Arunachal Pradesh · Adventure Traveler · 7 Days
Tawang Monastery & Sela Pass Tour
Tezpur, Dirang, Tawang, Bomdila
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This Tawang tour package from Guwahati covers the classic Tawang–Dirang–Bomdila circuit in 7 days. You cross Sela Pass at 13,700 ft, spend three nights in Tawang for the monastery, the war memorial and Madhuri Lake, and break the long mountain drives at Tezpur, Dirang and Bomdila. A private SUV with an experienced hill driver is included, and we help with your Inner Line Permit.
The Tawang Monastery & Sela Pass Tour is a 7 days cultural & Heritage journey through Tezpur, Dirang, Tawang, Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh. Thoughtfully paced for 2-10 travelers, it brings together sela Pass at 13,700 ft, Tawang Monastery and Madhuri Lake & Bumla road.
Over 7 days, you travel at a relaxed, unhurried pace with hand-picked stays, a private vehicle, and an experienced local driver who knows the routes and the seasons. Nights are spent in mountain hotels, Local homestays and Twin-sharing rooms, so you rest well between days on the road.
The ideal window to travel is Mar-May & Oct-Nov, when the weather and views are at their best. Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory for Indian nationals; foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. We assist with the application.
- Sela Pass at 13,700 ft
- Tawang Monastery
- Madhuri Lake & Bumla road
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Guwahati / Tezpur
Guwahati → Tezpur · approx. 180 km, 4–5 hrs
We pick you up at Guwahati airport or station and drive along the north bank of the Brahmaputra to Tezpur. If you arrive in time, you can watch the sunset from Agnigarh hill over the river. Your coordinator then briefs you on the route, permits and what to pack for the cold at Sela and Tawang.
Meals: DinnerStay: Tezpur hotelDay 2
Tezpur to Dirang
Tezpur → Bhalukpong → Dirang · approx. 190 km, 6–7 hrs
You enter Arunachal Pradesh at Bhalukpong, where your Inner Line Permit is checked, and climb steadily through the Tenga valley and over Bomdila. The scenery changes from tropical forest to pine and apple orchards. You reach the Dirang valley by late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: DirangDay 3
Dirang to Tawang over Sela Pass
Dirang → Sela Pass → Tawang · approx. 140 km, 6–7 hrs
You climb to Sela Pass at 13,700 ft, where the lake is often frozen in winter. The new Sela Tunnel carries most traffic now, but we use the old road over the top for the views when it is open. On the way down you stop at Jaswant Garh war memorial and Nuranang (Jang) Falls, arriving in Tawang by evening.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: TawangDay 4
Tawang sightseeing
Local sightseeing in Tawang
Tawang Monastery, founded in the 17th century, is the largest monastery in India; you see the main prayer hall, the library and the small museum. You also visit the Tawang War Memorial, Urgelling Monastery, the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, the Giant Buddha statue and the craft centre where carpets and masks are made.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: TawangDay 5
Madhuri Lake excursion
Tawang → Madhuri Lake and back · approx. 40 km each way, 5–6 hrs round trip
A drive up the Bum La road past high lakes, including PT Tso, to Sangetsar Lake, better known as Madhuri Lake after a film shoot there. The road is rough and the air is thin, so take it slowly. Bum La Pass itself can be added for Indian nationals with an extra army permit issued in Tawang the day before.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: TawangDay 6
Tawang to Bomdila
Tawang → Dirang → Bomdila · approx. 180 km, 6–7 hrs
You head back over Sela and down to Dirang, where you can soak your feet in the hot springs by the river. In the afternoon you continue to Bomdila and visit the Bomdila Monastery, which looks out over the valley. Evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: BomdilaDay 7
Departure
Bomdila → Guwahati · approx. 330 km, 9–10 hrs (Tezpur airport approx. 4–5 hrs)
An early start for the drive back down to the plains and on to Guwahati, arriving in the evening. Please book onward flights or trains for the next day, or tell us if you are flying out of Tezpur so the drop can be planned there instead.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- Hotels & homestays (twin sharing)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Inner Line Permit assistance
- Private SUV with driver
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
Not included
- Airfare/train fare
- Lunches
- Entry & camera fees
- Personal expenses
Stays & permits
Where you sleep
- Tezpur hotel
- Night 1
- Dirang
- Night 2
- Tawang
- Nights 3, 4 & 5
- Bomdila
- Night 6
- Mountain hotels
- Local homestays
- Twin-sharing rooms
Permits & travel notes
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory for Indian nationals; foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. We assist with the application.
Questions people ask
How many days are needed for Tawang from Guwahati?
At least 6–7 days. Tawang is a two-day drive from Guwahati with overnight stops on the way, so a 7-day plan lets you see Tawang without rushing.
Where does this Tawang tour start?
It starts in Guwahati, with a pickup at the airport or railway station. Guwahati is well connected by air and rail from across India. If Tezpur airport suits you better, mention it when you enquire.
Is Tawang safe for a family trip?
Tawang is a popular family destination. The main things to plan for are altitude and roads: Sela Pass is at 13,700 ft, so ascend gradually, carry warm clothes, and keep a buffer day in winter when snow can close the pass for a short time.
When does it snow in Tawang?
Snow is most likely from December to February, especially around Sela Pass. March–May and October–November usually bring clear skies and open roads.