elk ridge village All Dirang s commercial services are in New Dirang, with a strip of cheap hotels, eateries and sumo

Bansbari Lodge (%3612602223; www.assam bengalnavigation.com/bansbari.htm; d 2000, jungle package elk ridge village 7500). elk ridge village Jungle packages cover full board, early morning elephant safari, elk ridge village jeep safari, guide, park entry fee and village and tea garden elk ridge village excursions. Ask about river rafting. Contact elk ridge village Jungle Travels India in Guwahati (p 560 ) for bookings. Access is from Barpeta Rd.

All Dirang s commercial services are in New Dirang, with a strip of cheap hotels, eateries and sumo counters around the central crossroads. Tourist Lodge (%200176; d 825), a kilometre south and overlooking New Dirang, is a basic but friendly family hotel in an old-style hill house crowded with potted plants. Nicer is the next-door Hotel Pemaling (%207265; s/d 1815/2420), which has shiny rooms, excellent service and a very pleasant garden where you can enjoy the views towards the sometimes snow-bound Se La and the high Himalaya beyond.