Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass
Highlights
- Tawang Monastery and the gilded Buddha
- Sela Pass at 13,700 feet
- Paradise Lake below the pass
- The Jaswant Garh memorial on the way
Is it right for you?
- Seniors
- Possible for seniors, with care: The day is long with an early start and crosses a high, cold mountain pass, so altitude and travel time are the main things to plan around
- Getting around
- Little walking
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
- Time of day
- Morning, Afternoon
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.
The story
Tawang Monastery is four hundred years old, sits at 10,000 feet, and is the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama. It houses several hundred monks and a 28-foot gilded Buddha.
Getting there means Sela Pass at 13,700 feet, usually with snow at the edges and a frozen lake beside the road. The drive is most of the experience.
What happens
The plan as the operator runs it. Start times and pickup are confirmed for your date.
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Early start over Sela Pass, the memorial and the lake, monastery through the middle of the day, back before dark.
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Inclusions
- Car and driver for the day
- Monastery entry
- Inner Line Permit assistance
Exclusions
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Camera fees inside the prayer hall
Know before you go
- Indian nationals need an Inner Line Permit for Arunachal and foreign nationals a Protected Area Permit — we arrange both, with notice
- Sela Pass closes in heavy snow, most often January and February
- The road is slow and mountainous; the day is long and starts early
- Altitude is noticeable at the pass — do not rush around up there
Policies
Payment policy
Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.
Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.
Every rupee is receipted and the balance date is written on your confirmation.
5% GST applies and is shown in your written quote before you pay.
Confirmation policy
We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and our suppliers have confirmed.
A trip captain is assigned to you by name before you travel.
If we ever cancel a departure ourselves, you choose a full refund or a free date move.
Refund policy
Full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days.
Third-party charges already paid on your behalf (visa fees, non-refundable air or hotel) are deducted and itemised.
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost.
7–14 days: 75% of the package cost.
Under 7 days or no-show: no refund.
One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- A set plan, confirmed. We confirm the start time, pickup and what is included before you pay.
- Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
- Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
- Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.
Before you book
Questions travellers ask
How much does Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass cost?
Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass starts at ₹4,499 per person. GST is added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.
What is included in Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass?
Included: Car and driver for the day; Monastery entry; Inner Line Permit assistance.
What is not included in Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass?
Not included: Meals; Accommodation; Camera fees inside the prayer hall.
How long is Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass, and when does it run?
Full day in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. Time slots: 06:00. Ask the team for a different time slot, or to add transfers.
What should I know before booking Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass?
Indian nationals need an Inner Line Permit for Arunachal and foreign nationals a Protected Area Permit — we arrange both, with notice. Sela Pass closes in heavy snow, most often January and February. The road is slow and mountainous; the day is long and starts early. Altitude is noticeable at the pass — do not rush around up there.
What is the cancellation policy for Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass?
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit. 15–29 days: 50% of the package cost. 7–14 days: 75% of the package cost. Under 7 days or no-show: no refund. One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Is Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass suitable for seniors or elderly parents?
It can suit seniors, with some care. The day is long with an early start and crosses a high, cold mountain pass, so altitude and travel time are the main things to plan around. Little walking.
Is Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass indoors or outdoors?
It is partly indoors and partly outdoors.
How do I book Tawang: The Monastery and Sela Pass?
Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.
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