Dirang is a small town in West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is a scenic valley and entertains visitors with the pleasing beauty of nature. Dirang is located beside the river Kameng. The spectacular view of the Dirang valley is a major attraction in Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is mostly used as a stopover destination for the travelers going to Tawang. But Dirang has got every potential to become a unique destination in the tourism circuit of Arunachal Pradesh.
 

The Journey of Dirang starts from Guwahati. Dirang is considered as a stopover destination while passengers are traveling to Tawang. Since Guwahati to Dirang is very long-distance travel (377 km via Tezpur) so it is not possible to travel directly from Guwahati to Dirang on the same day. The first night you have to stay in either Tezpur or Nameri or Bhalukpong and the next day only you can travel to Dirang.

Since Dirang is a very small offbeat destination and hence you should not expect any luxurious accommodation there. There is a number of decent accommodations available in Dirang which are of budget categories and also some good 3-star equivalent category hotels are also there in Dirang. We as a b2b consolidator for the northeast are in a good position to guide you in regards to hotel accommodation and transport in this part of the world. We can give you the best possible options for the itinerary also.

Note: The tourist accommodations in Dirang are concentrated on the main highway. The budget accommodations are mostly in and around the town center, there are a couple of standard accommodations which are little away from the heart of the town.

You must be aware that Arunachal Pradesh is a restricted area. Restricted areas are those areas where you need to take a permit from the Government to make any tour. Which means you need Government’s permission to visit such places. This permit is called Inner liner permit and it is for the safety of the tourist. Anyone visiting Arunachal Pradesh requires this Inner line permit. Any Indian nationalist who is not a citizen of Arunachal Pradesh has to apply for this Inner line permit in order to enter the state of Arunachal Pradesh. For Foreign nationalists, there is another permit called Protected area permit.  This protected area permit (PAP) is compulsory for any foreign nationalists.

Note: You can apply for an Inner line permit online as well as offline.

Dirang is situated at an altitude of nearly 4900 feet. The summer here is not very hot. Winter is quite cold especially the month of December and January. October to April is the best time to visit. June to August rain occurs and often the summer there is also a bit rainy.

All travel agents promoting Arunachal must know about Dirang. It is generally used as a stopover for the tourists moving towards Tawang. Dirang and Bomdila are two towns about 40kms apart. Since you cannot drive all the way to Tawang from the plains of Assam directly, you need a stopover for your guests. Dirang and Bomdila are typically used for exactly this purpose. Tourists stay in one of these places while going to Tawang and in the other place while returning.

Dirang does have its own attractions, though your guests may not have enough time to visit them if they are just staying here overnight. Some of the attractions are listed below. Dirang is in a valley and the altitude of the place is just below 5000 feet. This gives the valley relatively warmer weather compared to other places around. Hence during colder months, Dirang is a good place for your guests to stay.

Dirang Dzong:

Dzong means Fort. Dirang Dzong offers a majestic view of the surrounding. The Dzong or fort is referred to mean the tribal settlements here. Some of the houses are nearly 500 years old. Most of the houses are built of the stone foundation. The architecture of the entire structure is unique and eye-catching. The Dzong is located on a hilltop offering a serene and scenic environment and view.

Yak research center:

The national research center for Yak is founded by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The purpose of such an institution is to preserve and Conserve the Indian Yak, to promote Yak production, yak products and to organize research work related to different challenges associated with the yak production and the genetic resources available in the production. This is a unique place to visit. The permission of the officials is needed to enter the research center which can be obtained easily.

Hot Water Spring:

This is a major attraction in the area for both tourists and locals. The water is considered to have curative power. The medicinal value of the spring has made it immensely popular among the tourists across the country. The water is full of sulfur. The hot water spring started flowing from the nearby mountain and falls into the Dirang river. This is located on the road leading to Tawang. You can easily locate the stairs leading to the hot spring.

Kalachakra Gompa:

This is a very old monastery located just above of Kalachakra village. The monastery is more than 500 years old. Not only for its socio-cultural importance, but the place is also famous for the panoramic view it offers to the tourists.

Sangti Valley:

Situated just 7 km from Dirang, this valley offers a stunning view of the surrounding landscape. Flowing brooks, snow-capped Himalayan ranges, and dense forest – in a nutshell, this is Sangti valley. This is heaven not only for nature lovers but also for the migratory birds. This is a bird watchers paradise.

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