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Tawang: through Bomdila and Sela
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Tawang: through Bomdila and Sela

A long climb into Arunachal, through Bomdila and Dirang and up past Sela at over 4,000 metres to the monastery town. You need an Inner Line Permit first.

A long climb into Arunachal, through Bomdila and Dirang and up past Sela at over 4,000 metres to the monastery town. You need an Inner Line Permit first.

Distance424 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~12 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonOct – MayIdeal time to ride
DifficultyExperiencedOverall rating

Ride details

Road typeNH 13
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forGroup rides
Plan for3 days
Places to stayLimited
Mixed conditions

Flat to the Assam foothills, then NH 13 climbs through Bomdila and Dirang. The surface varies from new wide road to rough patches, with slides after rain. The Sela Tunnel, open since 2024, skips the pass, but the old road over Sela is still there.

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