Where is Sela Pass located?

Where is Sela Pass located?

TawangDistrict
The Sela Pass is the high-altitude mountain pass located in TawangDistrict. It has an elevation of 4170 m (13,700 ft) connects the Buddhist city of Tawang Town to Tezpur and Guwahati and is the main road connecting Tawang with the rest of India.

Why is it called Sela Pass?

It is said that Sela committed suicide by jumping from the hillock after seeing his dead body. Jaswant was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery. After this incident, this place was named by the name of that local girl Sela. This is why it is said that the Sela Pass is the place where history meets romance.

Is there snowfall in Sela Pass?

Snow at Sela pass is visible from October through March on the mountains. As you move higher, the snow expands to the valleys. It is a tough ride though in December! over a year ago.

Is Sela Pass open today?

The place is open for tourists throughout the year unless there are any sudden landslides that might force the government authority to shut down the pass for a temporary period.

How do I travel with Sela Pass?

Guwahati Airport is the nearest to Sela Pass and is located 372 km away. From the airport, catch a bus or car to Tezpur and then further to Tawang. Helicopter services are also available from Guwahati to Tawang twice a week (Mondays and Fridays). They leave from Guwahati at 10.10 am and reach Tawang at 11.20 am.

How long is Sela Pass?

Sela Pass crosses a subrange of the Himalayas that separates Tawang District from the rest of India. The pass is 4170 m (13,700 ft) high and is situated at a distance of 78 km from Tawang town and 340 km from Guwahati.

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What is the height of Sela Pass?

13,681′Sela Pass / Elevation

Sela is a high altitude mountain pass that acts as the gateway to Tawang. It forms the single and highly crucial connecting line between the Tawang and West Kameng districts. The pass rises at a height of 13,700 ft above sea level and is about 67 km away from the heart of Tawang town.

Is Sela Pass open in December?

You will get snow in Dec.It will be very cold.Be prepared. Due to heavy snow road at Sela Pass sometime gets blocked.Do travel by SUV. Hire a local driver who knows the route and can drive on snow covered road.

Does it snow in Sela Pass in April?

yes Sela pass & Bumla pass has snow throughout the year as it is 13000 ft & >15000 ft above sea level respectively. may be the amount of snow varies. in April beginning there was active snowfall.

How many passes are there in Arunachal Pradesh?

List of mountain passes of India