Arunachal Monastic Trail: Bomdila · Tawang
Duration: 7 Days – 6 Nights
About & highlights
A high‑mountain pilgrimage through West Kameng and Tawang—cross Sela Pass and frozen lakes, pay homage at Jaswant Garh, explore the 17th‑century Tawang Monastery, and day‑trip to alpine jewels like PTSO and Sangetsar (Madhuri) with an optional permit run to Bum La Pass. Wind down with Bomdila’s hilltop gompas and markets.
Key Destinations
- Bomdila Monastery and viewpoints
- Sela Pass & Sela Lake; Jaswant Garh; Nuranang (Jang) Falls
- Tawang Monastery, War Memorial, Ani/Urgeling/Khinmey gompas
- PTSO & Sangetsar (Madhuri) Lakes; optional Bum La (permits/local cab)
Trip Type
Monasteries & Culture, High‑Pass Scenic, Alpine Lakes
Itinerary
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Day 1 — Guwahati to Bomdila
Airport pickup and long valley drive into West Kameng; check in; evening visit to Bomdila Monastery and hill market; acclimatize overnight.
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Day 2 — Bomdila to Tawang via Sela
Start early over Sela Pass with a halt at Sela Lake; pay respects at Jaswant Garh and pause at Nuranang (Jang) Falls; arrive Tawang by evening.
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Day 3 — Tawang Monastery & Local
Explore the 17th‑century monastery complex, museum, and Buddha Park; visit War Memorial light‑and‑sound show; optional Ani/Urgeling/Khinmey gompas.
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Day 4 — PTSO, Sangetsar & Bum La (permits)
Hire local union cab for the border route; stop at PTSO and Sangetsar (Madhuri) Lakes; proceed to Bum La subject to weather and permissions; return to Tawang.
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Day 5 — Tawang Buffer & Markets
Easy morning for cafés and souvenir lanes; optional Lumla Tara statue or Zemithang Gorzam Chorten loop; overnight Tawang.
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Day 6 — Tawang to Bomdila
Descend across Sela; pause at viewpoints; evening monastery glow and warm dinner at Bomdila; overnight.
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Day 7 — Bomdila to Guwahati
Long valley run back to the plains for onward flight/train with alpine memories and prayer‑flag photos.
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