Arunachal Pradesh is the North East's great frontier — vast, remote and culturally rich, with more than two dozen indigenous tribes and some of the Himalaya's most dramatic drives.
Tawang and the west
The headline circuit climbs from Dirang and Bomdila over the 13,700-ft Sela Pass to Tawang, home to India's largest monastery. Bumla Pass and the war memorial add frontier drama.
Ziro and central Arunachal
The gentle Ziro Valley, heartland of the Apatani tribe, contrasts with the wild west — famous for its paddy-cum-fish fields and a beloved music festival.
Getting in
Every visitor needs a permit (ILP for Indians, PAP for foreigners), and much of the state is high and weather-sensitive. Realistic drive times are essential.
- Permits required — we arrange them in-house
- Best time: March–October
- Long drives; build in rest and acclimatisation
- Combine with Assam via Guwahati
TripTrix operates Arunachal end-to-end, from permits to mountain drivers. Agents can request net rates for any route.
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