpost at the Y Junction. From here, we take the road to right and begin a sharp ascent of 13 km to the top of Bum La on the Indo - China border. Once you finish the climb to the pass, return to Tawang by vehicle.

Day 10

Tawang to Bomdila - 170 km Drive

Start your return journey to Guwahati today. Halt for the night at Bomdila.

Day 11

Bomdila to Guwahati - 340 km Drive

Drive down to Guwahati today. The trip ends here.rive down to Guwahati today. The trip ends here.

Meals during the expedition ( Starting Lunch on Day 2)
Entry Fee, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
Camping Charges, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
Separate Camping Vehicle
One support vehicle per 6 Participants
Services of a certified expedition leader
Services of the support team
Certified first aid support
Hotel/Camp stays (Day 1 – Day 10)

Whats Not Included?

Bicycle Rent
Meals during Hotel Stays
Any Kind of Insurance
Any expense of personal nature
Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
Accommodation in Guwahati on Day 11

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