The high-altitude road from Tezpur or Guwahati to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is widely regarded as one of the most adventurous and spiritually rewarding road trips in the world.
The Marvel of Sela Pass (13,700 Ft)
Sela Pass welcomes travelers with fluttering prayer flags against towering snow-covered peaks. Adjacent to the pass is the sacred Sela Lake, which remains frozen for several months of the year, sparkling in the crisp high-altitude sun.
The 400-Year-Old Tawang Monastery
Founded in 1680-1681 by Merak Lama Lodre Gyamtso, the Tawang Monastery (Galden Namgey Lhatse) is perched at 10,000 feet, overlooking the Tawang Chu Valley. It houses an 18-foot gilded Buddha statue and precious ancient Buddhist manuscripts.
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