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Tawang Monastery Trip

The Sela Pass, Tawang Monastery and high lakes, with an Inner Line Permit and a night at Dirang or Bomdila on the way.

Trip at a glance

  • Duration5 days / 4 nights
  • Starts inGuwahati
  • RouteGuwahati · Tawang
  • Places2 destinations
  • StateArunachal Pradesh, India
  • Ideal forAdventure holidays, Cultural holidays
  • Trip stylePrivate, customisable
  • Package codeNX-1NQYRQ

Best time to visit: October to April

Tawang Monastery – Tawang
Guwahati, Assam
Kamakhya Temple – Guwahati
Umananda Island – Guwahati
Tawang Monastery – Tawang

Trip overview

The Sela Pass, Tawang Monastery and high lakes, with an Inner Line Permit and a night at Dirang or Bomdila on the way.

The route spends 1 night in Guwahati and 3 nights in Tawang, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits adventure holidays and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

  1. Guwahati 1N
  2. Tawang 3N

Highlights

Kamakhya TempleUmananda IslandBrahmaputra sunset cruiseTawang MonasterySela Pass and lakeMadhuri (Sangetsar) Lake

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Guwahati

  • Arrive via Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) and transfer to your hotel
  • Check in and settle in
  • Later: Pobitora safari

Day 2Guwahati to Tawang

  • Travel from Guwahati to Tawang by private vehicle, with stops on the way
  • Check in at your Tawang hotel
  • Sela Pass and lake: High pass at about 4,170 m

Day 3Tawang: Madhuri (Sangetsar) Lake and Tawang War Memorial

  • Madhuri (Sangetsar) Lake: Lake formed by an earthquake
  • Tawang War Memorial: 1962 war memorial

Day 4Tawang: Jaswant Garh and Nuranang Falls

  • Jaswant Garh: War memorial on the Sela road
  • Nuranang Falls: Tall waterfall near Jang

Day 5Depart from Tawang

  • Breakfast and hotel check-out
  • Transfer to Tezpur Airport (TEZ) for your journey home

How this version is planned

  • Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
  • Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
  • Weather and season buffers built in for outdoor days
  • Travel insurance covering the activities strongly recommended
  • Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

  • Guwahati: Use Guwahati as a one-night stop between Shillong and Kaziranga.
  • Tawang: Bum La Pass and Sangetsar Lake need separate army permits arranged locally.
FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.
When is the best time for this trip?
Guwahati: October to April. Tawang: March to June and September to November.
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
The trip begins in Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.
How much does this package cost?
We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.
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