Dirang Travel Guide
If you are looking for information about Dirang, probably you are planning a tour to Tawang. Dirang is mostly a overnight tourist destination for visitors going to Tawang in Western Arunacha Pradesh. You can contact our team for organising the entire tour of Tawang. The distance between Jorhat in Assam and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is more than 320 km and given the road condition in the area, the total travel time can be anywhere between 12 to 18 hours. Dirang is ideally located almost halfway in between. As a result it has come up as a overnight destination for tourists visiting Tawang. Dirang and Bomdila are both overnight destinations. Most tourists stay in one of these two places while going and in the other place while returning. Dirang is a small town in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located about 43 km from Bomdila on the way to Tawang. Dirang is located on the bank of river Kameng (Known as Jia Bharali in Assam). Since it is on the river valley the altitude is relatively low (4900 ft). The weather here is not very cold and quite pleasant during most of the year. Snow-clad Himalayan ranges, a rustic charm and spirituality filled in the air; all these ingredients make Dirang a perfect hideout to spend some tranquil holidays in the lap of Mother Nature. The little village lies hidden in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh and stands as a gateway to the state’s much celebrated tourist destination, Tawang. This quaint hill town’s picturesque scenic beauty and simplicity of the ever smiling people is sure to take any visitor’s heart in no time. While Dirang is no less than a paradise for nature lovers, landscape photographers and adventure seekers. Food of Dirang is also something which needs an exclusive mention. The gastronomes here must not miss relishing the local cuisine prepared by the women of Monpa tribe. A typical lunch meal includes Yak cheese delicacies, flavoursome Thupkas, delectable meat curries and a refreshing salad made from all the local fresh ingredients.
Best Time to Visit
Summer :
The summer season in Dirang remains quite hot and temperature ranges between 20°C to 40°C during these months.
Monsoon :
Dirang experiences moderate monsoon showers between the months of June – October. The place become quite green and pretty.
Winter :
The months of November to February mark the winter season in Dirang. During these months the temperature ranges between 5°C and 12°C. It is ideally the best time to visit Dirang.
In case one is planning for cultural holidays in Dirang, must visit here during the ‘Behdeinkhlam Festival’ celebrated for three days in the month of July. One of the most significant and colourful festivals of the region promoting friendship and harmony coupled with enchanting folk performances and unique religious rituals, it provides for a lifetime opportunity to all the cultural aficionadas get a close insight into diverse tribal heritage of India.
Places to visit and things to do in Dirang
Dirang Fort
Eagle's Nest Wildlife Sanctuary
Lhagyala Gompa
How to Reach
BY AIR :
The nearest International Airport from Dirang is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, roughly 351 Kms from the town. It is connected with the major cities like Delhi, Imphal, Kolkata, Agartala, Aizawl, Dibrugarh, Lilabari, Silchar, Dimapur, Jorhat and Mumbai.
BY RAIL :
The nearest Railway Station is located at Tezpur named as Tezpur Railway Station, roughly 193 Kms from Dirang.
BY ROAD :
Dirang is 42 Kms from Bomdila, 133 Kms from Bhalukpong, 190 Kms from Tezpur, 243 Kms from Seppa, 253 Kms from Nagaon, 311 Kms from Itanagar, 348 Kms from Guwahati, 434 Kms from Shillong and is connected through Arunachal Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and some private travel services.
Weekend Gateways
Weekend Gateways from Dirang
TAWANG
ZIRO
BHALUKPONG
BOMDILA
DIRANG
