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🏞️ 6-Day Assam–Arunachal (Sela Pass)

Route: Guwahati → Kaziranga → Bomdila → Dirang → Sela Pass → Guwahati
Ideal Season: November – April Weather: 10 – 28 °C (pleasant in plains, cold at Sela Pass)
Highlights: Kamakhya Temple, Brahmaputra cruise, Kaziranga safari, Sela Pass (13,700 ft), Bomdila Monastery, Dirang Valley and Himalayan drives.

🛬 Day 1 – Arrival in Guwahati & Temple Trails

Arrival: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU). 
Transfer: 20 km | 45 min.
Activities: Visit Kamakhya Temple; Umananda Temple (Peacock Island ferry); Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra; evening Brahmaputra sunset cruise.
Food: Assamese thali at Paradise or Khorikaa.
Tip: Visit Kamakhya early morning to avoid queues.

🐅 Day 2 – Guwahati → Kaziranga National Park

Distance: 195 km | 4½–5 hrs via NH 27.
Activities: Drive through tea gardens; visit Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park; enjoy evening folk dance (Bihu show).
Stay: Iora Resort / Infinity / Diphlu River Lodge.
Food: Fish tenga, bamboo-shoot curry and rice beer(xanj).
Tip: Pre-book next morning’s safari.

🌳 Day 3 – Kaziranga Safari & Drive to Bomdila

Morning Safari: Jeep (6:30 AM) or Elephant (5:30 AM) in Central Range to spot rhinos, elephants and swamp deer.
After breakfast: Drive to Bomdila (210 km | ≈6 hrs) via Tezpur & Bhalukpong.
En route: Tea estates and Kameng River valley.
Stay: Bomdila 
Food: Assamese thali, momos.
Tip: Carry warm layers; night temps ≈ 8 °C.

🏔 Day 4 – Bomdila → Dirang → Sela Pass → Bomdila / Dirang

Distance: 110 km round trip | 4–5 hrs.
Activities: Drive to Dirang Valley – visit Dirang Monastery, Kiwi farms and Dirang Dzong; continue to Sela Pass (13,700 ft) for snow-clad views, Sela Lake and Jaswant Garh War Memorial.
Stay: Dirang/Bomdila
Food: Hot noodle soup and tea by the valley.
Tip: Carry jacket, gloves and sunglasses – Sela often near 0 °C.

🚗 Day 5 – Bomdila → Guwahati

Distance: 265 km | ≈7 hrs.
Activities: Descend to the plains; short halt at Tippi Orchidarium or Nameri National Park gate; reach Guwahati by evening.
Stay: City hotel or airport stay. 
Food: Dinner at Naga Kitchen or local eatery.
Tip: Leave early; fog possible after sunset in foothills.

✈️ Day 6 – Departure from Guwahati

Morning: Relaxed breakfast; shop for Assam tea and souvenirs at Fancy Bazaar.
Departure: Guwahati Airport (GAU). Food Tip: Try pitha or laru with strong Assam tea before flight.

🧭 Travel & Comfort Notes

• ILP (Inner Line Permit) required for Bomdila–Dirang–Sela – apply at arunachalilp.com.

• Best time Nov–Apr (Kaziranga open & Sela snow).

• Use SUV/Innova for mountain sections. Carry ₹10000–15000 cash (limited ATMs).

• Jio/Airtel best till Dirang.

• Avoid night drives in hills.