Pemako Trek

Meeting and assistance upon arrival at International airport Guwahati. Guwahati situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra is the largest town in the state of Assam and also a gateway to other parts of this region. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

DRIVE: Guwahati to Pasighat 560 Km almost 12 Hrs drive by car (Train also available)

After breakfast commence drive to Pasighat. Situated at 155 meters, with its scenic splendours Pasighat is Arunachal’s oldest town and abounds in natural beauty & has rightly been called as photographers delight: it is a land to have a rendezvous with Mother Nature in her purest form. With its beautiful hillside and lush-green river valleys inhabited by a galaxy of tribes, the area is a tourist’s delight.

Overnight at hotel.

2690 FT

Today our drive is on the rough road along the Siang River to Jengging. En route we will visit the Adi Minyong village which is still very well preserved and one of the most authentic of the Adi tribes. We will also walk on the traditional cane bamboo and cable suspension bridge which is still used.

Overnight at the Circuit House.

DRIVE: 08/09 HRS; ALTITUDE: 1493 FT

After breakfast we will take the rough but scenic drive to Tuting, the last motor able Indian town & base of our trekking. Overnight at the Inspection Bungalow/ Hotel.

ALTITUDE: 2786 FT.; 05 HRS. TREK

After breakfast we begin our trek to Kuging village crossing the Siang River over the suspension bridge and crossing the Adi Village of Jido and Ngamying. It is a nice trek among terraced fields and along river Nyigong/Yangsang Chu, with one climb to reach Kugging, from where we will be making the ascent towards the lakes. Upon arrival stay at local house or tents.

Altitude: 7205 FT; Trek from Kugging to Soit 6 hr; to Maabi 8 hr

After breakfast we will start with an uphill climb from the village through some dry rice and maize cultivated area in to the lush sub-tropical forest; the initial climb from the village to a rest place called ‘ Pagang’ is quite steep with the trail resembling almost a dry steep stream, till we reach Pagang. Then onwards the climbs are more gradual till we reach Soit camp. This camp has a small area for pitching up tents but we can spread around and there is a shelter made by the locals which comprises of a wooden shelter with tin/ aluminum sheets for the roof. Overnight at the camp.

Altitude: 7925 FT;

Today we will have a short day with few uphill walks along the ridge providing a panoramic view of the Tibetan mountain range. The forest here is filled with Rhododendrons.

Overnight at the camp.

Altitude: 10900 FT;

Today we will walk mostly along the ridges with a mixture of gradual uphill and downhill walk in the forest full of Rhododendron and Pine. If the weather is clear one can also see the Chinese villages in the distance. The terrain starts to change from here to barren and rocky. Enjoy the view of the mountain ranges of Tibet.

Overnight at the camp.

Altitude: 11959/12000 FT;

We leave the alpine forest behind to the barren land with the beautiful view of the many lakes as we trek around. The landscape minus any vegetation is still breathtaking with only shrubs of Rhododendron. The walk is gradual going uphill and downhill. The height of the place can tire one down easily so care must be taken.

Overnight at the camp

Altitude: 13123 FT;

After breakfast we depart for the sacred lake, Dhana Kosa. We walk along the barren ridge with Rhododendron shrubs till a steep climb to reach the ridge from where we will have the beautiful view of the Tetapori region. The landscape here forms a fully opened lotus. Beautiful view of the Tibetan ranges including the Namche Barwa. Dhana Kosa is the sacred Lake with the Tseta (the heart of the world) Island. Buddhist pilgrims trek hard to reach this place and have a sight of this sacred lake with the Tseta. According to the ancient Pemako guide book, upon merely seeing this place one’s obscurations of knowledge will be cleared and negative Karma accumulated over a thousand eons will be purified.

Overnight at the camp.

The holy Dhana Kosa is believed to be surrounded by 108 small lakes spread out in the mountain with more then half the lakes in Tibet. Today we will circumambulate some of this many special lakes to gain some Tantric powers, clear all your sins, the good health lake, super natural power of self protection, etc.

Overnight at the camp.

Altitude: 13225 FT;

After breakfast we will ascend for an hour to come to the mountain ridge and continue the gradual climb and a down hill walk crossing Tetapori, where Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambava) is said to have hidden many treasures. Continue our trek on the shrubs of Rhododendron and wild flowers with gradual ascend and descend to reach our campsite at Wangchen Phukpa. Here one feels on top of the World. Musk Deer, Ibex, Takin, Mountain Goat, Red Panda and many different species of birds can be sighted easily in this area. The most common sight is that of the tail-less rat locally called the ‘Saray’.

Overnight at the camp.

Altitude: 12500FT

After breakfast we will continue our trek crossing big rock boulders being brought down by the snow and continue on the forest of Pine trees and Rhododendrons. The walk on the ridge makes one feel as if walking on a cloud. On a clear day, one can view the Tibet Mountain Ranges. Continue on the beautiful downhill trail to enter the thick bamboo covered area till our camp site.

Overnight at the camp.

Altitude: 4663 FT

A steep descend through the thick forest full of Orchids, wild flowers and bamboos brings us down from 12500 ft to 4663 ft. Because of the thick vegetation and direct sunlight, the ground is wet and slippery. The steep descend ends at River Jiang Chu where we cross a cane bridge to reach our camp site. A dip in the river is a good way to wash away the tiredness.

Overnight at the camp.

Altitude: 3771FT

After breakfast we will depart for Tashigang village, the first village in 10 days. The route is along the River Jiang Chu and it is a mixture of gradual uphill and downhill walk but very slippery ground. Our friends ‘leeches’ also join us here on the route, so we need to welcome them with precautions. After 04 hours of our trek, we will reach the beautiful village of Tashigang (16 houses 200 people).

Overnight at the camp.

After breakfast a steep descend over some big boulders of rocks, crossing the cane bridge and climbing 559 steps takes us to the Devakota Temple. The Devakotta Mountain is the clear light realm of Dakinis and Deities of the Mother Tantra, inseparable from Dumatala in Uddiyana. It is the dwelling place of Chakrasamvara with his 725 accompanying deities, as Guhyasamaja and his retinue, where guardians and Dharma protectors as numerous as stars in the sky vigorously engage in Dharma activities. After visiting the monastery, we will descend the steps (559 of them) to ascend towards the village of Mankota where the villagers are always friendly & welcome all.

Overnight in the tent. (Maybe in Deva Kota mountian = 1 day extention of total Days of trip)

Altitude: 1493 Ft / 07 Hrs. Trek

Altitude: 1493 FT After breakfast drive back to Jengging. Overnight at the Circuit House.

After breakfast drive back to Pashighat. Overnight at the Circuit House

06 Hours Drive

After early breakfast we will depart for the Ghats to take the ferry ride across Brahmaputra to reach Dibrugarh. The leisurely cruise for 05 – 06 hours along the river gives an insight to the visitors on how the fisherman families live in Assam. Assistance upon arrival in Dibrugarh. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Point of destination.

End of your Adventura Trip.