Bomdila is a beautiful small town situated at a height of about 8000 ft. above the sea level from where one can see the brilliant landscape and snow-clad mountains of the Himalayan Range. The Buddhist monastery of Bomdila is the repository of culture and is among primary attractions of the area.
Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district . It is a delightful stopover amidst its Apple orchards, evergreen forest, cool climate, artistic people, snow-capped Himalayan peaks and Buddhist Gompas. This place has a tourist lodge, a craft centre displaying local crafts and a shopping centre where the visitors gets first feel of the local version of Himalayan Buddhist life.
Local site seeing to Dirang valley and the famous Sela Pass (13,700 ft. M.S.L.) are thrilling experience on the way to Tawang. The Orchid Research and Development Station at Tippi and two other Orchid conservation sanctuaries located at Sessa and Dirang are worth seeing places.
Location
Bomdila is located in the northwestern part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, in the northeastern region of India. It is set amongst the mighty Himalayas at an altitude of 8000 ft above sea level. The weather in Bomdila is alpine. Summers (April-June) are short and mild, while winters are cold (November-February). It experiences rainfall between July and September.
Getting there
From Kolkata, the simplest way to get to Bomdila is to first reach either Guwahati (1081 km from Kolkata) or Tezpur (1100 km) in Assam. You can fly or take a train to either city. From both Tezpur and Guwahati, there are public and private buses to Bomdila (160 km) and trains to Rangapara and Bhalukpong, 100 km from Bomdila.
Accommodation
Besides some middle rung and economy hotels, accommodation is possible at the Tourist Lodge, the PWD Inspection Bungalow and the Government Circuit House (with permits). Contact the Reservation Authority: Deputy Commissioner, Bomdila, Tel 03782-22021.
General information
When to visit
During the period April to October.
How to reach
By bus and car from Tezpur, Guwahati (Assam).
Where to stay
Circuit House, Tourist Lodge, Hotel La, Hotel Sweet.
Nearest Airport :
Tezpur, Assam.
Nearest Bus stand
Tezpur, Assam.
Nearest Railway Stn
Rangapara, Assam.
What to see
Craft centre producing very fine carpets of colourful designs and masks and Buddhist Monasteries.
