Bike Trips · Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang Motorcycle Expedition
Over Sela Pass to the land of the Monpas
- Duration
- 9 days
- Experience
- Bike Trips
- Destination
- North East & East
- Season
- Oct – Apr
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Highest point
- 13,700 ft
- Distance
- 1,100 km
- Begins in
- Guwahati
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 4/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Ride from the Brahmaputra plains through Bhalukpong, Dirang and the 13,700 ft Sela Pass to Tawang's 17th-century monastery — one of the great Himalayan rides.
- Sela Pass & lake
- Tawang monastery
- Bum La & Madhuri lake (permits)
- Dirang hot springs
Day by day
- D1
Guwahati
Bike handover and briefing.
- D2
Guwahati → Bhalukpong
Plains to the Arunachal border.
- D3
Bhalukpong → Dirang
Bomdila monastery en route.
- D4
Dirang → Tawang
Over Sela Pass (13,700 ft).
- D5
Tawang
Tawang monastery and War Memorial.
- D6
Bum La & Madhuri lake
Day ride to the border (permit dependent).
- D7
Tawang → Dirang
Return over Sela.
- D8
Dirang → Bhalukpong
Descent to the foothills.
- D9
Bhalukpong → Guwahati
Bike handover.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle
- Hotels & camps on twin sharing
- Breakfast & dinner
- Road captain & mechanic
- Backup vehicle for luggage
- Permits
- Fuel
- Lunches
- Riding gear (available on rent)
- Bike damage costs
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
