Bum La Pass and Madhuri Lake Day Trip from Tawang
From Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Photos of Madhuri (Shungetser) Lake and the road to Bum La.
Guests
Up to 6 per vehicle
You won’t be charged until you confirm your details
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Confirmation on WhatsApp right away
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Group of 18+? Book on WhatsAppBum La at 15,200 ft
The India–China border post, with the army’s briefing.
Madhuri Lake
The drowned-forest lake, named after the film shot there.
PT Tso and high lakes
Frozen lakes and snowfields on the way.
Both permits
We run the Bum La and lake permits for you.
About this experience
This is the full high-altitude day from Tawang: up past PT Tso and the high lakes to Bum La on the India–China border, and on the way back the detour to Shungetser Lake, better known as Madhuri Lake after the film Koyla was shot there. Dead trees stand in its still water, left by an earthquake that dammed the valley.
Both places need separate permits and a locally registered vehicle. We arrange the permits and the vehicle for up to 6 people; you send photo IDs.
Pickup
About 6:00 am in Tawang
Back by
Late afternoon
Highest point
Bum La, about 15,200 ft
Vehicle
Up to 6 people
What’s included
- A locally registered vehicle and driver for the day
- Our run for the Bum La and Madhuri Lake permits
- Stops at PT Tso, Bum La and Madhuri Lake
- Your Arunachal ILP (we can file it for you)
- Visitor fees collected with the permits
- Food and drinks
Your day
Two days before
Send photo IDs on WhatsApp; we apply for the permits
6:00 am
Pickup in Tawang
Morning
PT Tso and the high lakes
Late morning
Bum La border post
Afternoon
Madhuri (Shungetser) Lake, then back to Tawang
How to get there
From Tawang
About 37 km to Bum La on a rough high road
Best time to go
Mar – Jun Best
Snow on the pass, open roads.
Oct – Nov Best
Clear skies.
Dec – Feb Good
Heavy snow can close the road.
Bum La and Madhuri Lake trip price
₹7,499 per vehicle for up to 6 people. Permitted vehicle, driver, Bum La and Madhuri permits run included. No booking fee.
| Group | Price |
|---|---|
| 1–6 people1 vehicle | ₹7,499 |
| 7–12 people2 vehicles | ₹14,998 |
| 13–18 people3 vehicles | ₹22,497 |
Cancellation and good to know
Full refund 7+ days before
50% refund 3–6 days before; no refund after that.
Full refund if it can’t run
Closed by the authorities, the weather or for safety: your money back, or a free change of date.
You need an Arunachal ILP
Every Indian traveller needs an Inner Line Permit to enter Arunachal. We can file it for you.
Indian nationals only
Foreign nationals can’t visit Bum La.
Army orders
The army can close Bum La at short notice. If it does, you get a full refund or another date.
Altitude
Spend at least a night in Tawang first, and carry warm layers.
Bum La and Madhuri Lake trip FAQs
Read before you go
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