Beads and Wheels Homestay – Bomdila

Beads and Wheels Homestay – Bomdila

Bomdila is a small Buddhist town in Arunachal Pradesh nestled high up in the eastern Himalayas. It is a photographer’s delight with breathtaking views of Kangte and Gorichen Peaks, the highest peaks of the state. It is a haven for adventure lovers with many options of outdoor adventure activities such as hiking, mountain biking and forest camping. Apart from the scenic landscapes, from Bomdila you can ride along the scenic road to Tawang, and to Bhutan’s border. The moment you set foot in Bomdila, you will get a mystic and peaceful feel with lamas roaming around in red robes with their prayer beads and wheels. Main attraction for the tourists in Bomdila includes Bomdila Monastery, Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Ling (GRL) Monastery, Craft Center and Ethnographic Museum, apple orchards, Bomdila View Point, RR Hills. 

It’s a newly built 3 storey house in a peaceful residential area of Bomdila. There are 8 rooms across 3 floors. 4 are double occupancy rooms with a living room, kitchen and bathroom. And there are 4 family suites, each suite has 2 interconnected rooms, a living room, kitchen and a bathroom. It is an affordable, safe and comfortable stay ideal for families and groups. You will love the cultural touch that you will get here in small things like a traditional welcome, interiors, local food and the loving host family.

Location: 3 kms from the Bomdila Monastery
Number of Rooms – 8; Total Capacity – 24

How To Reach 

The nearest airport is in Tezpur (150 km) and Rangapara, Assam is the nearest railhead (146 km). Bomdila can be easily reached via roadways from Tezpur or Guwahati.

Tariff

Double Occupancy Room: 1700/- 
Family Suite (2 interconnected bedrooms): 3000/-
Extra Person: 500/-
Complimentary: Breakfast

Tariff valid from 15 Sep. – 10 Jan. 2022
Single Occupancy: 2200/
Double Occupancy Room: 4800/- 
Family Suite (2 interconnected bedrooms): 6500/-
Extra Person: 600/-
Complimentary: Breakfast

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
6-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

Note: What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount

Facilities

Parking • Running Hot Water • Toiletries •  Smoking Allowed • Open Seating Areas • Kitchen for self cooking • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

You can relish delicious local cuisine while staying here. Breakfast includes bread, eggs to order, seasonal fruits, tea/ coffee etc. Lunch and dinner includes traditional dishes like corn rice, vegetables cooked in ghee, boiled mushrooms, cheese etc. Non vegetarian food is also available. You also must try their traditional butter tea. You also have an option of self cooking. 

Activities

Reading • Stargazing • Hiking • Cycling • Village Walk 

Local Attractions

Craft Center & Ethnographic Museum (1 km)  • Lower Gompa (1.5 km) • Bomdila Monastery (3 km) • Upper Gompa (3 km) • Narsingh Temple (5 km) • Lumum falls (14 km) 

Excursions

Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary (57km) • Dirang Valley (41 km) • Tipi Orchid Research Centre (92 km) • Nichiphula Waterfall (56km) • Buddha Heritage Park (30km) • Mandala Top (63km)

Treks: Rupa trek • Shergaon Trek  

Know Your Host

Sange Norbu will host you here. He is District Epidemiologist by profession and a travel enthusiast. His love to meet new people inspired him to open his home to the travelers. He stays here with his uncle and aunt who are extremely loving and caring. Being locals, they can guide you well on local trails and treks and how to explore the area. 

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