A short Tawang Road trip by a private taxi for those short on time and don’t have too many leaves. The 5 Days Tawang Road Trip starts and ends at Guwahati, covering places like Bomdila, Dirang, Sangti Valley, and Tawang,
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A short Tawang Road trip by a private taxi for those short on time and don’t have too many leaves. The 5 Days Tawang Road Trip starts and ends at Guwahati, covering places like Bomdila, Dirang, Sangti Valley, and Tawang,
Guwahati International Airport, Assam
KFC Paltan Bazaar, Guwahati
If you’re someone who wants a short trip, then this 5 Days Tawang Road Trip Blueprint is for you. Expect a mix of high-altitude adventure, spiritual experiences, remote landscapes, and raw natural beauty.
The geographic & temperature conditions of this state will vary, e.g., extreme cold in Tawang. This Northeastern India adventure promises a mix of raw nature, high-altitude landscapes, and cultural depth.
This 5 Days Tawang Road Trip Blueprint is ideal for solo and couple travellers. If you’re someone who loves offbeat destinations, scenic drives, and meaningful travel, this journey through Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, will stay with you forever.
– Arrive in Guwahati by 7:00 AM at the latest
– Meet the driver at KFC Paltan Bazaar
– Hop on to the Sumo/Swift and leave for Bomdila (255 km = 7-8 hrs)
– En route, stop for Breakfast & Lunch
– Reach Bomdila by 3:00 PM
– Leave for Tawang by 7:00 am (169 km = 5-6 hrs)
– Breakfast en route
– Crossing over the famous Sela Pass, 13,746 ASL. (181km = 5-7 hours) and Sela Lake.
– En route, explore Jung waterfalls (40- 50 km = 1- 2 hrs) and Jaswantgarh War Memorial
– Reach Tawang and check into our stay.
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Post breakfast, leave for the high-altitude lakes around Tawang.
– The first visit is the drive to the famous Sungestar Lake, also known as Madhuri Lake by the locals.
– Then drive to the Indo-China border at Bumla via Y-Junction.
– On the return, stop for a photo at the majestic P.Tso Lake.
– Return to Tawang by 15:00 HRS.
– Leave for Tawang sightseeing
– Explore Tawang Gompa, the largest monastery in India.
– Visit the giant Buddha statue at Buddha Park & the war memorial.
– Light and sound show at the Tawang War Memorial
– Spend the rest of the evening strolling through the market area.
– Leave in the morning by 07:00 HRS for the town of Dirang (130km = 4-5 hours)
– Reach the town of Dirang by lunchtime and check into our hotel for the night.
– Freshen up and leave for Sangti Valley (8km=20-30 mins)
– Self-explore on foot around Sangti Valley and spend time in its breathtaking beauty.
– Return to Dirang after sunset
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Drive back at 7:00 am from Bhalukpong to Guwahati (290 km = 8- 9 hrs).
– Reach Guwahati by 3:00 PM
– Trip ends on reaching Guwahati
– Book any flight after 5 pm
Q.Where is Tawang located?
It’s located in the North-Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, very close to the Indo-Chinese border.
Q. Is it safe?
Yes, Tawang is safe to travel to. Sometimes, the weather does get bad with off season snowfall, rains, etc and also sometimes it gets hit by blizzards. Otherwise, it’s pretty safe.
Q. What about India-China ongoing border issues?
The issues with China are an ongoing thing which is at the border where travellers are not allowed to go to. It’s the media who creates a mountain out of a molehill.
Q. Are ATM’s available there?
Yes, there are a few ATMs in Tawang.
Q. How much money to carry and in what denomination?
Amount of money totally depends on your choice. Please carry small and medium denominations like ₹50, ₹100, ₹200. Avoid carrying larger denomination notes.
Q. Is the climate cold?
As Tawang is a Himalayan town, temperatures are cold there. Sometimes they drop below freezing point.
Q. Do we need a permit to travel to Tawang?
Yes. You will need an ILP (inner line permit) to enter Tawang.
Q. Where and how can I apply for a permit?
You can either apply online for E-ILP on the Arunachal Pradesh tourism website OR you can directly get a permit at Guwahati airport from the Arunachal Pradesh tourism office.
Q.How much does a permit cost?
For E-ILP, it will cost you between ₹150-₹200.
If you are taking a permit directly from Guwahati airport it will cost you around ₹500. But we would advise you to cross-check on that.
Q. How many days does it take for the online permit?
You get it instantly after the payment is made.
Q. Is there proper network coverage?
Yes, there is cell phone coverage in Tawang. BSNL, Airtel and Vodafone postpaid connections work. BSNL and Airtel are the best.
Q.Will prepaid work or postpaid?
Only postpaid network works in Tawang.
Q. What is the starting point of the 5 Days Tawang Road Trip Blueprint?
It’s in Guwahati – Paltan Bazar.
Q. How to reach Paltan Bazar?
There are government buses running every 45 minutes from Guwahati airport to Paltan Bazar. You can hop into one of those. A ticket will cost you between ₹110-₹120.
Q. Will there be a TLOW representative at the airport?
The driver will be the trip lead and will pick you up from the meeting point
Q. What kind of accommodation will be provided on the 5 Days Tawang Road Trip Blueprint?
We will be using homestays and guesthouses all along the trip.
Q. Will the accommodation be clean?
Since no one in the world likes to keep their home untidy, it’s safe to say that every place we stay at will be clean and will give you a homely feel.
Q. Will we get a bed, blankets, and pillows?
Yes, at every place we stay at, you’ll get a blanket, a pillow, and if not a bed, then surely a mattress to sleep on.
Q. Will the rooms be based on gender or mixed on the 5 Days Tawang Road Trip?
It will be girls in a separate room and boys in a separate room, for all those backpacking solo on the 5 Days Tawang Road Trip.
Q. Will there be electricity in the accommodation?
Being a remotely accessible Himalayan town, Tawang doesn’t have electricity for all 24 hours of the day. You can get between 12-18 hours of electricity.
Q. Will we get hot water for a bath?
Every guest house and homestay we stay at will have geysers, so you’ll surely get to have a bath at least once a day.
Q. Why is food not included on the 5 Days Tawang Road Trip Blueprint?
Since this is a backpacking trip we want to leave the eating for you’ll to explore on your own. You’ll never go hungry in the North East.
Q. What kind of food should we expect to get?
You will have plenty of options ranging from Tibetan, Chinese to local cuisines. Tawang has some good restaurants.
Q. Is it okay if I enroll solo for a trip?
Yes, it’s absolutely fine to enroll solo. All our trips have 70% solo travellers who enroll.
Q. What if I don’t get along with the other backpackers?
If no one talks to you, don’t worry our TLOW team member will be your friend and give you an experience of a lifetime.
Q. What will be our mode of transportation on the Guwahati Tawang Sangti Valley Road Trip?
As per the blueprint, it will be a 4-seater or 7-seater private car.
What if there is a natural calamity or delay due to an external factor?
-Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances(strikes), or any delay arising due to an external factor etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
TLOW, based on the Cancellation Date, shall withhold the following amounts stated in the table below from the Booking Amount or Trip Price as cancellation charges and refund the remainder to you. The refund shall be paid to you within 21 calendar days from the Cancellation Date.
Cancellation Date is: Cancellation charges
– Before forty (40) calendar days prior to the date of commencement of the Trip, 15% of the Trip Price
– On or after forty (40) calendar days but prior to thirty (30) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 30% of the Trip Price
– On or after thirty (30) calendar days but prior to twenty-five (25) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 50% of the Trip Price
– On or after twenty-five (25) calendar days but prior to twenty (20) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 75% of the Trip Price
– On or after twenty (20) calendar days but prior to fifteen (15) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 100% of the Trip Price
You may claim a refund only in case of a confirmed booking where you have paid the entire Booking Amount. Where there is part payment of the Booking Amount is made, the same shall be forfeited and there shall be no refund.
For more information on the cancellation & refund policy, please read our T&C.