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Sela Pass Tawang Winter Tour Package from Kolkata (8 Days)

8-day Tawang Sela Bumla tour from Kolkata: Guwahati, Tezpur, Dirang, Tawang and Bomdila. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹20,520 per person.

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Sela Pass Tawang Winter Tour Package from Kolkata (8 Days)

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8-day Tawang Sela Bumla tour from Kolkata: Guwahati, Tezpur, Dirang, Tawang and Bomdila. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹20,520 per person.

This 8 days 7 nights itinerary covers 16 handpicked stops, including Agnigarh, Mahabhairab Temple, Bomdila Monastery and more. Late December–February for snow is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 7-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Tezpur. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Sela Pass Tawang Winter

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: -4°C – 19°C

Jan

8°

-4° low

Feb

9°

-3° low

Mar

11°

1° low

Apr

13°

3° low

May

15°

5° low

Jun

18°

9° low

Jul

19°

11° low

Aug

19°

11° low

Sep

18°

8° low

Oct

15°

4° low

NOW

Nov

12°

0° low

Dec

10°

-2° low

Jan

8°

-4° low

Feb

9°

-3° low

Mar

11°

1° low

Apr

13°

3° low

May

15°

5° low

Jun

18°

9° low

Jul

19°

11° low

Aug

19°

11° low

Sep

18°

8° low

Oct

15°

4° low

NOW

Nov

12°

0° low

Dec

10°

-2° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Guwahati to Tezpur

Reach Guwahati by train from Kolkata, where our driver meets you. Drive from Guwahati to Tezpur (about 161 km, 3 hrs 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Tezpur. The road runs across the Brahmaputra plains to Tezpur, a quiet river town. In the evening climb Agnigarh hill for the sunset over the river and visit the Mahabhairab temple. Overnight stay in Tezpur.

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    Agnigarh

    A hillock above the Brahmaputra linked to the legend of Usha and Aniruddha, with a sunset view over the river.

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    Mahabhairab Temple

    An old Shiva temple in Tezpur with a large stone lingam.

Day 2

Tezpur to Dirang

Today's travel: from Tezpur to Dirang (about 198 km, 4 hrs). Enter Arunachal at Bhalukpong (ILP check) and climb through Tenga and Bomdila, stopping at the Bomdila monastery, to the Dirang valley by afternoon. Walk to the hot springs on the river before dinner. Overnight stay in Dirang.

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    Bomdila Monastery

    The Gontse Gaden Rabgye Ling monastery above Bomdila town.

  2. 2

    Dirang hot springs

    Natural hot water pools beside the Dirang river.

Day 3

Sangti valley and over Sela to Tawang

Today's travel: from Dirang to Tawang (about 136 km, 2 hrs 45 min). An early look at the black-necked cranes in the Sangti valley, then the climb to Sela Pass (4,170 m) and its frozen lake, if the old road over the pass is open; otherwise the Sela tunnel takes you through. Stop at Jaswant Garh and the Nuranang falls before reaching Tawang. Overnight stay in Tawang.

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    Sangti valley

    A valley near Dirang where black-necked cranes winter.

  2. 2

    Sela Pass and Sela Lake

    The high pass at 4,170 m with a lake that freezes in winter.

  3. 3

    Jaswant Garh

    The 1962 war memorial on the Tawang side of Sela, with tea served by the army.

Day 4

Tawang Monastery and town

Morning prayers at the Tawang Monastery, then its museum, the War Memorial, Urgelling monastery and the Gyangong Ani Gompa. Arrange the Bumla permit for the next day. Overnight stay in Tawang.

  1. 1

    Tawang Monastery

    The largest monastery in India, founded in the 17th century.

  2. 2

    Tawang War Memorial

    A memorial to the soldiers of the 1962 war.

  3. 3

    Urgelling Monastery

    The birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama.

Day 5

Bumla Pass and Sangetsar Lake

Drive up to Bumla Pass at about 4,600 m on the border with Tibet and back via Sangetsar lake. If snow closes the road, the day is spent at Pankang Teng Tso and the Tawang craft centre. Overnight stay in Tawang.

  1. 1

    Bumla Pass

    The border pass in deep winter snow; permit needed, Indians only.

  2. 2

    Sangetsar (Madhuri) Lake

    A lake of dead tree trunks formed by the 1950 earthquake.

Day 6

Tawang to Bomdila

Today's travel: from Tawang to Bomdila (about 169 km, 3 hrs 30 min). Back over Sela with a last look at the snow, through Dirang to Bomdila for the night. Overnight stay in Bomdila.

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    Sela Pass

    A last stop at the snowbound pass on the way down.

Day 7

Bomdila to Guwahati

Today's travel: from Bomdila to Guwahati (about 267 km, 5 hrs 15 min). An early start down to the plains and on to Guwahati, arriving by evening. If there is time, walk along the riverside at Uzan Bazar. Overnight stay in Guwahati.

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    Brahmaputra riverfront

    The riverside promenade in Guwahati, best at sunset.

Day 8

Kamakhya and the train home

Visit the Kamakhya temple on Nilachal hill in the morning (the queue can be long; a special entry ticket is sold at the gate) and take the ferry to Umananda island if time allows, then transfer to the station for the train home. Board the train from Guwahati back to Kolkata (about 757 km), and the tour ends.

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    Kamakhya Temple

    One of the most revered Shakti Peethas, on Nilachal hill above Guwahati.

  2. 2

    Umananda Island

    A small river island in the Brahmaputra with a Shiva temple, reached by ferry.

Tour Overview

The road to Tawang climbs from the Assam plains to the 4,170 m Sela Pass and down into a high valley of monasteries and prayer flags. In winter Sela, Tawang and the Bumla border pass turn white, and this trip is built around those snow days.

Snowfall Tour: Late Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 (snowfall season)

From late December to February the passes of western Arunachal get regular snowfall. Sela lake freezes, the slopes around Tawang turn white, and black-necked cranes winter in the Sangti valley near Dirang. Snow can close Sela or Bumla for a day at a time, so the plan has spare time in Dirang and Tawang to wait out a closure.

This 8-day, 7-night package starts and ends in Kolkata. The route runs Kolkata → Guwahati → Tezpur → Dirang → Tawang → Bomdila → Guwahati → Kolkata, about 2,444 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Tawang Sela Bumla Tour from Kolkata

  • Agnigarh
  • Mahabhairab Temple
  • Bomdila Monastery
  • Dirang hot springs
  • Sangti valley
  • Sela Pass and Sela Lake
  • Jaswant Garh
  • Tawang Monastery

Inclusions in the Tawang Sela Bumla Tour Package

  • 7 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Kolkata for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Tawang Sela Bumla Tour Package

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Permit fees
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Child Policy

Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

Child above 8 years: full charge

Payment Policy

20 percent advance at the time of booking

20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

60 percent during the tour

For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

Important Travel Information for the Tawang Sela Bumla Tour

Best time to visit: Late December–February for snow

Travel window: Late Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 (snowfall season)

Route: Kolkata → Guwahati → Tezpur → Dirang → Tawang → Bomdila → Guwahati → Kolkata (about 2,444 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Guwahati and back; the train journey is in addition to the 8 days.

Before you go: Indian visitors need an Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Permit (apply online as an e-ILP); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. Bumla Pass needs a separate permit issued in Tawang, is open to Indian citizens only, and closes often after snowfall. Snowfall cannot be promised; it comes in spells.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Tezpur; 3-star hotel in Dirang; 3-star hotel in Tawang; 3-star hotel in Bomdila; Treebo Arna Residency, Guwahati, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Kolkata. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹59,320₹30,760₹29,280
3₹50,110₹28,750₹27,110
4–7₹43,910₹25,020₹23,370
8–10₹40,740₹23,670₹21,990
11–12₹35,630₹22,280₹20,520

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

By cab from Kolkata the drive is about 903 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Guwahati and back; the train journey is in addition to the 8 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Places Covered

  • Agnigarh
  • Mahabhairab Temple
  • Bomdila Monastery
  • Dirang hot springs
  • Sangti valley
  • Sela Pass and Sela Lake
  • Jaswant Garh
  • Tawang Monastery
  • Tawang War Memorial
  • Urgelling Monastery
  • Bumla Pass
  • Sangetsar (Madhuri) Lake
  • Sela Pass
  • Brahmaputra riverfront
  • Kamakhya Temple
  • Umananda Island

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 8-day/7-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

Late December–February for snow is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 7 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Kolkata for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Permit fees
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

3-star hotel in Tezpur (or similar)
3-star hotel in Dirang (or similar)
3-star hotel in Tawang (or similar)
3-star hotel in Bomdila (or similar)
Treebo Arna Residency, Guwahati (or similar)

Packing Checklist

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
  • Basic first-aid/medication
  • Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
  • A shawl or stole to cover shoulders

Important Travel Information

Best time to visit: Late December–February for snow

Travel window: Late Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 (snowfall season)

Route: Kolkata → Guwahati → Tezpur → Dirang → Tawang → Bomdila → Guwahati → Kolkata (about 2,444 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Guwahati and back; the train journey is in addition to the 8 days.

Before you go: Indian visitors need an Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Permit (apply online as an e-ILP); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. Bumla Pass needs a separate permit issued in Tawang, is open to Indian citizens only, and closes often after snowfall. Snowfall cannot be promised; it comes in spells.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Tezpur; 3-star hotel in Dirang; 3-star hotel in Tawang; 3-star hotel in Bomdila; Treebo Arna Residency, Guwahati, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

8 days and 7 nights. It starts from Kolkata on day 1 and you are back in Kolkata on day 8. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Kolkata → Guwahati → Tezpur → Dirang → Tawang → Bomdila → Guwahati → Kolkata. That is about 2,444 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹29,280 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹20,520 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Kolkata and back. By cab from Kolkata the drive is about 903 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Guwahati and back; the train journey is in addition to the 8 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

This package is planned for Late Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 (snowfall season). Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.

Indian visitors need an Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Permit (apply online as an e-ILP); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. Bumla Pass needs a separate permit issued in Tawang, is open to Indian citizens only, and closes often after snowfall. Snowfall cannot be promised; it comes in spells.

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