Bomdila vs Tawang & Sela Pass
Pick Bomdila for
tight budgets, fewer people, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Tawang & Sela Pass for
culture and heritage, road trips, a spiritual journey
| Bomdila | Tawang & Sela Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Arunachal, West Kameng | Arunachal, Tawang |
| Highest point | 2,500 m | 4,170 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Guwahati / Tezpur | Guwahati / Tezpur |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Possible |
| Permits | Inner Line Permit for Indian citizens. | Inner Line Permit for Indian citizens (apply online); Protected Area Permit for foreign nationals. |
Bomdila: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Tawang & Sela Pass: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely