Tawang in March 2027: Weather, Places to Visit & Travel Tips
Good for late snow without deep winter: quiet roads, snow at Sela Pass and cold but bright days.
March is the tail end of winter in Tawang. The town is around 1–13 °C, there's usually still snow at Sela Pass and around the high lakes, and the crowds of the autumn and summer seasons are absent. Fresh snowfall can still close Sela or the road to Bum La for a day, so keep the plan flexible. Losar, the Monpa new year, sometimes falls in early March.
Updated · Breeziah Travel, Guwahati
Tawang weather in March
Typical daytime temperatures for Tawang town (about 3,000 m); they vary year to year.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March Snow melting; quiet | 1–13 °C | Some rain | Good | Snow melting; quiet |
What's good
- Snow at Sela Pass and often at Sangetsar Lake
- Quiet roads and monasteries; good hotel availability
- Clear, bright days between snowfalls
- Losar celebrations in some years (February or March)
What to watch for
- Very cold nights, often below freezing; choose heated rooms
- A fresh snowfall can close Sela Pass or Bum La for a day or two
- The high lakes may be frozen and the road to them icy
Things to do
- Tawang Monastery and the Tawang War Memorial
- Sela Pass and Sela Lake on the way up
- Bum La and Sangetsar Lake when the road is open (extra permit in Tawang)
- Dirang's hot springs and Nuranang Falls
What to pack
- Heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves and a woollen cap
- Waterproof shoes with grip for snow
- Sunglasses and sunscreen for snow glare
- Inner Line Permit and photo ID
Festivals
- LosarFebruary–March
Tawang trips for March
Private on your dates; we adjust the route to the season and road conditions.
Showing 12 of 12 Tawang packages
7D/6NMajestic Tawang Himalayan Escape – 7 Days of Monasteries, Lakes & Passes
4.987 reviews
- 1N Bhalukpong
- 1N Dirang
- 3N Tawang
- +1
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹19,999
5D/4NTawang Tour from Tezpur – 5 Days over Sela Pass, Arunachal
- 1N Dirang
- 2N Tawang
- 1N Bomdila
Starts and ends in Tezpur
From, per adult₹17,999
6D/5NNext: 12 DecTawang Snow Group Trip – 6 Days to Sela Pass, Bumla Pass & Madhuri Lake
- 1N Dirang
- 3N Tawang
- 1N Dirang
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹19,999
6D/5NTawang & Dirang Couple Escape – 6 Days in the Snow Mountains
- 1N Dirang
- 3N Tawang
- 1N Dirang
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹22,999
7D/6NTawang Family Tour – 7 Days at an Easy Pace, Arunachal
- 1N Bomdila
- 1N Dirang
- 3N Tawang
- +1
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹23,999
8D/7NTawang, Bumla & Zemithang – 8 Days in Arunachal Pradesh
- 1N Bhalukpong
- 1N Dirang
- 2N Tawang
- +3
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹27,999
8D/7NTawang & Kaziranga – 8 Days of Monasteries & Rhinos, Arunachal & Assam
- 2N Kaziranga
- 1N Bhalukpong
- 1N Dirang
- +2
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹29,999
10D/9NBest of Northeast India – 10 Days: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga & Tawang
- 1N Shillong
- 1N Cherrapunji
- 1N Shillong
- +5
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹32,999
- 10D/9N
Meghalaya & Tawang – 10 Days: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Sela Pass & Tawang
- 1N Shillong
- 1N Cherrapunji
- 1N Shillong
- +4
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹38,999
10D/9NZiro & Tawang – 10 Days Across Arunachal Pradesh
- 1N Bhalukpong
- 1N Dirang
- 2N Tawang
- +4
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹39,999
- 12D/11N
Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal – 12 Days: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga & Tawang
- 1N Shillong
- 2N Cherrapunji
- 1N Shillong
- +5
Starts and ends in Guwahati
From, per adult₹44,999
14D/13NComplete Arunachal: Tawang, Ziro, Daporijo, Aalo & Pasighat – 14 Days
- 1N Bhalukpong
- 1N Dirang
- 3N Tawang
- +6
Guwahati to Dibrugarh
From, per adult₹54,999
Questions about Tawang in March
Is March a good time to visit Tawang?
Yes, if you want snow without the deep cold of January. Days are bright and roads are quiet, but keep a buffer day in case snow closes Sela Pass.
Is there snow in Tawang in March?
Usually at Sela Pass, Bum La and around the high lakes. Tawang town itself gets occasional snowfall early in the month.
Is Bum La open in March?
Often, but it closes after heavy snow. The army permit is arranged in Tawang the day before, and we confirm the road that morning.