Featured Trek: moderate 45-90 minutes

Sela Pass

"Dramatic high-altitude mountain pass and the sacred gateway to Tawang"

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Updated 20 September 2026
Altitude 4170m ASL
Duration 45-90 minutes
Difficulty moderate
Permit Required
Crowds moderate
Network none
Access partially accessible
6-Day Tawang Tour Package from Guwahati: Sela Pass & Bum La
Includes This Attraction
4.8 (59)
6 Days / 5 Nights • Handcrafted Private Tour

6-Day Tawang Tour Package from Guwahati: Sela Pass & Bum La

High Passes, Sacred Lakes & Monpa Frontier

Starting from
₹19,500 / person

Visitor & Booking Protocol

1

Permit & Entry Check

State permit / ILP verification required at highway checkpost before arrival.

2

Tickets & Cash Protocol

Entry desk is managed on-site. Carry small cash denominations (₹20, ₹50, ₹100) for entry and parking.

3

Certified Guide Desk

Authorized village community guides can be hired at the entry registration desk. Certified guide rates range between ₹800–₹1,500 depending on circuit and trail duration.

4

Timing & Departure Cutoff

Arrive during early morning hours (08:00–10:30 AM). Mountain trails, caves, and viewpoints generally stop inbound entry by 15:30 to ensure safe return before mountain dark.

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4.8 (3,500)

Visitor Specs

Mobile Network none coverage
Guide not needed
Photography restricted
Drones banned
Suitability
Not child-friendly
Not elderly-friendly
Permit Needed Yes
Inner Line Permit (ILP) required for Indian nationals; Protected Area Permit (PAP) for foreigners.

Altitude & Terrain

Altitude 4170m ASL
Climb Gain
+4170m

4,170m (13,700ft)

Nearest Town Dirang
Featured Expedition

6-Day Tawang Tour Package from Guwahati: Sela Pass & Bum La

High Passes, Sacred Lakes & Monpa Frontier

From ₹19,500 / person

Location

Lat: 27.502800
Lng: 92.103300
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