Bomdila is a small town known for its scenic beauty that is situated on the northwestern side of Arunachal Pradesh.  Bomdila is the headquarter of West Kameng district and offers spectacular views. Far away from the hustle-bustle and cacophony of the cities the tranquil nature of this place attracts the nature lovers who find solace in the lap of this quiet town. Surrounded by the snow-clad mountain ranges of the great Himalaya, Bomdila has gradually become one of the important tourist destinations. Bomdila, enriched with cultural heritage has also increased its importance in the tourism circuit of North East.

Altitude: About 8000 feet above sea level.

Nearest airport: Tezpur

Nearest railway station: Rangapara Railway station (Assam) – 145 km from Bomdila

Accommodation options available: Budget homestay to maximum 3-star accommodation.

The best time to visit this lovely hill station is between April to October month.

Bomdila is a small hill station and it is not having any airport or railway station. Tourists who are arriving at Tezpur can hire a small decanted cab for the entire trip to Bhalukpong, Dirang, Tawang, and Bomdila. Shared cabs are also available form Tezpur to Bomdila.

Tawang - Bomdila is 190 kms in 8 hrs

Bhalukpong - Bomdila is 103 kms in 5 hrs

Kaziranga – Bomdila is 218 kms in 6 hrs

Tezpur – Bomdila is 160 kms in 5 hrs

Bomdila - Guwahati is 335 kms in 10 hrs                                             

Being situated in a high altitude the temperature here is chilly.

Bomdila is a town midway between Tawang and Bhalukpong. When your tourists visit the Tawang region, they cannot drive straight to Tawang from Bhalukpong which is the entry point into Arunachal Pradesh. The total drive is about 300 km and given the road condition, it takes close to 12 hours to drive this distance. Hence a halt at Bomdila becomes essential.

Important Note: Tourist needs to make a night halt at Bomdila/Dirang before reaching Tawang. Because Tawang is very far and cannot be reached directly from Bhalukpong.

Most tourists use Bomdila as a stopover destination, they reach Bomdila in the afternoon and start for their onward journey the next morning. Hence there is little time for sightseeing or activity here. However, if tourists have time, there are some attractions in the town itself. Travel agents must also note that Dirang, another town in the same area, is just about 40 km from Bomdila. So most tourists stay at Bomdila on the way up and Dirang on their way back, or the reverse. Among Dirang and Bomdila, whereas Bomdila is a hill station, Dirang is a valley, so there is a large difference in temperature between the two places.

Bomdila is 170 km before Tawang. The driving time from Bomdila to Tawang is about 6 Hours. From Tezpur, Bomdila is about 150 km, which takes about 5 hours to travel. Guwahati is 336 km away. Bomdila is just 97 km from Bhalukpong.  Travel Agents must note that there is no railway station or airport in or around Bomdila. So the only mode of transport here is by road.

There is no luxurious property in Bomdila, the best accommodations can be considered equivalent to a 2 or 3-star category hotel of the plains. So your guests must be educated accordingly for accommodation.  Tripsy arranges to book in all the good hotels in the area.

Bomdila Monastery:

The monastery was built in the year 1965. This is a sacred place for the devotees of Mahayana Buddhism. The monastery has a temple of Buddha which attracts a large number of followers. There are three monasteries here. One is the Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Ling monastery also referred to as the upper Gompa as it lies on the outskirts of the town and on the hills. It is commonly known here as the GRL monastery. The Lower Gompa is located in the main town and is popular for his architectural beauty. The upper Gompa has a beautiful prayer hall and a temple of Buddha. The lower Gompa houses a very big prayer hall. There is a third middle Gompa located near the main market of Bomdila. This middle Gompa is the oldest of the three Gompas.  In this middle Gompa, there is a blue Buddha which is known as the lord of medications. Local people believe that the deity cures the diseases. The GRL monastery houses the lamas and monks. There is a school inside the monastery to educate the monks is quite famous here.

RR Hill:

This is the highest point of Bomdila. The view from here is magnificent. Nature lovers do not want to miss this place. Travelers can see the roads leading to Tawang and Bhutan borders from here. 

Apple Orchards:

These are a major attraction here. Spread across large areas in the land in the backdrop of scenic beauty and loaded with huge trees full of apples, they easily attract tourists. Tourists can walk through the orchards. Interested people can buy apple also at a low price. Winter is the best time to visit these orchards.

Craft Center and Ethnographic Museum:

The tour of Bomdila is incomplete with a visit here. This is an ideal place to understand the cultural heritage of Bomdila. Some of the unique and famous items are traditional masks, wall hangings, handwoven dragon designs carpet. People can do shopping from here.

Thembang Village:

The ancient village of Thembang is located at the east of Tawang Bomdila road and northeast side of the town of Bomdila. This is situated at a distance of 55 km from Bomdila. This is one of the oldest villages in the entire region. The landscape of the village is breathtaking. Snow-capped mountains, valleys, deep gorges, and the flowing Dirang river have made this place a travelers paradise. This village has got immense historical significance. During the medieval era, a large territory in the region was ruled by Thembang Bapu who was a famous ruler and a direct descendant of the king of Tibet. This village used to be the headquarter of Bapu during that period. The village witnessed several warfares at that time and also it is a place where battles between India n and the Chinese army occurred during 1962.  The Thembang fort is a must-visit here. The village is a true reflection of the rich culture of the Monpa indigenous tribal community.  The architectural beauty of the fort or Dzong is mesmerizing.

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