Tawang & Sela Pass vs Bhalukpong
Pick Tawang & Sela Pass for
culture and heritage, road trips, a spiritual journey
Pick Bhalukpong for
nature, tight budgets, wildlife, fewer people, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Tawang & Sela Pass | Bhalukpong | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Arunachal, Tawang | Arunachal, West Kameng |
| Highest point | 4,170 m | 600 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 2 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Guwahati / Tezpur | Tezpur / Guwahati |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Possible | Good |
| Permits | Inner Line Permit for Indian citizens (apply online); Protected Area Permit for foreign nationals. | Inner Line Permit for Indian citizens (checked here at the state border). |
Tawang & Sela Pass: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Bhalukpong: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely