{"id":1238,"date":"2019-04-08T19:03:11","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T19:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexplore.org\/blog\/?p=1238"},"modified":"2026-08-03T13:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T13:51:02","slug":"guwahati-tawang-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/guwahati-tawang-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"An offbeat Road Trip to Tawang from Guwahati"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Tawang<\/strong> is a fabled destination located at an altitude\u00a0 2,669\u00a0m above sea level.\u00a0 It\u2019s not only a natural paradise it is a unique combination of Buddhist culture and Tibetan heritage.\u00a0 The road journey to Tawang from Guwahati is a destination itself which passes through gorgeous hills, lively deodorant forests and sprawling rivers. <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/guwahati-tawang-road-trip\/\">\u00a0<strong>The road trip to Tawang<\/strong><\/a> is the most thrilling experience where you have to overcome uncertain weather conditions, unpredictable road. This is one of the most scenic road trips in entire India.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Quick Facts<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Distance: 457 km (via Kalaktang) \/ 509 km (via Bhalukpong)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Duration: 6\u20137 days recommended<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Best time to visit: September\u2013May<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Permit required: Inner Line Permit (ILP)<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Approx. budget: \u20b93,500\u20135,000\/night (per person) &#8211; accommodation, food and travel expanses<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Route Map<\/h2>\r\n<p>We can drive to Tawang from Guwahati in two ways. One is via Tezpur, Nameri, Bomdila, Dirang. \u00a0And another is via Guwahati, Mangaldoi, Rowta, Orang\/Bhairabkunda, Kalaktang, Shergaon, Rupa, Bomdila, Dirang.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Guwahati to Tawang Road Trip Route (via Kalaktang)<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1240\" style=\"width: 1064px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1240\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang.jpg\" alt=\"Guwahati Tawang road trip\" width=\"1064\" height=\"855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang.jpg 1064w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-150x121.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-816x656.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guwahati Tawang road trip &#8211; The road via Kalaktang is the road we followed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong>Guwahati \u00a0\u2192\u00a0 Mangaldai \u2192 Orang\u00a0 \u00a0\u2192\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kalaktang\u00a0\u00a0 \u2192\u00a0 Shergaon\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2192\u00a0 Rupa \u00a0\u2192 \u00a0Bomdila \u2192 Tawang<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Distance:\u00a0<\/strong>457 kilometres<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>The road to Bomdila via Kalaktang is in good shape.\u00a0 This road is known as the Trans Himalayan Highway. <\/strong>\u00a0You need to hire a private car to go to Tawang on this road. \u00a0Once you enter Arunachal Pradesh the spellbound chain of hills welcomes you and traverses you through the winding path that leads to Kalaktang.\u00a0 There is another road which goes to Kalaktang via Bhairabkunda which is located a few kilometres before reaching Orang. The road via Bhairabkunda passes through an unmatched scenic landscape. \u00a0\u00a0After crossing Kakaltang the rod passes through white coloured <em>ceramic hills<\/em> of\u00a0 Rupa and then the gorgeous Rupa valley and finally the road merges with the main highway near Bomdila.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Guwahati to Tawang Road Trip Route (via Bhalukpong)<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1242\" style=\"width: 1064px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-bhalukpong-1.jpg\" alt=\"Guwahati to Tawang Road Trip map\" width=\"1064\" height=\"855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-bhalukpong-1.jpg 1064w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-bhalukpong-1-150x121.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-bhalukpong-1-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-bhalukpong-1-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-bhalukpong-1-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-bhalukpong-1-816x656.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guwahati to Tawang Road Trip map via Bhalukpong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong>Guwahati\u2192 Tezpur \u2192 Nameri \u2192 Bhalukpong \u2192 Bomdila\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>\u2192 Dirang \u2192 Tawang<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Distance:\u00a0<\/strong>509 kilometres<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The road to Tawang via Tezpur is the old route and is frequented by most vehicles. You can find shared Tata Sumos or Buses to Bomdila from Tezpur via this road. This is another road that leads to Tawang through scenic eastern Himalayan ranges. Feel the thrill as you drive with the series of hills on one side and the gushing rivers on the other.<\/p>\r\n<p>After crossing Tezpur you have to go through the dense forest of Nameri tiger reserve. After Nameri the fascinating Kameng river accompanies you. Find more information in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/destinations\/Arunachal\/tawang.php\"><strong>travel guide<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>which offers complete details and important information like travelling distance, basic facilities and accommodation along the way. Though construction is going on in this road still some part have bumpy stretches.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1267\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1267 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/dirang.jpg\" alt=\"View of Tawang, Guwahati to Tawang Road Trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/dirang.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/dirang-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/dirang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/dirang-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/dirang-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/dirang-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scenic view enroute Tawang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1260\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1260\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-tawang.jpg\" alt=\"An offbeat Road Trip from Guwahati to Tawang\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-tawang.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-tawang-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-tawang-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-tawang-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-tawang-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-tawang-816x510.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drive to Tawang through\u00a0the winding roads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2>Map<\/h2>\r\n<p>Here is the overview of the route we followed in our Guwahati Tawang road trip.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1240\" style=\"width: 1064px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1240\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang.jpg\" alt=\"Guwahati Tawang road trip\" width=\"1064\" height=\"855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang.jpg 1064w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-150x121.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Guwahati-to-tawang-via-kalaktang-816x656.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guwahati Tawang road trip &#8211; The road via Kalaktang is the road we followed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2>When to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/destinations\/Arunachal\/tawang.php\">Tawang<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>Tawang is a secular hilly region which can be visited at any time of the year.\u00a0 Most people prefer visiting Tawang in winter months to uncover its snowy mood. However, winter is not the best time for a road trip to Tawang. \u00a0During winter months, starting from late December to February high snowfall in Sela Pass blocked the road transpiration and the roads would be slippery at times and vehicle tyres got stuck in snowfall.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you want to be safe then best Time to Visit Tawang by road trip is from September to mid of December. You can also choose to travel from April and May when there is not much rainfall in this reason.<\/p>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s better to avoid the monsoon season. During monsoon, the road got stuck for days due to heavy floods in the hills.<\/p>\r\n<p>Read more about the\u00a0perfect season for your Tawang trip on\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/destinations\/Arunachal\/best-time-to-visit-tawang.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Time to Visit Tawang.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Eateries Locations in Guwahati \u2013 Tawang Road Trip<\/h2>\r\n<p>Very few eateries or roadside Dhabas are available on the road. So it&#8217;s better to have early lunch or pack your food in the hotel.\u00a0 A\u00a0few roadside stalls are available along the road, which offers delicious Momo, Maggi or Roti Sabji etc. If you miss the roadside Dhabas, Indian Army canteen is your last rescue. One such canteen is available in the Sela Pass and Jaswant Garh. Stock up water as much as possible and drink enough water to keep yourself away from dehydration.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Expenses<\/h2>\r\n<p>The expenses depend on the kinds of hotels or lodges you choose to stay. Generally, hotels are not very costly in all the places you find accommodation between Rs 2000 \u2013 Rs 5000.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2>Vehicle<\/h2>\r\n<p>Nowadays you can take any vehicle to Tawang road trip. But for safe side SUV\/ MUV is advisable or any sedan car with high GC is suitable for the road trip.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Precautions for vehicle:<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Very few petrol pumps are available along the road so full the tank in advance at Bomdila or Dirang.<\/li>\r\n<li>Check the vehicle condition and tyres before starting the trip.<\/li>\r\n<li>Take one extra stepney for your car is most necessary to drive on rough hilly roads.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s a day by day breakdown of a road trip to Tawang from Guwahati:<\/p>\r\n<h2>Day 1:\u00a0Driving from Guwahati\u00a0to Bomdila<\/h2>\r\n<p>Driving from Guwahati to <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/destinations\/Arunachal\/bomdila.php\">Bomdila<\/a> via Kalaktang takes around 10 hrs. Though there are not many eateries available on the road it\u2019s better to fill your stomach at NH 52 Dhaba in Mangaldai before entering the hills of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>\r\n<p>Today we will cover Guwahati &#8211;\u00a0 Jalukbari \u2013 Kharupetia \u2013 Mangaldai \u2013 Orang &#8211; Kalaktang &#8211;\u00a0 Shergaon \u2013 Rupa &#8211; Bomdila<\/p>\r\n<p>We left Guwahati at 6:00 am. Have breakfast early and drive towards Orang. This stretch of the road was not in good shape most of the road is bumpy and a lot of potholes in the road so it takes around 3 hours to reach Mangaldai. Later half of the road is quite good. Except for a few kilometres, the road is absolutely fine.<\/p>\r\n<p>From Orang, we take the bifurcated rode which goes to Kalaktang. \u00a0After some time we leave the plain of Assam and enter hills of Arunachal Pradesh. The weather and natural surrounding both are charming. \u00a0After driving for a few kilometres through the windy hilly roads, we started noticing prayer flags as well as scenic vegetable firms.\u00a0 At around 3 pm we reach Kalaktang.<\/p>\r\n<p>Crossing in white coloured limestone hills at Shergaon the mesmerizing gorges and stream of Rupa valley starting to appear. We were awestruck at the beauty of this place.<\/p>\r\n<p>As the sun sets in the west and the dusk covered the small town of Bomdila we reached our guesthouse. It was quite cold till then we order some Indian vegetarian dish and headed to our cosy room.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The small town of Bomdila is dotted with many hotels and homestays at a very reasonable rate. Some best hotels are hotel Segal, Hotel Siphiyang Phong etc. We choose to stay away from the crowd and spend the night in the Bomdila monastery guest house known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.in\/Hotel_Review-g858482-d5003210-Reviews-Doe_Gu_Khil_Guest_House-Bomdila_West_Kameng_District_Arunachal_Pradesh.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doe Gu Khil Guest House<\/a>. The Guest House was very beautiful and decorated nicely with Tibetan architecture. The rooms were quite welcoming with a room heater and warm blankets.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1271\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1271 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila2.jpg\" alt=\"Bomdila, Guwahati \u2013 Tawang Road Trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila2-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mystic morning view of Bomdila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1270\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1270 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Bomdila Monastery, Guwahati to Tawang Road Trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colourful Bomdila Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1269\" style=\"width: 1050px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1269 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery2.jpg\" alt=\"Bomdila Monastery, Guwahati \u2013 Tawang Road Trip\" width=\"1050\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery2.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery2-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery2-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery2-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bomdila-monastery2-816x504.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scenic campus of the Bomdila Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1251\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-road.jpg\" alt=\"Guwahati \u2013 Tawang Road Trip via Kalaktang\" width=\"1200\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-road.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-road-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-road-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-road-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-road-1024x625.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-road-816x498.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Road to Tawang near Kalaktang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2>Day 2: Bomdila to Tawang\u00a0during Guwahati to Tawang Road Trip<\/h2>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Places covered: Sela pass,\u00a0Jaswant Garh,\u00a0Dirang Monastery,\u00a0Dirang hot spring<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>After having early breakfast at the guest house we bid farewell to this beautiful guest house and Bomdila.<\/p>\r\n<p>After driving for around 1.3 hrs we saw the wild stem flows through the scenic valley of Dirang guarded by Himalayan ranges on the North.\u00a0\u00a0 It is an enchanting valley that looks like a dream.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Where to eat<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>There were very few eateries or Dhaba along the road from Bomdila to Tawang. We stop for lunch in a small roadside Dhaba. Luckily apart from Maggi other non-vegetarian food items are also available in that Dhaba. This Roadside Dhaba was surprisingly neat and clean and well decorated. Food was very simple but delicious.<\/p>\r\n<p>After crossing Dirang and moving through the twisty roads finally we reached Sela Pass. A proud feeling comes to our mind when we stop at Sela Pass, the high altitude motorable road in India. \u00a0It was very cold and breezing though there was not much snow at that time. We saw tints of snow in the distant hills as snowfall for the season started before 2 \u2013 3 days. We ate Momo and tea there and felt very refreshing so continue our journey. Our next stop was at Jaswant \u00a0Garh. As the dusk approaches we enter the small town of Tawang.<\/p>\r\n<p>Some of the places that are worth stopping on the way are <strong>Sela Pass<\/strong>, <strong>Jaswant Garh<\/strong>, two picture-perfect monasteries of Dirang <strong>TDL Monastery and LDL monastery, <\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Dirang Hot Spring <\/strong>etc.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Accommodation<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The small town of Tawang has many hotels, lodges and homestays available for stay.\u00a0 You can find comfortable accommodation ranging from Rs 2000 \u2013 Rs 3500 in Tawang.<\/p>\r\n<p>This time we choose to stay in a homestay known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.in\/Hotel_Review-g858483-d10179312-Reviews-Tenzin_Home_Stay-Tawang_Tawang_District_Arunachal_Pradesh.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tenzin Homestay<\/a>. This is one of the most comfortable accommodations in our stay at Tawang. Though it is far away from luxury hotels all basic amenities like room heater, home cooked meal and hot water\u00a0are readily available.\u00a0 \u00a0The warm hospitality and homely feeling received from our host were unbeatable.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/tour-details\/tawang-tour.php\">Guwahati to Tawang trip package<\/a> if you want to book a customized holiday in Tawang or check our <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/tour-details\/tawang-tour-6days.php\">6 days 5 nights Tawang trip package<\/a> if you want to visit Tawang for a short duration.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1256\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1256\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-lake.jpg\" alt=\"Sela Lake, Tawang trip by car\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-lake.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-lake-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-lake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-lake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-lake-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amazing view of Sela Lake, encounter the lake just after crossing the Sela Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-gate-at-sela-pass.jpg\" alt=\"Sela Pass on the way to Tawang from Guwahati\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-gate-at-sela-pass.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-gate-at-sela-pass-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-gate-at-sela-pass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-gate-at-sela-pass-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-gate-at-sela-pass-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-gate-at-sela-pass-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gateway of Tawang at Sela Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1255\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1255\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1255 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-pass-road-to-tawan.jpg\" alt=\"Sela Pass, road trip to Tawang \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-pass-road-to-tawan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-pass-road-to-tawan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-pass-road-to-tawan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-pass-road-to-tawan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-pass-road-to-tawan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sela-pass-road-to-tawan-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The windy road after crossing the Sela Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2>Day 3: Driving around Tawang<\/h2>\r\n<p>We spent 3 nights at Tawang and explore the Tawang and its surroundings. It provided the perfect break from all that driving. Tawang is a surprisingly beautiful land different from the rest of India. Military activities and the influence of Tibetan Buddhism is seen everywhere in Tawang. We spend the first day visiting the local tourist points around Tawang.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you want to read more about t<a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-tawang\/\">op tourist places in Tawang<\/a> .<\/p>\r\n<p>There are loads of things to see in <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/destinations\/Arunachal\/tawang.php\">Tawang<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Explore\u00a0<strong>Tawang Monastery, <\/strong>the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> largest monastery in the world.<\/li>\r\n<li>Do visit <strong>Tawang War Memorial<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Buddha Park<\/strong> and <strong>Nuranang Waterfalls<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Ani Gompa<\/strong>, <strong>Urgelling Gompa<\/strong> and <strong>Taktsang Gompa<\/strong> may be interesting to you if you like Buddhist culture and philosophy.<\/li>\r\n<li>Spare one day to explore the mystic lakes of Tawang including Madhuri Lake or <strong>Sangestar Tso Lake<\/strong>, <strong>Pt Tso Lake<\/strong> and <strong>Bumla Pass<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Newly added attractions like Chumi Gyatse Falls and a hike to Jeethang Valley are worth adding to your schedule.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1250\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1250\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Tawang Monastery, Tawang road trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1249\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1249 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery2.jpg\" alt=\"Tawang Monastery, Road trip to Tawang\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-monastery2-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tibetan styled Buddhist cultural studies centre inside Tawang Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1248\" style=\"width: 1116px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-war-memorial.jpg\" alt=\"Tawang war memorial, Road trip to Tawang\" width=\"1116\" height=\"762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-war-memorial.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-war-memorial-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-war-memorial-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-war-memorial-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-war-memorial-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tawang-war-memorial-816x557.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Architecture marvel Tawang War Memorial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3>Day 4: Local sightseeing in Tawang during the Guwahati to Tawang Road Trip<\/h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Places covered: Lumla, Tara Devi temple,\u00a0Chag-Zam suspension bridge<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>On day 4, we went to<strong> Lumla and visited the giant Tara Devi temple.<\/strong>\u00a0On our return\u00a0journey, we got to see the wonderful <strong>Chag-Zam iron chain suspension bridge<\/strong> constructed by Lama Chag-Zam Wangpo during the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century. \u00a0The road to Lumla is well maintained and passes through adorable scenery on both sides of the road. Lumla is only 45 km away from Tawang. Start early and explore the small town at your own pace.\u00a0<br \/>You may be interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/top-10-offbeat-places-to-visit-in-arunachal-pradesh\/\"><strong>Top 10 offbeat places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1261\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1261\" style=\"width: 982px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-lumla.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip to Lumla Tawang\" width=\"982\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-lumla.jpg 982w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-lumla-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-lumla-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-lumla-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/road-to-lumla-816x538.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The delightful road to Lumla from Tawang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1253\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1253\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tara-devi-temple-lumla.jpg\" alt=\"Lumla Tawang road trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tara-devi-temple-lumla.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tara-devi-temple-lumla-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tara-devi-temple-lumla-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tara-devi-temple-lumla-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tara-devi-temple-lumla-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tara-devi-temple-lumla-816x510.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giant Tara Devi Statue located in Lumla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1263\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/monpa-woman-tawang.jpg\" alt=\"Tara Devi Temple, Lumla, trip to Lumla from Tawang\" width=\"1200\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/monpa-woman-tawang.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/monpa-woman-tawang-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/monpa-woman-tawang-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/monpa-woman-tawang-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/monpa-woman-tawang-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/monpa-woman-tawang-816x515.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monpa women in the Tara Devi Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1247\" style=\"width: 1848px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chag-Zam-iron-chain-suspension-bridge_Bijukumar-KN.jpg\" alt=\"Chag-Zam bridge, Tawang, sightseeing in Tawang\" width=\"1848\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chag-Zam-iron-chain-suspension-bridge_Bijukumar-KN.jpg 1848w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chag-Zam-iron-chain-suspension-bridge_Bijukumar-KN-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chag-Zam-iron-chain-suspension-bridge_Bijukumar-KN-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chag-Zam-iron-chain-suspension-bridge_Bijukumar-KN-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chag-Zam-iron-chain-suspension-bridge_Bijukumar-KN-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chag-Zam-iron-chain-suspension-bridge_Bijukumar-KN-816x540.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1848px) 100vw, 1848px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">14th-century Chag-Zam bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><strong>Day 5: Driving to Bumla Pass and Madhuri lake\u00a0<\/strong><strong>during Guwahati\u00a0 Tawang Road Trip<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>On the last day of our Tawang Trip, we get permission to visit <strong>Bum La Pass<\/strong> and the Indo China border. Personal vehicle or any other vehicle from Assam is not allowed to be taken to Bum La Pass. So we hired a local sumo. The driver was very friendly and eventually became our guide for the entire day.<\/p>\r\n<p>The road to Madhuri Lake and Bumla Pass was terrible. There was no sign of road in some places. There was dubious road and the almost complete stretch was bumpy. But our driver drives very tactfully and reaches the Y junction after 1 hrs and 30 minutes. After taking Army consent we got permission to visit the gorgeous Bumla Pass and stunning Madhuri Lake and\u00a0 Nagula Lake.<\/p>\r\n<p>Our visit to Bumla pass and the majestic lakes of Tawang spent gracefully and we returned back to Tawang in the evening. Check an essential guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/planning-a-tour-to-tawang\/\">planning your trip to Tawang<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1264\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake3.jpg\" alt=\"Sangestar Tso lake, Tawang road trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake3-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake3-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake3-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake3-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake3-816x513.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enchanting Sangestar Tso which is also known as Madhuri Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1265\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake2.jpg\" alt=\"Sangestar Tso lake, Tawang Guwahati trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/madhuri-lake2-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scenic view from the top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1259\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sangestar-Tso-lake.jpg\" alt=\"Madhuri Lake , Tawang trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sangestar-Tso-lake.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sangestar-Tso-lake-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sangestar-Tso-lake-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sangestar-Tso-lake-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sangestar-Tso-lake-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sangestar-Tso-lake-816x506.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Breathtaking view and calm atmosphere of Madhuri Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Where to eat in Tawang:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>There are many eateries and restaurants available in Tawang which serve delicious Tibetan, Chinese and North Indian foods. Few best eateries in Tawang are Hotel Mon Valley, The Dragon etc. <span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Few must-try dishes in Tawang are pork and Chicken dishes, Special Maggi, Butter tea, Momo, Pork Noodle<\/strong><\/span> etc.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Day 6: Tawang\u00a0to Dirang: Drive down to Dirang\u00a0during Guwahati Tawang Road Trip<\/h2>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Places covered: Nuranang Falls, Sangti Valley<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Finally, the day has come to leave the Buddhist town of Arunachal. Today we decided to venture the Jang fall and Sangti valley on our return journey to Dirang. \u00a0Jang fall is located 32 km away from Tawang in a place named Jang before reaching\u00a0 Sela Pass.\u00a0 Jang falls or Nuranang Falls a majestic waterfall plunge down from a height of 100 meters.<\/p>\r\n<p>After crossing Sela Pass and Jaswant Gargh the stunning hills of Dirang valley begin to appear. <span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Before reaching Dirang a gorgeous drive through picturesque pastures and hills\u00a0takes one to Sangti valley.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 As we drive through the small alley that leads to Sangti valley meandering river accompany us.\u00a0 Charmic paddy fields and grazing cattle and small farms near the river make us stunned. This is one of the spectacular drives so far.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1262\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nurang-falls2.jpg\" alt=\"Nuranang Falls, Guwahati Tawang Road Trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nurang-falls2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nurang-falls2-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nurang-falls2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nurang-falls2-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nurang-falls2-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nurang-falls2-816x518.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nuranang Falls plunge down from the hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stupa-sangti-valley.jpg\" alt=\"Sangti valley, Dirang\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stupa-sangti-valley.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stupa-sangti-valley-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stupa-sangti-valley-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stupa-sangti-valley-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stupa-sangti-valley-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stupa-sangti-valley-816x510.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chorten hiding behind green hills in Sangti Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1257\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley3.jpg\" alt=\"Sangti valley road trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley3-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just Chilled on the river bank in Sangti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1258\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley2.jpg\" alt=\"Sangti valley, Road trip to Tawang \" width=\"1200\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley2-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley2-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley2-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley2-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sangti-valley2-816x509.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scenic postcard view of Sangti valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1246\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1246 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/birding-at-sangti-valley.jpg\" alt=\"Sangti valley road trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/birding-at-sangti-valley.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/birding-at-sangti-valley-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/birding-at-sangti-valley-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/birding-at-sangti-valley-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/birding-at-sangti-valley-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/birding-at-sangti-valley-816x507.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scenic iron bridge in Sangti valley the prime hub of migratory birds in winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Accommodation in Dirang:<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Dirang has loads of homestays and hotels to suit everyone. The hotels alongside the Kameng River offer an awesome view of the valley and foothill of Eastern Himalaya. We opted to stay at<a href=\"http:\/\/awooresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Awoo resort Dirang<\/a> for the night. Awoo resort is located in a scenic location overlooking the Dirang valley and Himalayan ranges. Scenic surrounding and colourful flower on the pathway make this resort\u00a0stunning. The\u00a0quality of food and the comfort it offers is best suited to its price.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Day 7: Dirang\u00a0to Guwahati: Last day of\u00a0Guwahati Tawang Road Trip<\/h2>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Places covered: Chillipam Gompa, Gyuto monastery<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>On our last day, we followed the same route via Kalaktang.\u00a0 Today we stop over at <strong>Gyuto monastery(Tenzin Gang)<\/strong> and<strong> Chillipam Gompa(Rupa<\/strong>).\u00a0 Chillipam\u00a0 Gompa is just 15 km drive uphill from Rupa. It is one of the spectacular monasteries in Arunachal Pradesh. <span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>\u00a0This Gompa is located in a picture perfect location from where <\/strong><strong>a birds-eye<\/strong><strong> view of the entire Rupa valley can be seen.\u00a0 <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can also include a trip to newly inaugurated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Buddha-Heritage-Park-Yokmuzor-100080176863097\">Buddha Heritage Park<\/a> at Yokmuzor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillipam-Gompa3.jpg\" alt=\"Chillipam Gompa, Rupa Monastery, Tawang trip\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillipam-Gompa3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillipam-Gompa3-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillipam-Gompa3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillipam-Gompa3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillipam-Gompa3-816x459.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Majestic Architecture of Chillipam Gompa<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_1266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1266\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1266 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/gyuto-monastery-tenzin-gang.jpg\" alt=\"Gyuto monastery, Tenzin Gang, Tawang Guwahati Road trip\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/gyuto-monastery-tenzin-gang.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/gyuto-monastery-tenzin-gang-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/gyuto-monastery-tenzin-gang-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/gyuto-monastery-tenzin-gang-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/gyuto-monastery-tenzin-gang-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/gyuto-monastery-tenzin-gang-816x510.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We can&#8217;t help\u00a0but stop taking\u00a0 photos of the stunning Gyuto monastery campus before reaching Kalaktang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Located in a stunning location on trans Himalayan highway Gyuto monastery is an important centre of the Buddhist religion. The age-old Tibetan style building inside the monastery complex is worth a\u00a0 glimpse. Finally, after 9 hrs of driving, we reached Guwahati in the evening. And our Tawang Guwahati road trip end with a happy note with loads of memories.<\/p>\r\n<h1>Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Tawang<\/h1>\r\n<p>Arunachal Pradesh is a protected area under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, which means every non-resident needs government permission just to enter the state .\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>Who needs what<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Indian citizens<\/strong> need an <strong>Inner Line Permit (ILP)<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Foreign nationals<\/strong> need a <strong>Protected Area Permit (PAP)<\/strong> instead \u2014 a separate, more involved process that requires traveling in a group of at least two through a government-registered tour operator, and doesn&#8217;t extend to certain restricted border pockets even once granted.<\/li>\r\n<li>Everyone \u2014 Indian or foreign \u2014 needs an <strong>additional local permit<\/strong> to visit Bum La Pass and Madhuri Lake, arranged separately through a local operator or the army liaison in Tawang. Your ILP alone doesn&#8217;t cover this stretch.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>How to apply for the ILP (Indian citizens)<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Apply online<\/strong> at the official Arunachal Pradesh ILP portal.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Keep these ready before you start:<\/strong> a passport-size photo, a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving license), and your travel dates and district(s) you intend to visit.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Match your name exactly to your ID.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Pay the fee online<\/strong> via UPI, card, or net banking.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Download and print your e-ILP<\/strong> once approved \u2014 carry both a printed copy and a photo of it on your phone, since checkposts don&#8217;t always have great connectivity to verify digital copies on the spot.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather not deal with the online form, you can also get the ILP in person from the Resident Commissioner&#8217;s or Deputy Resident Commissioner&#8217;s office for Arunachal Pradesh in Guwahati, Tezpur, or Itanagar \u2014 useful as a backup if the online portal is down or you&#8217;re short on time before departure.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Fee, processing time, and validity<\/h3>\r\n<p>Exact fees and validity periods are revised periodically, tourist ILPs cost under \u20b9500, processed within 3-4 days in most cases, and valid anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks depending on the category selected \u2014 plan to apply at least a few days before you leave, and a bit earlier if you&#8217;re traveling during peak season (October\u2013December) when processing can slow down.<\/p>\r\n<h3>A few things that trip people up<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Apply well before your trip, not the night before.<\/strong> While approvals are often fast, don&#8217;t count on same-day turnaround, especially during peak tourist months.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Google &#8220;Arunachal ILP&#8221; and click the first result.<\/strong> There are several look-alike third-party sites that charge extra &#8220;service fees&#8221; for something you can do yourself directly on the official portal.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Your ILP does not cover Bum La Pass or Madhuri Lake.<\/strong> Budget an extra day in Tawang to sort the local defense-liaison permit for this stretch \u2014 it can&#8217;t be arranged in advance from home.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Carry physical photocopies of your ILP and ID<\/strong>, in addition to digital copies. Checkposts along the route sometimes ask for a copy to retain.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:30;274-303\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:58;305-362\">What is the distance from Guwahati to Tawang by road?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:204;363-566\">The distance is approximately 457 km via Kalaktang (the Trans Himalayan Highway route) or 509 km via the older Tezpur\u2013Bhalukpong\u2013Bomdila route. Both routes merge near Bomdila before continuing to Tawang.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:65;568-632\">How many days are needed for a Guwahati to Tawang road trip?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:275;633-907\">A comfortable road trip takes 6\u20137 days, including 2 days of driving each way and 2\u20133 days for sightseeing in and around Tawang. It&#8217;s possible to do it faster, but a mandatory overnight halt (usually at Bomdila or Dirang) is strongly recommended for altitude acclimatization.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:61;909-969\">Which route is better \u2014 via Kalaktang or via Bhalukpong?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:518;970-1487\">The Kalaktang route (via Mangaldai\u2013Orang) is shorter, quieter, and passes through the scenic Rupa valley, though a few stretches near Mangaldai can be bumpy. The Bhalukpong route (via Tezpur\u2013Nameri) is the older, more frequented road with shared Sumo\/bus connectivity, running through Nameri Tiger Reserve alongside the Kameng river. Neither is definitively &#8220;better&#8221; \u2014 Kalaktang suits those wanting a quieter, offbeat drive; Bhalukpong suits those relying on public transport or preferring the more established route.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:42;1489-1530\">Is a permit required to visit Tawang?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:368;1531-1898\">Yes. All Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Arunachal Pradesh, obtainable online or from ILP offices in Guwahati. Foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) and are not permitted to visit Bum La Pass. A separate local\/army permit is also needed for Bum La Pass and Madhuri Lake, arranged through a local operator.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:51;1900-1950\">What is the best time to visit Tawang by road?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:297;1951-2247\">September to mid-December and April\u2013May are the best windows \u2014 roads are clear and weather is stable. Winter (late December\u2013March\/April) brings heavy snowfall at Sela Pass that can block the road, and the monsoon season (June\u2013August) brings landslides and flooding that frequently disrupt the route.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:50;2249-2298\">Can I do the Guwahati to Tawang trip by bike?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:296;2299-2594\">Yes, this is one of Northeast India&#8217;s most popular motorcycle routes. Most bike trips take 8\u201310 days including acclimatization stops, typically via Bomdila\u2013Dirang.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:59;2596-2654\">What kind of vehicle is best for the Tawang road trip?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:248;2655-2902\">An SUV\/MUV or a sedan with high ground clearance is advisable. Carry a spare tire (stepney) and check tire condition before starting, since fuel stations are scarce and roads are rough in stretches \u2014 fill your tank in advance at Bomdila or Dirang.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:41;2904-2944\">Is Bum La Pass open to all tourists?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:238;2945-3182\">No. Bum La Pass, near the Indo-China border, requires special army clearance and can only be visited in a local vehicle (private cars aren&#8217;t permitted on this stretch) hired with a driver\/guide in Tawang, along with the necessary permit.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:50;3184-3233\">Tawang vs Mechuka \u2014 which is better to visit?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:945;3234-4178\">It depends on what you&#8217;re looking for. <strong>Tawang<\/strong> is Arunachal&#8217;s most-visited destination, known for its 400-year-old Tawang Monastery (the largest in India and second-largest in Asia), Sela Pass, war memorials, and high-altitude lakes \u2014 it has well-developed tourist infrastructure, more hotels, and is easier to reach in 2\u20133 days from Guwahati. <strong>Mechuka<\/strong> is far more remote and untouched, with fewer crowds, close-up tribal (Memba) village experiences, the Siyom River, and its own centuries-old monastery \u2014 but it&#8217;s roughly 900 km from Tawang by road and takes considerably longer to reach (often 4-5 days on its own from Guwahati), and infrastructure is more basic. If you want iconic monuments, culture, and easier logistics on a shorter trip, choose Tawang. If you want off-the-grid solitude and don&#8217;t mind a longer, rougher journey, choose Mechuka. Travelers with 15\u201320+ days sometimes combine both in a single Arunachal circuit.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:61;4180-4240\">Are there ATMs and network connectivity along the route?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:253;4241-4493\">ATMs are limited outside major towns like Bomdila, Dirang, and Tawang, so carry sufficient cash. Mobile network (Jio\/Airtel) works reliably in towns and along the main highway but drops out in remote stretches like Bum La Pass and the interior valleys.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:49;4495-4543\">What should I pack for the Tawang road trip?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:258;4544-4801\">Warm layers (temperatures drop sharply at Sela Pass and in Tawang even outside winter), a lip balm and sunscreen, sufficient drinking water, some packed food for stretches without dhabas, a power bank, cash, and all ID documents plus your Inner Line Permit.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:60;4803-4862\">Is the Guwahati to Tawang road safe for solo travelers?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:296;4863-5158\">Yes, with standard hill-driving precautions \u2014 start early, avoid driving after dark, don&#8217;t attempt the route alone during monsoon or heavy winter snowfall, and inform your hotel\/homestay of your day&#8217;s plan. Hiring a local driver for the Bum La Pass\/Madhuri Lake stretch is mandatory in any case.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"like-it-pin-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Like it? Pin it!<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1460\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/road-trip-to-tawang.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip to Tawang, India\" width=\"500\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/road-trip-to-tawang.jpg 564w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/road-trip-to-tawang-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/road-trip-to-tawang-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Did you like this post or have any feedback? Please let me know in the comments section below! Or, if you have any further questions, feel free to ask.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Follow us on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nexploretravel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nexploretravel\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NexploreTravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>You\u00a0can\u00a0read more about\u00a0Tawang\u00a0in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/destinations\/Arunachal\/tawang.php\">Tawang\u00a0Travel guide<\/a><\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0If you wish to book\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/tour-details\/tawang-tour.php\">a package tour\u00a0for Tawang\u00a0<\/a>please drop us a mail at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:support@nexplore.org\">support@nexplore.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0We offer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/tour-details\/tawang-tour.php\">customized tour packages from Guwahati to Tawang<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Related Read<\/h3>\r\n<p><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1gewdgc-4 cLBplk\" href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/arunachal-pradesh-itinerary-12-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate 12-Day Arunachal Pradesh Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1gewdgc-4 cLBplk\" href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/planning-a-tour-to-tawang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tawang Travel Guide: Route, Permits &amp; Best Places<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1gewdgc-4 cLBplk\" href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/how-to-spend-10-days-in-northeast-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to spend 10 days in Northeast India<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/destinations\/Arunachal\/ziro.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Ziro valley Arunachal Pradesh<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/tour-details\/tawang-tour.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Tawang Tour Package<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/tour-details\/arunachal-pradesh-tour-10days.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tawang with Ziro Valley Tour<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/mechuka-travel-guide\/\">Complete guide to exploring the best of Mechuka Valley<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><script>\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is the distance from Guwahati to Tawang by road?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"The distance is approximately 457 km via Kalaktang (the Trans Himalayan Highway route) or 509 km via the older Tezpur\u2013Bhalukpong\u2013Bomdila route. 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