TREKKING IN WESTERN ARUNACHAL PRADESH
The Bailey Trail
10 to 12 days
This high altitude trek takes you walking along the Bhutanese border between prestine high altitude lakes
Tour Highlights
Trek the mighty Eastern Himalayas
Meet the Monpa, Sherdukpen and Brokpa tribes
Views of the High peaks of the Arunachal and Bhutan Himalayas
River Dolphins of the Brahmaputra, The Orchidarium at Tipi
The all Important Monastries and historical sites of Tawang
This particular trek is set in Western Arunachal Pradesh, in the states Buddhist belt close to the tri-junction between India, Tibet and Bhutan. This region is home to the Monpa, Sherdukpen and the Brokpa people. Starting from the township of Dirang, the trek takes you along the Bhutanese border via a region known for its high altitude lakes and rhodendrons while ending in the Sela Pass or Jang depending on the duration one chooses.
This region is known as the eastern gateway to Tibet, an age old trading route between India, Bhutan and Tibet. In the duration of tour you will visit and experience some of the important places and aspects of this region such as spotting the River Dolphins of the Brahmaputra, visit the Tawang Monastry, Bum la pass and the orchidarium at Tipi among others. During the trek you will pass through remote settlements of the Brokpa (the yak and sheep herders) and the Monpa tribes , getting to interact and first hand window into their way of life. The trek starts from the sub-alpine forests at about 1500 mts and takes you up beyond the treeline reaching about 4200 mts. The trek takes of through forests of Rhodendrons in a typical Himalayan setting offering views of the high peaks of the Bhutan and Arunachal Himalayas.
Overview
Level
StrenuousTotal Days
10 to 15Avg. Walking Time
5 - 7 hrsTerrain
100% MountaniousAltitude variation
1500 to 4200 mtsBest Time
September – October / March – MayAirport in
Guwahati (Assam)Airport out
Guwahati (Assam)
Inclusions
All accommodation
All Meals
All transportation
Refreshment and water throughout
Guide
FA Kit
Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
All permits
Accomodation
Meals
As much as possibly we try cover all the local cuisinesAccommodation
Tea bungalows, Eco camps, Boutique cottages, hotels & CampingRefreshments
High energy snacks and Water during throughout
Gallery
Enquire
FAQ
Terrain
100% Mountainous
Backup
Sturdy SUV’s and sturdier driver will accompany you on every trip. The condition of roads do not allow for larger vehicles, however do our best to provide you the best in comfort in relation to the routes that we ply on.
Permits
Indian nationals require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) whereas foreign nationals require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP / PAP). These have a govt. charge attached to them. Rest assured we take care of the arrangements.
Weather Pattern
Post monsoon months of September- October and pre monsoon months of March-April are very pleasant with blue skies and a fair days. Peak winters are from November to February with the mercury coming down below 0 C, with heavy snowfall.
Safety
We have a very experienced team which is also local. This reflects in the overall safety of our tours. Rest assured your guides know where extra attention is required and when. All our routes are well known to us, we know where the nearest medical facilities are, we know whom to contact if in case of an emergency, we know all the alternate routes in case of road blockages. We have CASEVAC protocols in place to streamline the process in case of emergencies. You can rest easy knowing that in the outdoors in general and this region in particular you are in safe hands with us.
