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BOMDILA

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  BOMDILA The journey to this exotic hill station from Tejpur through the picturesque Bhalookpong Valley of Assam, the Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, the Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary and then scaling a height of 8,500feet through winding roads is an adventure in itself. This mystic land, where the clouds come down to play with its dwellers, offers a spectacular panorama of the snow-clad ranges of the Eastern Himalayas. The surrounding wooded slopes and the vast apple orchards enhance the breathtaking beauty of the place. Bomdila enjoys a strong influence of Tibetan culture and is strewn with Buddhist monasteries. The local handicraft product of brightly hued hand woven carpets is a bold souvenir of the place. India’s largest orchidorium with over 7,500 species of extremely rare orchids at Tipi and its smaller cousin, Sessa, with over 2,600 species in the vicinity, adds a rich flavour to Bomdila. Accessibility : Bomdila is approached by road from Tejpur in the neighbouring state ...