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Bumla Pass
Bumla Pass, near Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh
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Best Time to Visit
April May June September October
Events: Local festivals and seasonal conditions
About Bumla Pass
Bumla Pass at 15,200 ft is a high-altitude border pass between India and China on the McMahon Line. The Indian Army conducts flag meetings with the Chinese PLA here on important occasions. The landscape is stark, snowbound for much of the year, and the views across the Tibetan Plateau are uniquely powerful.
How to Reach
- From Tawang: Approximately 37 km (90 minutes by road)
- Permit required: Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Indian citizens
Best Time to Visit
Ideal months: April, May, June, September, October
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Location
Bumla Pass, near Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh
27.7033°N, 91.9556°E
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