Hotel Siphiyang Phong

Overlooking the beautiful landscape and snow-clad mountains of the Himalayan Range, Siphiyang Phong is named after the mountain that has left everyone awed by its beauty and is located in the heart of Bomdila. History stands witness to its might, folk songs tell of its glory and the locals worship it. Bomdila is the headquarter town in West Kameng district, situated 8500 ft. above sea level, perched over a wide ridge that straddles a mountain in the Himalayan ranges, a lofty heaven on earth. The tiny town presents a panoramic view of the snow covered peaks and the picturesque Kameng valley.

The hotel has two meeting rooms and a promising restaurant that serves yummy food. All the 28 rooms are exclusively designed and come in different categories: standard, family and executive rooms spread across four floors. The baby-sitting facility should be boon for those travelling with young ones. There is a doctor-on-call for first time travelers or, for those who are apprehensive of travel sickness and other illness during the stay. The essential services rendered by the hotel for a hassle free stay include front desk, security, backup generator, round the clock room service, laundry, doctor on call, wake-up service, luggage storage, Internet access, parking, travel desk and currency exchange.

The main attractions around this hotel are: Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa), Thub-Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa), Bomdila View Point, R.R Hill Bomdila, Handloom and Textiles Emporium, District Museum and the vast apple & kiwi orchards in this region. For adventurers, it will be of interest to know that a number of treks and hikes into the mountains start from Bomdila. From simple little walking trails to more expert-level treks, Bomdila is at the hub of hiking activity in the Kameng region.

The hotel offers a highly efficient tour & travel desk services. If you plan to further tour the other parts of the North East region of India, the hotel tour specialists will handle your tours and other travel arrangements to the neighboring states of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Sikkim; one of the bio-diversity hotspots in the world. Services can be availed for exchanging currencies, booking flight/railways tickets and cab services.

Dining

Foodies are in for a gastronomic treat at the on-site restaurant, which serves mouth-watering delicacies. Expect finest local, regional and international ingredients and beautifully presented where every dish is a distinctive experience. The kitchen relies on healthful cooking methods and uses only freshest of locally grown seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs. For a fresh twist on exceptional fine dining, experience the Siphiyang Phong restaurant. The seasonal menu that showcases unique traditions of the West Kameng region is truly for those discerning travellers who consider food an experience.

Tariff

Deluxe room: INR 3120/-
There is a facility of inclusion of 'extra bed' – a folding cot or a mattress, on request.

Location

Bomdilla, West Kameng District , Arunachal Pradesh

How to reach Bomdilla

By Air: The nearest airport at Tezpur is located at a distance of about 160 kms from Bomdila. You can hire a taxi or board a bus from here to reach Bomdila.
By Train: The nearest railway station is at Rangapara (Assam), located at a distance of about 146 kms from Bomdila. You can either hire a rented car or a taxi from here. There are also daily buses that ply from Rangapara Railway Station to Bomdila.
By Road: The town of Bomdila is well connected to Tezpur, Rangapara and Guwahati by state-run buses, jeeps and SUVs. A four-wheel drive like a jeep or SUV is the best way to travel from Tezpur, Rangapara or Guwahati. Depending upon the weather and the road conditions the drive from Tezpur will take about 6 hours. Since the roads are narrow with lots of twists and bends, it is advisable to hire an experienced driver to take you to Bomdila.
Note: The best way to explore the town of Bomdila is by hiring a local jeep or SUV.