Bomdila Travel Guide

Bomdila is a stunning quaint hill station situated on the lap of Himalayan mountain ranges, at a height of about 8000 ft. above the sea level. It served as the headquarter of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bomdila Tourism offers brilliant landscape and pristine scenic view of snow-capped Himalayan range. You can see Apple Orchids spreads in yards amidst the scenic beauty of Bomdila. It is situated on the way from Tezpur to Tawang. Spent a day here to treat yourself with a divine experience of Buddhist Gompas and the magnificent view of the Kameng Valley.

The view of roaming clouds at the top of the Nechipu Pass can be easily seen from Bomdila View Point. Nechipu Pass, Kangto and Gorichan peaks also located near Bomdila.

Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is another place worth a visit located on the way of Tezpur to Bomdila near Tipi. Which houses around 1000 different varieties of Orchids. Spend time in the pleasant atmosphere amidst the bouquet of orchids is a pleasant experience.

The Losar Festival, the New Year festival of the Monpa tribe is celebrated in early March. Do not miss the festivities while on your visit!

Places to visit in Bomdila

Following is a list of top places for Bomdila sightseeing.

Bomdila Viewpoint
Bomdila Monastery or Upper gompa
Lower Gompa
Chilipam Monastery
Craft Centre And Ethnographic Museum
Tipi Orchidarium

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Places to visit in Bomdila

Visiting apple orchard.

Stunning craft centre and ethnographic museum.

Stunning Bomdila monastery complex.

Best Time to visit Bomdila

Summer season in Bomdila

Months of summer starts from May to June. June is the hottest month of summers. The temperature stays within a comfortable range of 20-32ºC during that time.

Monsoon season in Bomdila

Rains are quite frequent in Bomdila. The monsoons prevail from the months of July to September. The scenic beauty of the region is at its best during the monsoon season.

Winter season in Bomdila

Winters start from the month of November and lasts till February. The minimum temperature during these days is 11°C and the maximum temperature is about 26°C.

How to reach Bomdila

By Air

The nearest airport to Bomdila is at Tezpur, which is located at a distance of 300 km. The airport at Tezpur is connected to Kolkata and Silchar by weekly flights. Private cab and taxis are available at the Tezpur airport to go onwards to Bomdila. We help you to arrange cab at any time to visit Bomdila.
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By Railways

Bomdila does not have its own railway station and the nearest railway station is at North Lakhimpur(Assam), which is located at a distance of 118km. Which is connected by Arunachal Express from New Bongaigaon via Guwahti. Another major railhead is Guwahati railway station which is well connected to the Major cities of India.

By Road

State Transport buses are available to Bomdila from Itanagar and Laxhimpur(Assam). Tata sumos are also available from Itanagar (320 km), Lakhimpur (310 km) and Daporijo (168 km).

Special Note :

Indians require special inner line permits to visit Bomdila while foreign tourists intending to visit Arunachal Pradesh require restricted area permit. We can help you to collect Inner line permit and organize Bomdila tour. Click here to book a Bomdila trip.

Where to stay in Bomdila

On your trip to Tawang, Bomdila is a must stop to enjoy the fascinating nature and landscape here.
Some of the best hotels in Bomdila are :

Hotel Siphiyang Phong, La Hotel(West Kameng), Lungta Residency, Tsepal Yongjam and Hotel Seagull. You can also check-in Pasang Hotel in Bazar Lane.

Besides these accommodation, you can also stay at Doe-Gu-Khil Guest House.

Tourist Places near Bomdila

Dirang

Located in the foothill of Himalaya at a distance of 42 km from Bomdila,it is a lush green enchanting valley situated on the bank of Dirang river. Dirang is a picture-book destination adorned with beautiful landscape covered with green hills, twisting and thrilling rivers and rippling stream. Lies on the way to Tawang it is a must visit destination for nature lovers.

Itanagar

Located at a distance of 168 km from Bomdila, Itanagar is a scenic hill station and the working capital of Arunachal Pradesh. It is well known for unique culture and hospitality of the different tribes living together in harmony. Situated on the foothill of majestic Himalaya, Itanagar is blessed with a very pleasant atmosphere all round the year. Ganga lake, Ita fort, Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum and a Kyong Theraveda Gompa are the charm of Itanagar.
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Nameri

Located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas situated at a distance of 122km on the way to Bomdila, Nameri National Park is a Heaven for wildlife lovers. Together with neighbouring Pakke Sanctuary, the Park covers an area of 1000 sq. with beautiful sceniary. It is a popular picnic and camping spot. River rafting, angling and trekking are the major attraction of Nameri.
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Tezpur

Located on the way to Bomdila from Guwahati, at distance of 153 km, Tezpur is an alluring tourist destination. It is the gateway of eastern Arunachal Pradesh, a land of natural beauty, ancient monuments and rich cultural heritage. It is gifted with natural scenic beauty as well as many ancient ruins of archaeological importance for which it is regarded as one of the historical city of the state.
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Pasighat

One among the oldest town in Arunachal Pradesh, located at a distance of 508km from Bomdila, it is a scenic beautiful town served as the head headquarters of East Siang district. The scenic vista of Pasighat baffles the tourists with their picturesque views. The Daying Ering Sanctuary with wide variety of flora and fauna is a major tourist destination here. Tourist can also witness the glory of the past and the bravery of Adi tribe against British here.