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Inner Line Permit
Tawang Permit Guide 2025 — ILP for India's Largest Buddhist Monastery Town
Tawang in West Arunachal Pradesh houses Asia's second largest Buddhist monastery and sits near the Bhutan and China borders. An ILP is mandatory for all non-Arunachali Indians — here's how to get it.
Tawang sits in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering Bhutan and China at approximately 10,000 ft. As part of Arunachal Pradesh, it falls under the Inner Line Permit system. All Indian nationals (except Arunachal Pradesh residents) need an ILP. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit (PAP).
The Tawang ILP is straightforward — it's a standard Arunachal ILP specifying Tawang (West Kameng district). The same ILP can include Bhalukpong, Bomdi La, Dirang and Tawang in sequence, covering the full circuit.
Include Bum La in your application — if you want to visit Bum La Pass (15,200 ft on the China border), specify it in your ILP application. A separate RAP for Bum La must be arranged through a registered operator in Tawang — you cannot pre-arrange it from outside.
Who Needs the Permit?
Indian Nationals
ILP from arunachalilp.com, Arunachal Bhavan Delhi, or Guwahati state office. Specify West Kameng (Tawang). Valid 30 days.
Foreign Nationals
PAP through registered travel agent. Minimum group of 2. PAP covers Tawang town — Bum La requires additional RAP arranged locally in Tawang.
Documents Required
Valid government-issued ID — Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport
One recent passport-size photograph
Accommodation bookings in Tawang (for multi-day ILP)
Vehicle registration (for private vehicle entry)
Checkpoints on Tawang Route
📍 Bhalukpong Entry (main ILP check)📍 Sela Pass area📍 Jang checkpoint📍 Tawang town entry