Snow passes, Tawang monastery & the land of dawn.
The ‘land of the rising sun’ is India’s wild frontier — high mountain passes, turquoise glacial lakes, Buddhist monasteries and dozens of distinct tribes. The classic journey climbs to Tawang, while Ziro and Mechuka reward the more adventurous.
India’s largest monastery, perched at 10,000 ft — a 400-year-old Gelugpa treasure above the Tawang valley.
A dramatic 13,700-ft snow pass with the sacred Sela Lake, gateway to Tawang.
A high-altitude lake ringed by tree stumps and snow peaks near the Bumla border.
A UNESCO-tentative landscape of Apatani paddy-cum-fish fields, pine hills and the famous Ziro Music Festival.
Apple orchards, monasteries and hot springs on the scenic road up to Tawang.
Remote, pristine valleys and one of India’s richest national parks for the true explorer.
A flexible framework — we tailor the route, pace and stays to your dates. Everything is enquiry-based, with no fixed package price.
Scenic drive via Tezpur and Bomdila to the Dirang valley.
Cross the snowbound Sela Pass and Sela Lake, descend to Tawang.
Tawang Monastery, the War Memorial and the vibrant local market.
High-altitude excursion to Madhuri Lake and, subject to permits, the Bumla Pass.
Return over Sela with photo stops; overnight Bomdila.
Long descent back to the plains.
Fly out, or extend to Ziro Valley for the Apatani heartland.
Yes. Indian nationals need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) and foreign nationals a Protected Area Permit (PAP). We arrange the ILP as part of your booking — just send your ID and dates.
It involves long mountain drives and high altitude at Sela Pass and Bumla. We pace the itinerary for acclimatisation and use experienced hill drivers. Best travelled March–October when passes are clear.