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Sela Pass at 13,714 ft connects Tezpur and Tawang — it's a major highlight on the Tawang route but requires no separate permit beyond the Arunachal ILP. Here's everything about crossing it.
No — Sela Pass does not require any permit beyond the standard Arunachal Pradesh ILP. As part of the Tawang road circuit through West Kameng district, Sela Pass is covered under your regular Arunachal ILP (specifying West Kameng / Tawang district).
Sela Pass at 13,714 ft is the main mountain pass on National Highway 13 (Tezpur–Tawang). There is a permit verification checkpoint at Sela where your ILP is checked — but you only need the ILP, not any additional pass or sector permit.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 13,714 ft (4,180 m) |
| Location | West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh |
| On NH | NH-13 (Tezpur–Tawang) |
| Permit check | Yes — ILP verified at checkpoint |
| Sela Lake | At 13,700 ft — a beautiful frozen lake in winter |
| New tunnel | Sela Tunnel (2024) — all-weather bypass |