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Arunachal Pradesh in January

Deep winter at altitude. Snow closes or slows high passes; Sela conditions rule the Tawang circuit.

The green Tawang valley in Arunachal Pradesh — Arunachal Pradesh, January

Season: Deep winter at altitude. Snow closes or slows high passes; Sela conditions rule the Tawang circuit.
Festivals: None on the calendar
Roads & ferries: Tawang side: official guidance is to carry snow chains or nylon ropes for Sela Pass in private vehicles; expect weather delays.
Know first: Coldest stretch of the year; plan buffer days.

Where to go

Places that make sense in January

The main temple (Dukhang) of Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Tawang

A monastery town at the end of the road, 2,700m up, behind Sela Pass.

Valley village with hot springs, representative of Dirang

Arunachal Pradesh Dirang

Hot springs, orchards and yaks at 1,497m.

Ridge monastery town, representative of Bomdila

Arunachal Pradesh Bomdila

The monastery ridge town on the climb.

Entry rules

Permits in January

Indians need an ILP (eilp.arunachal.gov.in); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.

Months

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Facts checked against the official Arunachal Pradesh tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26

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