High mountains, forests and lakes
The mountains of Arunachal Pradesh
Mountains and trekking
From easy and flat to difficult and high
The trek in the mountains of the Tawang region, not far from Tibet and Bhutan, runs over several passes up to an altitude of 4,700 meters. The trail leads past alpine lakes, through coniferous and rhododendron forests, yak pastures and heathland. There are always fantastic views of the snow-crowned Mt. Kangdo (7090 m above sea level) in the Himalayas. In winter, there is the possibility of shorter hikes in the lower-lying areas.
| Physical challenge | Name and area of the trek | Maximum altitude | Duration | Type of accommodation | Notes/description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | |||||
| easy | Village and nature walks | 1-6 hours | Mountain hut, hotel, tent | Gain an insight into rural life among the tribal peoples of Arunachal Pradesh | |
| TREKKING up to 4,800 meters | |||||
| easy to moderate | Talley Valley | 2,400 meters | 1-2 days | Mountain hut, homestay | Discover natural wonders and an overwhelming splendor of orchids |
| moderate | Dirang/ Bangajang/ Lubra/ Dirang | 4,700 meters | 3 days | Homestay, camp | Trek along an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage route |
| moderate to challenging | Tawang | 4,700 meters | 5 days | Tent, mountain hut | Tanwang’s high-altitude trek: enjoy the wild, beautiful country and gain an insight into the life of the nomadic yak herders and mountain farmers. Discover the Tibetan heritage of Tawang |
| challenging | Mt. Gorichem base camp | 4,940 meters | 14 days | Tent, homestay, monastery | Trek through beautiful mountain worlds. Gain an insight into the life of nomadic yak herders and monastery life |