Sunrise Festival, Arunachal Pradesh Tour Highlight
Sunrise Festival Tour Destination:
Dibrugarh → Namsai → Wakhro → Walong (Tilam) → Dong → Kaho → Wakhro → Namsai → Dibrugarh Airport
Duration: 8 Days and 7 Nights
Sunrise Festival Tour Overview
Experience the magical Sunrise Festival of Arunachal Pradesh, where India wakes up to its first rays of the New Year. This immersive journey takes you across the tea-scented plains of Dibrugarh, the serene monasteries of Namsai, the lush green tea estates of Wakhro, and finally to the enchanting high-altitude villages of Walong, Dong, and Kaho the easternmost points of India.
Witness the first sunrise of India, explore ancient monasteries, learn from the indigenous Tai Khampti and Meyor tribes, and walk through the historic 1962 Indo-China war sites. This itinerary blends culture, adventure, nature, and history, making it the perfect Sunrise Festival experience.
Highlights of the Sunrise Festival Tour
– Witness India’s First Sunrise at Dong Village
– Celebrate the Sunrise Festival with local communities
– Visit the Golden Pagoda & Empong Monastery
– Explore Wakhro’s Organic Green Tea Estates
– Discover the 1962 war zone: Helmet Top, Walong War Memorial & War Museum
– Cross the iconic Mishai Hanging Bridge
– Cultural immersion with the Tai Khampti & Meyor Tribes
– Experience natural Hot Springs of Tilam
– Stay in remote high-altitude villages like Kaho & Dong
– Scenic drives along the Lohit River & Eastern Himalayan valleys
Sunrise Festival Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dibrugarh
Arrive in Dibrugarh, a town known as the Tea City of India with its lush gardens, colonial-era history, and Brahmaputra river views. Dibrugarh played a key role in Assam’s administrative and commercial development since British rule.
Historic snapshot of Dibrugarh:
➾ 1826: British entered Assam after the Yandaboo Accord
➾ 1842: Became Upper Assam’s administrative hub
➾ WWII: Served as a major military base and evacuation route
Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxed evening exploring the local markets or riverbank.
Overnight in Dibrugarh.
Day 2: Dibrugarh – Namsai
Begin your Sunrise Festival journey with a scenic drive to Namsai. En route, enjoy a traditional Tai Khampti lunch.
Arrive by late afternoon and relax at your hotel.
Overnight in Namsai.
Day 3: Namsai – Wakhro
Start early with a peaceful visit to the Golden Pagoda, a major Buddhist landmark. Continue to Empong Monastery for a serene spiritual experience. After lunch in Namsai, drive toward Wakhro.
Visit the famed Wakhro Organic Green Tea Gardens, known for producing some of India’s finest green tea.
Overnight at Ninashi Lodge, Wakhro.
Day 4: Wakhro – Tillam (Walong)
Drive through forested roads to Hayuliang, then enjoy lunch at Ching Resort. Continue alongside the fiery Lohit River to reach Walong one of the easternmost towns of India.
After check-in at Dong Resort, visit:
➾ Tilam Hot Springs
➾ Helmet Top (1962 War Zone) – Interact with Indian Army personnel
➾ Walong War Memorial & Light & Sound Show
➾ Mini War Museum
Overnight at Dong Resort, Tillam.
Day 5: Dong – Kaho
Wake up early and hike to Dong Village, the star attraction of the Sunrise Festival.
✔ Witness the FIRST SUNRISE OF INDIA
✔ Tea & breakfast at Dong
✔ Enjoy Indo–Tibet border views
Continue the scenic journey to Kaho, India’s first border village.
Experience:
➾ Interaction with the Meyor Tribe
➾ Walk through 1962 War Bunkers
➾ Cross the charming Mishai Hanging Bridge
➾ Stay in a cozy Meyor homestay with traditional meals
Overnight in Kaho.
Day 6: Kaho – Wakhro
After breakfast, drive back to Wakhro. Enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by nature.
Overnight in Wakhro.
Day 7: Wakhro – Namsai
Check out from Wakhro and drive back to Namsai for a peaceful overnight stay.
Overnight in Namsai.
Day 8: Namsai – Dibrugarh Airport
Your Sunrise Festival journey concludes. Transfer to Dibrugarh Airport for your onward flight.