How To Reach Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) In 2026 - 2027

How to Reach Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India

By Train

The nearest railway station to Tawang is Tezpur Railway Station in Assam, but it is not very well-connected. The major nearest railhead serving as the gateway to Tawang is the Guwahati Railway Station. From Guwahati, one can hire a taxi or board a bus to Tawang.

By Flight

The nearest airport to Tawang is Salonibari Airport in Tezpur, Assam. However, the connectivity is limited. The better-served airport for Tawang is the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam. After landing in Guwahati, one can hire a cab or take a bus to Tawang.

By Road

Tawang is well-connected by road from major towns of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The journey by road to Tawang involves crossing the Sela Pass. It is advisable to check for weather conditions before planning a road trip, as the pass is subject to heavy snowfall during winters, leading to roadblocks.

Reaching Tawang from India's Top 10 Cities:

The top 10 cities in India are typically acknowledged as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, and Jaipur. Below are the details on how to reach Tawang from these cities:

City	Flight to Guwahati	Train to Guwahati	Road (in KMs)	Suggested Road Route
Mumbai	Direct flights available	Several trains to Guwahati	~3,000 KM	Mumbai -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Delhi	Direct flights available	Direct trains available	~2,100 KM	Delhi -> Lucknow -> Patna -> Siliguri -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Bangalore	Direct flights available	Trains with one or more stopovers	~3,100 KM	Bangalore -> Hyderabad -> Nagpur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Hyderabad	Direct flights available	Trains with one or more stopovers	~2,900 KM	Hyderabad -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Ahmedabad	Flights with one stopover	Trains with one or more stopovers	~2,900 KM	Ahmedabad -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Chennai	Direct and one-stop flights available	Trains with one or more stopovers	~3,200 KM	Chennai -> Vijayawada -> Bhubaneswar -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Kolkata	Direct flights available	Direct trains available	~1,100 KM	Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Surat	Flights with one stopover	Trains with one or more stopovers	~2,800 KM	Surat -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Pune	Flights with one stopover	Several trains to Guwahati	~3,000 KM	Pune -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang
Jaipur	Flights with one stopover	Trains with one or more stopovers	~2,300 KM	Jaipur -> Agra -> Patna -> Siliguri -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang

Note: The road distance mentioned is approximate and can vary based on the actual route taken. Please check with local resources or mapping services for the most current route and road condition information. Travellers should ensure they have the necessary permits to visit Tawang, as it is a protected area due to its proximity to the international border with China.