How do I travel from Guwahati to Tawang by taxi?
Tawang is about 520 km from Guwahati and is usually covered over two days with a night halt at Dirang or Bomdila, crossing Sela Pass (about 13,700 ft). Indian tourists need an Inner Line Permit for Arunachal Pradesh. Northeast Tour Guide provides Innova Crysta, Force Urbania and Tempo Traveller taxis with experienced mountain drivers for this route.
The Guwahati–Tawang Road Trip
The drive from Guwahati to Tawang is one of India's great mountain journeys. You cross the Brahmaputra plains, enter Arunachal Pradesh at Bhalukpong, climb through Tenga, Bomdila and the apple orchards of Dirang, and finally cross the high-altitude Sela Pass with its sacred lake before descending to Tawang.
Route Plan
| Day | Route | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Guwahati → Bhalukpong → Dirang | 9–10 hrs |
| Day 2 | Dirang → Sela Pass → Jaswant Garh → Tawang | 5–6 hrs |
| Day 3 | Tawang Monastery, War Memorial, Madhuri Lake / Bumla (permit) | Full day |
| Day 4–5 | Tawang → Dirang / Bomdila → Guwahati | 2 days |
Which Vehicle for Tawang?
We recommend the Innova Crysta for families and small groups, and the Force Urbania or Tempo Traveller for bigger groups. Riders can choose a Royal Enfield Himalayan from our bike rental.
Permits & Tips
- Indian citizens need an Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Permit (ILP); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.
- Bumla Pass and Madhuri (Sangetsar) Lake need additional local permits arranged in Tawang.
- Sela Pass can get snow from December to March — our drivers carry chains and check road status daily.
- Carry warm clothing, sunscreen and basic altitude medication advice from your doctor.
Choose Your Vehicle
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 Seater (6+1) | Families, hill tours, airport transfers | Get fare → |
| Swift Dzire (Sedan) | 4 Seater | Couples, solo travellers, business trips | Get fare → |
| Force Urbania | 13 & 17 Seater | Corporate groups, large families, weddings | Get fare → |
| Force Tempo Traveller | 12 to 26 Seater | Group tours, pilgrimages, school & college trips | Get fare → |
| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 6 Seater | Small families, local sightseeing | Get fare → |
Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic, weather and road work. Last updated: October 2026.