A Tawang tour from Guwahati usually takes 5 nights / 6 days: Guwahati → Dirang (night halt), Dirang → Tawang over Sela Pass, two nights in Tawang for the monastery and lakes, then back via Bomdila. Indian tourists need an Inner Line Permit (ILP); foreigners need a Protected Area Permit.
About this tour
Arunachal Pradesh offers breathtaking mountains, vibrant tribal culture and adventures like trekking and river rafting. Tawang, home to one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India, sits beyond the 4,170 m Sela Pass and is one of the most rewarding road trips in the Northeast.
Day-wise itinerary (5 Nights / 6 Days)
- D1
Guwahati → Dirang
Early start via Tezpur and Bhalukpong into the hills. Night in Dirang (approx. 8–9 hours).
- D2
Dirang → Tawang via Sela Pass
Cross Sela Pass and Sela Lake, stop at the Jaswant Garh war memorial, and reach Tawang by afternoon. Night in Tawang.
- D3
Tawang sightseeing
Tawang Monastery, Tawang War Memorial, the craft centre and local markets. Night in Tawang.
- D4
Bum La & Madhuri (Sangetsar) Lake
Excursion to Bum La Pass and Madhuri Lake (subject to permits and weather). Night in Tawang.
- D5
Tawang → Bomdila / Dirang
Drive back over Sela Pass. Visit Bomdila Monastery. Night in Bomdila or Dirang.
- D6
Return to Guwahati
Drive down to Guwahati for your onward journey.
What's included
- Private vehicle of your choice with experienced driver
- Pickup and drop at Guwahati airport, railway station or hotel
- Hotel booking with breakfast (on request)
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Local guide on request
- Help with permits where required
Best time to visit
March to June and September to November are the best months. Sela Pass can get snow from December to February — exciting, but roads may close for short periods.
Recommended vehicles
We recommend Innova Crysta for families and Force Urbania or Tempo Traveller for groups — all driven by drivers who know the Sela Pass road.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are enough for Arunachal & Tawang?
A Tawang tour from Guwahati usually takes 5 nights / 6 days: Guwahati → Dirang (night halt), Dirang → Tawang over Sela Pass, two nights in Tawang for the monastery and lakes, then back via Bomdila. Indian tourists need an Inner Line Permit (ILP); foreigners need a Protected Area Permit.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Every package is private and fully customisable — add or remove days, change hotels, or combine Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal in one trip.
What is the best time to visit?
March to June and September to November are the best months. Sela Pass can get snow from December to February — exciting, but roads may close for short periods.
Which vehicle should we book?
We recommend Innova Crysta for families and Force Urbania or Tempo Traveller for groups — all driven by drivers who know the Sela Pass road.