Magical Mechuka - Arunachal Pradesh

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Overview

Arunachal Pradesh is a massive state. The West to East border spans a distance of more than 1200 KMs! If you look at the map of Arunachal Pradesh, you can’t go from one point tucked up in north to another, especially if you are traveling by public or shared transport. You have to come back south and almost touch the Assam Border before embarking upon another destination which doesn’t fall on your current route.

For example, I took the Tezpur – Bhalukpong – Bomdila – Tawang – Zemithang – Tezpur route. Now, if I want to go to Ziro Valley, without coming down South, it’s not possible. Even though there is an apparent road through Seppa, there are just no transport options available to cut short one route and hop on to another. In order to go to Ziro valley, I will have to come back all the way to Itanagar and then again go up North. That means a day or two more in traveling.

This is maybe to keep the travelers on one route and in compliance with their permit.

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

After Breakfast proceed to see Mechuka. The real off-beat North East India. Not long after you leave Along, you will lose any phone connectivity that you might have, for the next few days. Suddenly, the surroundings start feeling denser and you will come across fellow humans, less and less. You will notice traditional stilted homes dotting your way as you move ahead. The architecture in these parts of Arunachal Pradesh is quite different that what you get to see when you are on an Arunachal Pradesh Tour, in the Eastern part of the state. As you snake ahead on the mostly bumpy roads, lost in the grandeur of the surrounding, the Siyom River will keep you company for a good part of the day. And while this off-beat part of Arunachal Pradesh does not boast many waterfalls, it has a pretty gorgeous one. The Siko-Dido Waterfall, that falls on the way to Mechuka from Along. By evening, check in to your simple homestay and warm yourselves up by sitting by the bukhari. Fireplace at the homestay

Day 3

After a good night’s sleep and breakfast by the kitchen fire of your homestay, it is finally now time to explore Mechuka We begin our day by visiting the New Gompa. Spend some time walking around and appreciating the simplicity of the surroundings. From there, we will move to one of the best things to do in Mechuka. It’s a relaxed hike with beautiful views on every side. The scenery keeps getting better as you go higher up. Once at the top, the view of Mechuka town is simply beyond words. Sit there and just enjoy the moment. As a last thing and one of the best things to do when in Mechuka, we will head to the Yargapchu River to spend some time in these beautiful surroundings. Magical Mechuka. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 4

After spending the last day exploring things to see in Mechuka, we will focus on the best places to visit around Mechuka. After breakfast at our homestay, we start our day by first driving up to the Old Gompa in Mechuka. We spend time at this 400-year-old monastery, talking to the caretaker of the Gompa and appreciating the history that the place has been a guardian to. From there, we will then drive to the Lhalung village to see the Old Tibet road. This road has a lot of history attached to it. From there, we head to the Mechuka gurudwara, which is one of the most revered places in Mechuka. It is said that Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, on his way back from Tibet, had spent some time here in Mechuka and had meditated at this very place. Wild Horses of Mechuka

Day 5

After Breakfast checkout from Hotel and proceed to Mechuka while on this off-beat Arunachal Pradesh tour, we start our return journey, in the morning. The bright side of leaving early is the fact that we will get time to explore the tribal village(s) in and around Aalo. Walking through a tribal village, according to us, is one of the best ways to get a feel of the place and to meet and interact with the locals. By evening, check in to your homestay and spend time relaxing and reminiscing about the past few days. Also, you will finally have decent mobile phone connectivity, if all is well The Breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 6

We start on the final leg of our journey after breakfast today. Retracing the same path we took less than a week back, on our way to Mechuka, we make our way to the plains of Assam. With the drop in Dibrugarh, finally, a wonderful trip comes to an end. But it’s just the trip that has come to an end, your relationships with the lovely people you have met in the You can very easily club this Mechuka trip with a Kaziranga Tour, a Majuli Tour, or even a Tawang Tour if you have more days to spare. Departure to Home City.

Included/Excluded

Inclusions
  • All permits for Indian Nationals as required.
  • All Toll Charges.
  • A dedicated vehicle with a driver cum guide for the entire trip.
  • Accommodation for 5 Nights on a twin-sharing basis.
  • Breakfast on all mornings from Day 2 till the last day’s check-out.

Exclusions
  • Any personal/sanitary/medical expenses.
  • Any unplanned extension in the number of days staying.
  • Food and snacks.
  • PAP Fee for non-Indian Passport Holders
  • Parking Fee
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusions section above.
  • 5% GST.

Magical Mechuka - Arunachal Pradesh

Tour Code: MAG00094
Duration: 5 Nights 6 Days
Destination Covered : Dibrugarh - Aalo - Mechuka
Price : 26600 Per Person (Twin Sharing )

Note: Free of Charge

Notes

  • Buffet breakfast as per the Itinerary
  • Visit eight villages showcasing Polynesian culture
  • Complimentary Camel safari, Bonfire,
  • All toll tax, parking, fuel, and driver allowances
  • Comfortable and hygienic vehicle