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Arunachal Pradesh, India
A high Himalayan town known for the Tawang Monastery, reached over Sela Pass.
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Drawn from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes about Tawang. Not verified or current advice — check official sources for permits, weather, safety and transport.
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Tawang, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit to enter Arunachal Pradesh, and it's checked at entry points. Foreign nationals need a separate Protected Area Permit.
The lesson
Apply online before travelling and carry printed copies.
Sela Pass, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
The road to Tawang crosses Sela Pass at well over 4,000 m. Snow, fog and cold arrive quickly, even when the valleys below are mild.
The lesson
Carry warm clothes in the car, not in the boot under everything else.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests that Indian visitors must obtain an Inner Line Permit and foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit before arrival; carry printed copies for checkpoints.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests keeping warm clothing inside the vehicle rather than in the boot, as weather conditions at Sela Pass, which sits at over 4,000 m, can shift rapidly to snow and fog.
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Summarised from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes — not verified facts or current advice. Generated Oct 17, 2026.