Where is Tawang? Location, distance and how to reach
The map position, the distance from Guwahati and the practical route, in one page.
Arunachal travel blog and tour blog
Notes from the road. Written by the people who drive it, not by someone summarising other blog posts.
Latest articles
Do we need permission to enter Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes for most visitors, and the permission is an online permit you can get in a day or two.
How many days are enough for Arunachal Pradesh?
A plain answer by trip type, so you can match your leave to the place.
How to travel Arunachal Pradesh from Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai
Flights, trains and the road, city by city.
Why Arunachal Pradesh is famous: what it is known for
If you have ever asked what Arunachal is famous for, this is the short and honest list.
Can foreigners visit Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes, with a Protected Area Permit and a registered Indian operator. Here is how it works.
Arunachal Pradesh travel guidelines: rules and safety
The permits, road rules and local etiquette that matter before you go.
How to tour Arunachal Pradesh: a step-by-step plan
Six decisions, in the order that saves you the most trouble.
Arunachal visit best time: pick your month by what you want to see
The best time depends on what you want, so start there.
How many tribes in Arunachal Pradesh? The real answer
26 major tribes and more than 100 sub-tribes is the common figure. Here is what sits behind it.
How many passes in Arunachal Pradesh? Permits and mountain passes
The question can mean a permit or a mountain pass. Both answers are here.
Arunachal Travel by Bus, Shared Taxi and Private Car
You can reach most of Arunachal without a tour, but not the places you came for. What each way of travelling can and cannot do.
Riding to Tawang: Arunachal Bike Tour Guide
Every season a few hundred riders take on the Tawang circuit. Here is what nobody tells you until you are 60 km past the last fuel pump.
Family Arunachal Tours: What Actually Works
Arunachal is a wonderful family destination and a poor one, depending entirely on which itinerary you pick.
Arunachal vs Sikkim vs Ladakh
We run trips in Arunachal, so treat this with appropriate suspicion — but there are trips where we tell people to go elsewhere.
More planning resources
- The complete Arunachal travel guide
- 18 places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh
- Day-by-day itineraries for 5, 7, 10 and 13 days
- Best time to visit, month by month
- Inner Line Permit: fees, rules and how to apply
- What an Arunachal tour really costs
- Map, distances and how to reach
- Guwahati to Arunachal tour: plan, travel and price
- Arunachal tour in Bengali (অরুণাচল ভ্রমণ)
- Arunachal Pradesh Tourism — the official state site