Mahindra Bolero
SUV- 7 seats
- Manual
- Diesel
Self-drive With driver from ₹3,000
₹2,800/day
300 km/day free
Guwahati to Tawang road trip
About 450 to 500 km each way over Sela Pass (about 13,700 ft). Plan 6 days with a night in Dirang or Bomdila each way, and carry an Inner Line Permit.
- 6 days, 5 nights
- About 1,100 km
- Self-drive from ₹16,800
- With driver from ₹18,000
Highlights
- Sela Pass and lake
- Tawang Monastery
- Dirang valley
- Nuranang (Jang) Falls
Itinerary
Day 1: Guwahati to Bhalukpong or Dirang
Drive via Tezpur. Stop at Bhalukpong for the ILP check, continue to Dirang if time allows.
Day 2: Dirang to Tawang
Cross Sela Pass, stop at Jaswant Garh and reach Tawang by afternoon.
Day 3: Tawang
Tawang Monastery, the War Memorial and the evening market.
Day 4: Bum La or Jang Falls
Bum La Pass needs a separate army permit arranged in Tawang. Otherwise visit Nuranang Falls at Jang.
Day 5: Tawang to Bomdila
Cross Sela again and stay at Bomdila.
Day 6: Back to Guwahati
Long drive back via Tezpur.
Good to know
Best time
March to June and September to November. December to February has snow at Sela; roads can close for hours.
Permits
Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Arunachal Pradesh. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.
Tips
- Take an SUV with good ground clearance; a 4x4 in winter.
- Carry warm clothes even in summer.
- Keep a spare day for weather or landslides.
Recommended cars for this trip
Picked for the roads on this route. Tap Book and the trip details are added to your WhatsApp message.
- 7 seats
- Manual
- Diesel
Self-drive With driver from ₹4,000
₹4,000/day
300 km/day free
Mahindra XUV700
SUV- 7 seats
- Automatic
- Diesel
Self-drive With driver from ₹4,500
₹4,500/day
300 km/day free
Toyota Fortuner
SUV- 7 seats
- Automatic
- Diesel
Self-drive With driver from ₹6,000
₹6,500/day
300 km/day free
Questions about this trip
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Ask on WhatsAppHow many days do I need for a Guwahati to Tawang road trip?
At least 6 days: 2 days to reach Tawang, 1 to 2 days there, and 2 days back with a night halt at Dirang or Bomdila.
Do I need a permit to drive to Tawang?
Yes. Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Arunachal Pradesh. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.
Which car is best for Tawang?
An SUV with good ground clearance. In winter we recommend a 4x4 such as the Mahindra Thar or a driver-driven Scorpio-N.
