Day1
Drive from Dibrugarh to Roing
Arrive in Dibrugarh. Drive from there to enter Arunachal. Overnight in a nature resort at Roing.
Overview
A Hidden Valley of Turquoise Rivers and Alpine Lakes
The Aeyo Valley lies deep within the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary, a landscape of dense mixed deciduous forests, rushing turquoise rivers, and hidden alpine lakes. This trek is a naturalist's dream, alive with birds, primeval vegetation, and the ever-present possibility of encountering the elusive Mishmi Takin.
It is a moderately challenging hike on a narrow, root-laced trail through marshy terrain, fallen logs, hanging bridges, and steep slippery slopes. Gum boots are strongly recommended, especially in wet weather. The reward is a pristine base camp beside Aeyo Lake 2: a clear alpine lake inside a forest clearing, framed by mountains and waterfalls, with a private beach for trekkers to rest and reflect.
Highlights
What Defines This Trek
Untouched Mixed Forest
Dense jungle alive with birds, wildflowers, and rich undergrowth, a landscape that feels genuinely untouched by time.
Turquoise Rivers & Waterfalls
Walk beside the crystal-clear Dri and Aeyo rivers. Pass the iconic Pomo and Zawru waterfalls thundering down through the forest.
Hanging Log Bridges
Cross the river on rustic hanging bridges woven from local wood, one sways more than the other, adding a pulse of adventure.
Alpine Lakes at Base Camp
Base camp sits beside Aeyo Lake 2 at 3,338 m, with Lakes 3 and 4 a short hike away, each one a different shade of green and blue.
Riverside Birdwatching
Camps teem with birdlife. Early mornings beside the Dri river are a naturalist's paradise of calls, colours, and movement.
Fall Colours in October
In autumn the maple, cedar, and rhododendron forest turns golden, red, and bronze, a photographer's dream reflected in the lakes.
Itinerary
Day by Day
Nine days starting from Dibrugarh, through the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary from Anini to the Aeyo Valley lakes.
Day2
Drive from Roing to Anini
Start early from Roing to reach Anini by late afternoon. Meet the guide and support staff, and do a final gear check.
Day3
Anini to Bruni · Trek to Rhododendron Camp
Drive from Anini to Bruni (68 km, 2–2.5 hrs), winding through the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary past waterfalls and the Mawu Waterfall. At Bruni, we start the trek on a root-laced, black-soil trail through dense forest of maple, rhododendron, cedar, and fir. Cross the Dri river on hanging bridges and pass the Pomo Waterfall. Reach Maple Camp after ~2 hrs, then continue 3 km to Rhododendron Camp beside the river, a birdwatcher's paradise with campfire, kitchen, and toilet.
Day4
Rhodo Camp to Base Camp via Cedar Camp
Cedar Camp to BC: 4 km, 4 hrs · BC Elevation: 3,338 m
Walk beside the Dri river with small waterfalls and log bridges. Cedar Camp is a bamboo structure beside the river with firepit and toilet. From Cedar, the trail climbs steeply to a cave rest point and crosses into the Aeyo river valley. Pass Lake 1 (3,300 m) with its dark green hue, then climb to the Lake 2 viewpoint, a small beach with breathtaking views. Base Camp sits beside Lake 2 with tents facing the lake and mountains. A perfect, exotic setting.
Day5
Base Camp to Lake 3 & 4 & Back
Round trip: 5–6 km · 3–5 hrs · Lake 3: 3,370 m
Skirt Lake 2 and climb through golden maple, cedar, and rhododendron forest. Lake 3 is an hour away, a quiet forest jewel. A short climb brings a fast gushing waterfall and a top-down view of both Lakes 2 and 3. Lake 4 lies another 30 minutes ahead where the forest opens into alpine meadow with wild grass and rhodo/juniper shrubs. The lake shifts between shades of green and blue as the light changes, pure storybook magic.
Day6
Base Camp to Rhodo Camp
Distance: 7.5–8 km · Time: 4–5 hrs
The descent is tricky. The forest path is slippery, muddy, and wild, with thick undergrowth of bamboo and bushes. The organisers cover the worst sections with branches and bamboo. Navigate roots, slick rocks, and steep sections with care, feet and knees work hard in gum boots.
Day7
Rhodo Camp to Bruni · Drive to Anini
Trek: 4 hrs · Drive: 2 hrs
Pass the postcard-perfect Pomo waterfall and grasslands on the final descent. More muck, slippery roots, wooden stairs, and rocks, but the trail eases after Maple Camp. From Bruni, we drive back to Anini with sore feet, full hearts, and a gallery of lake colours etched in memory.
Day8
Drive from Anini to Roing
Start our journey back with a day's drive from Anini to Roing
Day9
Drive from Roing to Dibrugarh
Drive back to Dibrugarh. Trip ends
Gallery
The Trail in Images
