High-altitute lakes near Bumla Pass with vegetation in bloom
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Bumla Pass and Sacred Lakes 1-day tour from Tawang

Private tour
English/Hindi
Local guide

Explore the border between India and China at an altitude of 15,200 feet. An important historical location of the 1962 India-China war, and currently a heavily restricted area under Indian military control.

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During this 1-day tour you will visit:

Couple posing for a picture at Bumla Pass

Bumla Pass

The heavily-guarded border between India and China at an altitude of 15,200 feet.

Bumla Pass is an important historical location of the 1962 India-China war, and currently a heavily restricted area under Indian military control.

It is only accessible with a special access pass, which is included in this tour.

Sacred Lakes

Panga Teng Tso Lake (PTSO) and Sangestar Lake are two of the most beautiful high-altitude lakes in the region.

Sangestar Lake on a sunny day

We'll have a picnic at the most iconic lake to take in the beauty and give you the opportunity to capture this moment with your camera.

Taktsang Gompa agains a backdrop of large mountains

Taktsang Gompa

An ancient monastery located on a high cliffside.

View of the road to Bumla Pass through the window of a car

Private SUV

For the day you'll have a private comfortable SUV and a local guide to show you around.

Interior of a Toyota Innova
Map of the route taking in the tour itinerary to Bumla Pass from Tawang

Frequently Asked Questions

Thinley will do the application for you, all that is needed from you is a copy of the required documents.

To apply for the access pass to Bumla you will need to provide a copy of your Aadhar card and Inner-Line-Permit (ILP).

Make sure to carry the original documents with your on your tour.

Make sure to book your tour at least 1 day in advance, before 5 PM. It takes time to process the access pass for Bumla.

The exact car depends on group size, weather, and availability. It will be one of the following: Toyota Innova Crysta, Mahindra Xylo, Tata Sumo, Mahindra Scorpio, Maruti Ertiga.

Wear warm clothes such as a winter jacket and a hat. Bumla Pass is cold all year and is usually covered with snow.

A high-altitute lake in Arunachal Pradesh
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Book your tour at least 1 day before so that I can apply for your special access pass to Bumla pass. Check availability to see the upcoming dates and reserve your spot.

  • Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Tawang city area
  • Private car including toll, parking, road tax, and fuel charge
  • Personal tour guide
  • Permit to access Bumla Pass
  • Food/lunch is not included. Please bring or purchase your own lunch
  • Additional activities and personal expenses not listed in the itinerary are not included
  • Tours have to be booked 1 day in advance, before 5 PM, in order to process your permit for Bumla Pass
  • Full payment has to be made before the start of the tour
  • Itinerary may be changed or tour may be canceled due to weather conditions
  • The provided vehicle is only to serve the itinerary, it is not at your disposal for any other use