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Bomdila is located at an altitude of over 8500 feet in the north eastern state of in Arunachal Pradesh in India. Nestled in the mighty mountainous ranges of Himalayas, Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh is really a mini paradise, with its abundant apple orchards, Buddhist gumphas and an enthralling view of the Kameng Valley. There are also some enticing scenic views of Himalayan landscapes and snow-capped mountains. Bomdila is an impressive place for trekking & hiking and also an alluring getaway in summer. Bomdila is cherished home of the tribes like Monpa, Sherdukpen, Aka (Hrusse), Miji and Begun (Khawas).

There are impressive and excellent accommodation facilities in and around Bomdila. Tourist Lodges, Circuit House are available in Bomdila for its tourists from all across the world.

Journey to Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh

Airport : Closest airport and railway station are at Tezpur (160 km) in Assam. The airport is served by Indian Airlines and other private airlines.

Railhead : Closest railway station is at Tezpur (160 km) and at Rangapara.

Road Transport : Regular bus services connect Bomdila with Tezpur and Tawang. Bus services of APSTC and ASTC are easily  available from Guwahati, Tezpur, Tawang and Itanagar.

NOTE : Domestic tourists have to obtain the Inner Line Permit from the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned districts while foreigners need to obtain the Restricted Area Permit from the Ministry of External Affairs to tour in the state.

Sightseeing in Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh

The Nature Around :
Bomdila is the headquarters of the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bomdila presents a panoramic view of the awesome Himalayan terrains with its snow-capped mountains. Bomdila is renowned for its apple orchids and tourists can take a stroll through them. Bomdila also houses a couple of Buddhist monasteries or gumphas. The surroundings of Bomdila cover  numerous trekking and hiking trails that attract the adventure lovers from India and abroad.

The Orchid Research & Development Station :
The Orchid Research&Development Station at Tippi and two other Orchid conservation sanctuaries at Sessa and Dirang are worth visiting.

Craft Centre & Ethnographic Museum :
In Bomdila you can visit the Craft Centre, producing colorful and exquisite 'dragon' designed carpets, Buddhist Tangkas(wall hangings) and masks. The Ethnographic Museum is another place worth exploring.

Buddhist Monasteries :
Most attracting spots in Bomdila include the Buddhist Monasteries called ‘Gumphas’, which show a strong, dominating influence of Tibetan and Buddhist culture.

Apple Orchards :
A stroll through the wide stretches of Apple orchards is a celestial and unforgettable experience.

Tawang Town :
The small town of Tawang is located north of Bomdila, and the journey from Bomdila to Tawang takes the tourists across some enthralling valleys of Dirang and prominent Sela Pass (4,300m). Tawang is nestled at a height of over 3,400 m above the sea level, and is world-renowned for its 400-year-old Buddhist monastery. The origin of this monastery can be traced to the mid-17th century. Tawang is a major Buddhist center in northeast India.