Region
Arunachal Pradesh
Spend 5–7 days, stay in Itanagar and take day trips to Tawang, Ziro, Bomdila and Pasighat.
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- Indian rupee (INR, ₹)
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- Hindi and English at national level
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- UTC+5:30 all year
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- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Spend 5–7 days, base yourself in Itanagar and use day‑trips to Tawang, Ziro, Bomdila and Pasighat.
Where to sleep
Sleep base
Day trip
Plan the nights
How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags
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Night sequences
- 5 nights
- Itanagar 5, day‑trips to Tawang, Ziro, Bomdila, Pasighat
- 7 nights
- Itanagar 7, add extra time in Tawang and Ziro
- Permits must be approved before travel; allow up to one week processing.
- Roads can be blocked by landslides during the monsoon (June–September).
- High altitude areas may cause altitude sickness; acclimatise gradually.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawang | Itanagar | 180 min | unknown | ≈3 h by road, mountain passes; check weather |
| Ziro | Itanagar | 210 min | unknown | ≈3½ h by road, scenic valley route |
| Bomdila | Itanagar | 240 min | unknown | ≈4 h via Tezpur, shared vehicle from 05:30≈4 h via Tezpur, shared vehicle from 5:30 AM |
| Pasighat | Itanagar | 300 min | unknown | ≈5 h by road, river valley; monsoon landslides possible |
Bags between cities
Luggage forwarding is limited; most hotels accept parcels but do not guarantee inter‑city transfer.
When to go
Months and weather
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Getting in and passes
Arrival times and regional passes
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Get in
| From | To | How | p50 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guwahati (Assam) | Itanagar (airport) | flight 1h, or helicopter 45 min (weather‑dependent) | ~1 h door‑to‑door | Check permit before flying; helicopter fares modest. |
| New Delhi | Itanagar (rail) | train to Naharlagun (15 km (9.3 mi) from Itanagar)train to Naharlagun (9.3 mi (15 km) from Itanagar) | ≈30 h total, 2 × daily service | Transfer by taxi or bus from Naharlagun to Itanagar. |
| Assam road | Bomdila sector | shared vehicle from Tezpur 05:30 dailyshared vehicle from Tezpur 5:30 AM daily | ≈6 h door‑to‑door | Roads maintained by BRO; landslides in monsoon. |
Regional passes
Inner Line Permit (ILP)
buyRequired for Indian citizens; apply online for Bomdila, Dirang, Tawang, Itanagar, Ziro, Namdapha, Changlang.
Protected Area Permit (PAP)
buyRequired for foreign nationals; obtain with visa or via tour operator; e‑visa does not include PAP.
Eat and move on
Regional food and where to go next
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Regional food
| Dish | Where | Timing / trap |
|---|---|---|
| Momo | Tawang street stalls | Steamed dumplings, often pork or chicken filling. |
| Thukpa | Itanagar cafés | Hearty noodle soup with meat or veg. |
| Gyapa khazi | Monpa homes, Bomdila | Rice pulao with fermented cheese and dried fish. |
Go next
Assam
plannedRoad or train 4–6 h from Itanagar
Tea gardens, wildlife.
Nagaland
plannedRoad 6–8 h via Mokokchung
Cultural festivals.
Meghalaya
plannedRoad 8–10 h via Guwahati
Waterfalls and living root bridges.
Planning aids
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Region in numbers
- Where to sleep
- 1 base
- Day trips
- 4, 3 h to 5 h
- Nights suggested
- 5–7 nights
- Ways in
- 3 listed
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