Overview & Route
One of Northeast India’s most dramatic road journeys, this Arunachal Pradesh itinerary takes you over the high-altitude Sela Pass to the remote monastery town of Tawang, up to the Indo-China border at Bumla Pass, and back through Bomdila’s mountain monasteries. A trip built for travellers who want big mountain landscapes, Buddhist culture, and frontier experiences in equal measure.
Route: Guwahati → Bhalukpong → Dirang → Tawang → Bomdila → Guwahati
Highlights
- Quiet evening by the Kameng River at Bhalukpong
- Spot black-necked cranes in the peaceful meadows of Sangti Valley
- Drive over Sela Pass at 13,700 ft — clouds literally below you
- Step up to the Indo-China border at Bumla Pass (15,200 ft)
- Visit stunning high-altitude lakes — Madhuri Lake & PT Tso
- Walk through Tawang Monastery, the largest in India
- Morning Brahmaputra cruise in Guwahati to end the trip right
