Guide Book : Sela Pass, Tawang 

Guide Book: Sela Pass, Tawang

Sela Pass is located at an altitude of 13,700ft

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The name Sela comes from a tribal women who helped the Indian army with food.

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The name Sela comes from a tribal women who helped the Indian army with food.

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Sela pass is usually covered in snow throughout the year, but is shut only in the winter months

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Sela Pass is a sacred site in Tibetan Buddhism.

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Buddhists believe that there are about 101 sacred lakes in and around the pass.

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Sela pass is located in the north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Always have warm clothing on while visiting Sela Pass

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Don’t ever try walking on the frozen ice at Sela Pass

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Sela pass is roughly 9km in length.

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There is a canteen at Sela Pass

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Don’t wait for more than 15 minutes at Sela pass

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Prayer flags are tied all around Sela Pass

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Never drive in the night and cross Sela pass

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Playing with now is a must do while at Sela Pass

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Tunnels are being built by BRO to make Sela pass 365 day accessible

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