Cross the line at
Bhalukpong
The border post on the Kameng river.
- Altitude
- About 213m
- From Tezpur
- About 52km
- Checkpoint
- Arunachal ILP entry
- River
- Kameng (rafting, angling)
Bhalukpong sits at about 213m where the Assam plains end, about 52km from Tezpur and roughly 100km below Bomdila: the ILP checkpoint, riverside resorts on the Kameng, angling and rafting runs, and the Tipi Orchidarium up the road.
It is the practical start (or finish) of every Tawang journey.
Quick answers
Bhalukpong at a glance
Where do I get the Arunachal ILP?
Online at eilp.arunachal.gov.in before travel; checks happen at Bhalukpong.
Practicals
Permits & season
ILP required for Indian nationals; PAP for most foreign nationals. Arranged ahead of travel; we handle it for booked travellers.
March to June and September to November are the clean windows; high passes close or turn risky in winter and peak monsoon.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Kameng riverside
Pebble banks and easy evening walks.
Rafting runs
Lower-Kameng stretches in season.
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Facts checked against the official Arunachal Pradesh tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26