Tawang Tour: Sela Pass, Dirang & Kaziranga Rhino Safari (9 Days)
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- Duration
- 8 nights / 9 days
- Pickup → drop
- Guwahati → Guwahati
- Best time
- Oct – Apr (Kaziranga open Nov – Apr)
- Activity level
- 3/4 · Active
- Group size
- 2–12
Activity level 3 of 4: Active.Drives of 5–8 hours and altitude up to 4,170 m, with an acclimatising night first.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 9-day North East tour from Guwahati drives to Tawang over the 4,170 m Sela Pass, with a night at Dirang to acclimatise, then ends with two Kaziranga jeep safaris. Permits are handled for you. It costs from ₹44,500 per person, and October to April is the best time.
Trip Overview
India's far north-east delivers two worlds in one trip: the Himalaya, with Sela Pass, Jaswant Garh and the 17th-century Tawang Monastery, the largest in India, and the Brahmaputra plains, where Kaziranga shelters most of the world's greater one-horned rhinos.
We climb gradually, sleeping at Dirang before Tawang, and carry oxygen. Indian travellers need an Inner Line Permit and foreign nationals a Protected Area Permit, and we apply for both. Send ID copies at least three weeks ahead.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Tawang Monastery, the largest in India
- Sela Pass and its frozen lake
- Jaswant Garh war memorial and Nuranang Falls
- Madhuri (Sangetsar) Lake (Indian nationals, with an army permit)
- Dirang's hot springs and the Bomdila monastery
- Kaziranga jeep safaris for one-horned rhino
Day by day
Itinerary
Guwahati → Guwahati · 8N/9D
9 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Guwahati to BhalukpongGuwahati → Bhalukpong · 230 km · 5.5 hrs+
Pickup at Guwahati. Drive north to Bhalukpong on the Kameng river at the Arunachal border.
Resort, Bhalukpong D
- 2
Day 2Bhalukpong to Dirang via BomdilaBhalukpong → Bomdila → Dirang · 140 km · 5.5 hrs+
Into the hills: the Bomdila monastery and craft centre, then Dirang's valley and hot springs.
- Bomdila monastery
- Dirang hot springs
Hotel, Dirang B · D
- 3
Day 3Dirang to Tawang over Sela PassDirang → Sela → Tawang · 135 km · 5 hrs+
Up to Sela Pass and lake (about 4,170 m), then the Jaswant Garh war memorial and Nuranang (Jang) Falls on the way to Tawang.
- Sela Pass
- Jaswant Garh
- Nuranang Falls
Hotel, Tawang B · D
- 4
Day 4Tawang+
Tawang Monastery during morning prayers, the Tawang War Memorial, Urgelling (birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama) and the craft centre.
- Tawang Monastery
- War Memorial
- Urgelling
Hotel, Tawang B · D
- 5
Day 5High lakes+
Indian nationals: Madhuri Lake and the Bum La road (army permit needed, applied for in Tawang). Foreign nationals: Pankang Teng Tso lake and a village walk.
- Madhuri Lake or Pankang Teng Tso
Hotel, Tawang B · D
- 6
Day 6Tawang to DirangTawang → Dirang · 135 km · 5 hrs+
Back over Sela Pass with time for photos, then a lazy evening in Dirang.
Hotel, Dirang B · D
- 7
Day 7Dirang to KazirangaDirang → Kaziranga · 290 km · 8 hrs+
A long day down to the plains via Tezpur to Kaziranga.
Resort, Kaziranga B · D
- 8
Day 8Kaziranga safaris+
Morning jeep safari in the Central (Kohora) range and an afternoon safari in the Western (Bagori) range for rhino, wild buffalo and elephants.
- Central range safari
- Western range safari
Resort, Kaziranga B · D
- 9
Day 9Kaziranga to GuwahatiKaziranga → Guwahati · 195 km · 5 hrs+
Drive back to Guwahati for evening flights.
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 8 nights in 3-star hotels and resorts
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private SUV (Innova or Scorpio) throughout
- Arunachal ILP for Indian nationals; PAP application for foreign nationals
- 2 Kaziranga jeep safaris with permits
- Oxygen cylinder in the vehicle
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Kaziranga elephant safari (optional)
- ✕ Camera fees at Kaziranga
Before you go
Good to Know
- Indian travellers need an Inner Line Permit; foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. Send us ID copies at least 3 weeks before travel.
- Sela Pass may close briefly after heavy snow; the Sela tunnel (opened 2024) has improved winter access.
- Kaziranga's central range is open from November to April. On October departures we swap in Nameri or Manas.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Warm layers: fleece and a down or padded jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Walking shoes with grip
- Woollen cap and gloves (Oct–Mar)
- Lip balm and sunscreen
- Basic medicines and ORS
- Thermal layers for Sela Pass
- Passport and visa copies (foreign nationals)
Places on this trip
Destination Guides
Assam & Arunachal Pradesh
North East
3 packages · from ₹26,500
Explore North East →Assam & Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang's monastery, Sela Pass and Kaziranga's rhinos.
India's North East is seven states of mountains, tea and tribal culture. Our core route crosses from Assam's Brahmaputra plains over the 4,170 m Sela Pass to Tawang, home of India's largest monastery.
- Best time
- October to April
- Ideal trip
- 8–9 days for Tawang and Kaziranga
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How much does the Tawang Tour cost?+
The Tawang Tour starts from ₹44,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Tawang Tour?+
The best time is Oct – Apr (Kaziranga open Nov – Apr). Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Tawang Tour take?+
It runs 9 days and 8 nights from Guwahati to Guwahati. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Tawang Tour suitable for adventure seekers?+
Yes. It is one of our Adventure trips, rated activity level 3 of 4 (Active). Drives of 5–8 hours and altitude up to 4,170 m, with an acclimatising night first.
Is the altitude a problem?+
Tawang is about 3,000 m and Sela about 4,170 m. Most people are fine after the Dirang night. We carry oxygen and a pulse oximeter.
Can foreign nationals do this trip?+
Yes, with a Protected Area Permit, which we apply for. Bum La is open to Indian nationals only.
Can we add Meghalaya?+
Yes. Shillong is 3 hours from Guwahati. Add 4–5 days for the Meghalaya loop.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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