Along - Menchuka

Welcome to Guwahati! Upon arrival at the airport we shall be waiting for you to transfer you to Along. You will enter Arunachal Pradesh in Ruksin of Pasighat and later drive to Aalo. It will take 7 hrs to reach due to poor road condition.

Full day explore Aalo and its nearby Villages. Day of exploration dedicated to the discovery of the villages like Pobdi and Kabu inhabited by the Adi Gallong tribe to discover their rich cultural heritage. Return to Along; visit Donyi Polo Temple and the local market at the end of the day.

Brace yourself for a long drive through verdant valleys. All through your drive you keep seeing sparsely populated villages dotted in the midst of lush green mountains. By evening you reach the fabled Mechuka valley where you unwind in the warmth of your host family. Night in a homestay in Mechuka.

Trek to Pasang Sonam Tso. Drive for 2 hours from Mechuka to Track junction (ITBP check-post at Yorlung). The walk to Pasang Sonam Tso is about 23km and takes approximately 7 hours. A tent is not needed, but you should be prepared to camp. You can find very basic shelter in the form of wooden huts at Ummeed Camp, Shastri Camp and Pasang Sonam Tso. Trail conditions depends on the climate. It’s best to spend at least two nights and three days to make it enjoyable. July to September are warm months, with longer days. It does rain, though, so be prepared for slippery slopes and leeches! October to December is the driest season. This means lower temperatures, dipping below freezing at night. Days are shorter, so plan your day’s walk accordingly. Snowfall is rare, but possible. In the peak winter months of January and February, you should be prepared for tricky patches through snow. The trail becomes more technical.

After breakfast, make your way back to Along. In the evening, take a tour to the local market and get acquainted with the local population and their daily life.

After breakfast, transfer to Dibrugarh. Evening at leisure

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your departure. End of Services.