Offbeat Arunachal & Tribal Trails: Roing to Pasighat – 10D/9N

Overview

An immersive 10-day cultural and scenic expedition through unexplored Arunachal. From Roing's forest lakes to Dong's sunrise, Walong's war history to Pasighat's Adi tribal heartland—experience a soulful Himalayan escape.

Highlights

• First sunrise in India at Dong Village
• Mayodia Pass snow view & Mehao Lake trek
• Tribal interactions with Idu & Miju Mishmis
• Parshuram Kund pilgrimage
• Walong War Memorial & Namti Valley
• Pasighat river sunset & Mebo village visit
• Optional: Glow Lake trek & Dambuk orchards (seasonal)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dibrugarh – Drive to Roing

Arrive at Dibrugarh Airport. Drive via Sadiya Bridge to Roing (6–7 hrs). Enjoy riverside serenity and lush forests. Overnight in Roing.

Day 2: Explore Roing – Mayodia Pass & Tribal Visit

Excursion to Mayodia Pass (snow view in winter). Visit Mehao Lake surrounded by forest. Meet Idu Mishmi tribes and explore tribal craft center. Overnight in Roing.

Day 3: Roing – Wakro – Parshuram Kund

Drive to Wakro through forest roads. Visit sacred Parshuram Kund. Optional birdwatching or soft trekking in Kamalang Valley. Overnight in Wakro.

Day 4: Wakro – Dong Village (India’s First Sunrise)

Drive to Dong via Walong. Wake early for India's first sunrise. Explore the Lohit River valley and interact with Miju Mishmis. Overnight in Walong.

Day 5: Explore Walong & Namti Valley

Visit Walong War Memorial. Drive to Helmet Top, Namti Plains, and enjoy remote Himalayan views. Overnight stay in Walong.

Day 6: Walong – Tezu

Drive back toward Tezu (5–6 hrs). Optionally trek to Glow Lake or explore the town's cultural centers and markets. Overnight in Tezu.

Day 7: Tezu – Pasighat

Drive to Pasighat via valleys and bridges. Visit Siang River view point and enjoy a riverside walk or boat ride at sunset. Overnight in Pasighat.

Day 8: Pasighat – Mebo & Dambuk Exploration

Day trip to Mebo to explore Adi tribal culture and paddy fields. Enjoy local cuisine and weaving traditions. Visit Dambuk orange orchards (if Dec–Jan). Overnight in Pasighat.

Day 9: Pasighat – Dibrugarh

Cross the Brahmaputra by ferry or Bogibeel Bridge. Arrive in Dibrugarh, visit tea gardens or stay in a heritage tea bungalow. Overnight in Dibrugarh.

Day 10: Departure from Dibrugarh

Drop to Dibrugarh Airport for your onward journey.