A snowy sojourn

As travellers journey from bustling metro cities to tranquil Tawang, they stand a chance to be mesmerised by a captivating blend of stunning landscapes, heartwarming connections, and unmatched cultural depth;

- Monjit P.

The winter sun in Delhi was just beginning to stretch its golden fingers across the city when we left for Tawang, a journey that had long lingered on my bucket list. Armed with woollen layers, travel mugs, and the excitement of venturing into snow-draped mountains, we set off. The plan was ambitious yet thrilling: fly to Dibrugarh, drive through Dirang, cross the Sela Pass, and reach the tranquil beauty of Tawang.

The flight to Dibrugarh was uneventful, though the view of the mighty Brahmaputra from above was enough to make one feel small in the best way possible. Once on the ground, the air felt different—crisper, cleaner, and pregnant with the promise of adventure. The journey to Dirang was punctuated with countless bends as if the roads themselves were playfully guiding us toward the horizon. Dirang is a small town tucked away in the folds of Arunachal Pradesh, a place where time seems to slow down. It was here that I reconnected with an old friend, Bhuvan, who had grown up in this picturesque hamlet. Bhuvan was as vibrant as the town itself, his hearty laughter resonating in every conversation. He insisted we spend the night at his home instead of the hotel we had booked. “You won’t get this kind of hospitality at a hotel,” he said with a grin that left no room for refusal.