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title: "Bumla Pass Taxi from Tawang | Permit Help & High Lakes"
description: "Book a Tawang to Bumla Pass taxi with a local driver. Permit guidance, best time to go, the high-altitude lakes on the way, and which vehicle to choose."
canonical: https://destinationtawang.com/bumla-pass-taxi/
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Day trip

# Tawang to Bumla Pass, _by local taxi._

A full day to the 15,200 ft border pass and the lakes on the way, with a driver who does this road every week.

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## The day

Bumla Pass sits about 37 km from Tawang at roughly 15,200 ft. The road passes high lakes and army posts, and the visit is a full day. Start early: weather usually turns in the afternoon.

Many guests add [Shongatser Lake](https://destinationtawang.com/places-to-visit-in-tawang/shongatser-lake/) on the same day when the road is open.

## Permits

A separate Bumla permit is needed, and access is generally for Indian nationals. Read our [Bumla Pass permit guide](https://destinationtawang.com/journal/bumla-pass-permit-guide/). We help you with the process when you book.

## Vehicle

We usually send a Scorpio N or Sumo for Bumla, as the road can be rough and snowy.

## Questions

Can foreigners go to Bumla Pass?

Access is generally limited to Indian nationals. Rules can change, so check with us before you plan.

How long does the Bumla Pass trip take?

Plan a full day from Tawang, starting early in the morning.

Is Bumla Pass open all year?

It can close because of snow or security orders. We confirm the current status for your date.

Distances, timings and permit rules are approximate and can change. We confirm current conditions when you enquire.

### Talk to a planner in Tawang

Send your dates and group size. We reply with a route, vehicle and quote.

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Awe * Adventure

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Plan my trip

## Let's design your _Tawang_

Tell us who's coming, when, and what you'd love to feel. A local planner replies with a route, vehicle and quote made for you, usually within a few hours.

  * A plan written for your dates and group, not a fixed package
  * No obligation: decide only when the plan feels right
  * Local drivers, permit guidance and on-the-road support

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