Dirang
A green river valley of orchards and hot springs, the perfect night to acclimatise.
- Altitude
- About 5,000 ft
- Route
- Bomdila to Sela
- Highlights
- Hot springs, Dirang Dzong
- Why stop
- Acclimatisation
Dirang is a low, green river valley between Bomdila and Sela Pass, and it's where we recommend most travellers spend their first night on the way to Tawang. Breaking the climb here helps your body adjust before Sela Pass.
What to see
- Natural hot springs by the river
- Dirang Dzong, an old stone fort village
- Thupsung Dhargye Ling monastery
- Kiwi and apple orchards, and the yak research centre on the road to Sangti
Add Sangti Valley for a quiet morning walk, known for winter visits by black-necked cranes.
Distances, altitudes, timings and permit rules are approximate and can change. We confirm current conditions when you enquire.
More places nearby
All places
Tawang Monastery
India's largest Buddhist monastery, a 17th-century citadel of golden roofs above the clouds.
Bumla Pass
A 15,200 ft border pass of snowfields, frozen lakes and stories from 1962.
Shongatser Lake
The famous Madhuri Lake, born of a 1950 earthquake, its drowned trees still standing.
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