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Arunachal Pradesh in October

Post-monsoon. Clear, crisp, one of the two best windows for the whole state.

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

Season: Post-monsoon. Clear, crisp, one of the two best windows for the whole state.
Festivals: None on the calendar

Where to go

Places that make sense in October

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.

High mountain pass with lake, representative of Sela

Arunachal Pradesh Sela Pass

The 13,700ft gate to Tawang.

Entry rules

Permits in October

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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