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Arunachal Pradesh in May

One of the best highland months: warm days, generally stable roads, pre-monsoon green.

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

Season: One of the best highland months: warm days, generally stable roads, pre-monsoon green.
Festivals: None on the calendar

Where to go

Places that make sense in May

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.

High valley with wooden bridge, representative of Mechuka

Arunachal Pradesh Mechuka

The forbidden-looking valley 29km from Tibet.

Remote high valley headquarters, representative of Anini

Arunachal Pradesh Anini

The Dibang valley’s far headquarters.

Valley and lake landscape, representative of Roing

Arunachal Pradesh Roing

The Idu Mishmi valley below Mayudia.

Snowy pass landscape, representative of Mayudia

Arunachal Pradesh Mayudia Pass

The snowy pass on the Anini road.

Rice terrace valley, representative of Ziro

Arunachal Pradesh Ziro

The Apatani rice-terrace valley that hosts India’s best-loved music festival.

Entry rules

Permits in May

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

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

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