Circuit · Arunachal
Tawang route
Bhalukpong, Bomdila, Dirang, Sela Pass and Tawang.
- Places
- 4
- Altitude
- 213–4,170 m
- Fly / train to
- Tezpur / Guwahati; Guwahati / Tezpur
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,600
When to go
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Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Each place here needs 2–7 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Bhalukpong
The foothill gateway to Arunachal on the Kameng river — angling, rafting and orchids.
Bomdila
A hill town with a large monastery, apple orchards and views over the Kameng valleys.
Dirang
A river valley of Monpa villages, a stone dzong, hot springs and kiwi orchards on the Tawang road.
Tawang & Sela Pass
India's largest monastery in a high valley near Bhutan and Tibet, reached over the snowy Sela Pass.
What to pack for Tawang route
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Sun cap or hat
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Compact umbrella
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Motion-sickness bands or tablets
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Tawang route: questions people ask
Which places are in the Tawang route circuit?
The Tawang route circuit in Arunachal covers Bhalukpong, Bomdila, Dirang and Tawang & Sela Pass. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Tawang route?
March to May and October and November suit most places in Tawang route. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Tawang route?
Travel to Tezpur / Guwahati or Guwahati / Tezpur, then continue by road.
How much does a Tawang route trip cost per day?
About ₹2,600 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Tawang route, and which is the highest?
Bhalukpong is the easiest (easy). Tawang & Sela Pass is the highest at 4,170 m.