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Part 2 - Includes the day 4th of the journey from Tawang to Bumla pass then Bumla pass to Madhuri lake and then back to Tawang, about 100km journey.
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The Bum La Pass is located about 37 km away from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, at the Indo-China border above 15,200 ft above sea level.
The journey to Bum La Pass is possible only by Sumo Cars as the road is very bad, but the journey is worth taking for the nature's scenic and awe striking beauty.
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Formed by a flash flood after an earthquake in the year 1950, Madhuri Lake is originally known as Shonga-tser Lake, which is one of the most popular lakes in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The lake was renamed so after the shooting of Bollywood movie Koyla, starring Madhuri Dixit, the beautiful actress. The lake has been surrounded by wonderfully lush valleys, and snow-capped mountains. A leisure walk is the best way to explore the picturesque surroundings of the lake.
On The Way To Bumla Pass | Frozen Madhuri Lake | Tawang Vlog 04
I think I haven't experienced this kind of adventure at high altitude destinations. Early morning we embark towards Bum La Pass but on the way, we got to know that our application was rejected due to heavy snow at Bumla. So we decided to go towards Madhuri Lake but we again stopped at Y -Junction, here we saw heavy snow all around, we all felt helpless and very much disappointed.
We started playing around with snow, took some timelapse from our GoPro, in the meanwhile we saw our vehicle is coming with attached Snow Chains and finally we moved towards Madhuri Lake.
But what a ride my friends, we all were mesmerized with the beauty of Arunachal Pradesh, it was freezing cold, adventurous ride but its all worth it.
Again Mesmerized to see the first glimpse of Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar Lake), I was lost to see those magical clouds were dancing all around over the mountains. Having Chole Bhature in Indian Army Cafeteria at the height of approx 14000ft was a kind of experience.
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This is the fifth episode of my journey in North East India, Arunachal Pradesh. Here I started my journey from Tawang and covered the mighty BumLa Pass, the Indo-China border, situated at an height of 15200 ft. The scenic beauty, the snow covered mountains just made the best out of this journey. Do watch the whole vlog to know more.
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Arunachal Pradesh Trip | Tawang, Bum La Pass, Jang Falls, Madhuri Lake | Dirang Monastery | Ziro????????
During summer in India, exactly June 2019, we traveled around Arunchal Pradesh and also Assam starting from Guwahati, Bomdila, Dirang, Tawang, Tezpur, Itanagar, Ziro, Sonapur and then back to Mumbai.
Nuranang Falls (also known as Bong Bong Falls or Jang Falls), some 100 metres high, is located in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in this part of the country, yet is unknown to many travelers. It lies some 2 kilometres away from the town of Jang on the road connecting Tawang and Bomdila, so it is also known as the Jang Falls. There is a small hydel plant located near the base that generates electricity for local use.
The Bum La Pass is located about 37 km away from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, at the Indo-China border above 15,200 ft above sea level. Visit by civilian tourist of India is permissible with permission from the Indian Army. The track is very treacherous, only SUVs advisable, and that too only on clear weather day with no snowfall or rainfall. The area includes route taken by the 14th Dalai Lama when he escaped China and reached India to take refuge. It is often covered with heavy snow throughout the year. It is one of the most off-beat passes in the world and is also referred to as the pass from where Dalai Lama entered India escaping from Tibet.
The Sangestar Tso Lake is also called as Madhuri Lake, which is located on the way from Tawang to Bum La Pass in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, near Indo-China border above 15,200 ft above sea level. Created by falling rocks, boulders and trees in an earthquake, There is a Sangestar Tso lake (lake is called Tso in Tibetan) that featured Madhuri Dixit (Bollywood actress) in the movie Koyla, as a result this lake is sometimes also called Madhuri lake. The lake is about 20 km from Tawang town, about 7 km beyond the bifurcation of road leading to Bum La Pass.
Dirang is a small riverside hamlet in Western Arunchal Pradesh and is situated at an altitude of around 8910 ft above sea level. Dirang is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India on the southern face of the Himalayas. This area was historically a region of Tibet, but became a territory of India in 1959. Since then, many Tibetan refugees have relocated in the vicinity of Dirang. Local Indian schools teach in Hindi and English, not in Tibetan. Thupsung Dhargye Ling (TDL) is a temple in Dirang and learning institute for the study of Tibetan Buddhism by laypeople and monks, located in the Himalayan village of Dirang, India. The name, Thupsung Dhargye Ling was given by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and means: Place of Flourishing of the Buddha's Speech.
Ziro is the census town in Lower Subansiri district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It has been a favourite town for World Heritage Site for a number of years now. In a meeting of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on 12 December 2002 it was shortlisted for inclusion in the Tentative List for further nomination to UNESCO for inscription in the World Heritage Site. The part of the town which is the centre of economic activities and where the administrative offices are located is called as Hapoli or locally known by the Apatanis as Hao-Polyang.
Ziro is around 115 km from the state capital Itanagar and takes approx 3 and a half hours via the improved Hoj-Potin road along NH229 and 150 km via the Assam route. Earlier the nearest railway station from Ziro was located at Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh near the Arunachal-Assam border which is around 100 km from Ziro. The nearest airport to the settlement is Lilabari, in North Lakhimpur district of Assam.
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Amazing Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh | Northeast India | Sela pass | Bumla pass
Tawang district the smallest of the 16 administrative districts of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India.
Tawang is inhabited by the Monpa people. From 500 BC to 600 AD a kingdom known as Lhomon or Monyul ruled the area. The Monyul kingdom was later absorbed into the control of neighbouring Bhutan and Tibet.
Tawang Monastery was founded by the Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1681 in accordance with the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso, and has an interesting legend surrounding its name, which means Chosen by Horse. The sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, was born in Tawang.
The Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Bum La Pass is located about 37 km away from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, at the Indo-China border above 15,200 ft above sea level.
Tawang Monastery, located in Tawang city of Tawang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.
Nuranang Falls (also known as Bong Bong Falls), some 100 metres high, is located in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in this part of the country, yet is unknown to many travelers. It lies some 2 kilometres away from the town of Jang on the road connecting Tawang and Bomdila, so it is also known as the Jang Falls. People also called it Madhuri Fall after the Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit.
The Sangestar Tso Lake is located on the way from Tawang town to Bum La Pass in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, near Indo-China border above 16,500 ft above sea level. However, after koyla film shooting in 1996, the lake lost its original name. Peoples and guides starts calling it Madhuri Lake, after the filmstar Madhuri Dixit.
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This video is a collection of the photos and videos taken during the trip to Tawang and Bumla Pass (Indo-China border) from Tezpur , during Mid April in 2018.Tawang is one of the most popular tourist destinations in northeast India.It is at a distance of 324 kilometres approximately from Tezpur. Must-visit places are the Tawang monastery and lakes like Sela and Madhuri lake.
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Indo-China Border Bum La Pass Tawang Arunachal Pradesh India
Arunachal Pradesh is the least explored place in the country despite housing ancient marvels as well as natural wonders in a peaceful, serene surroundings - leaving even Kashmir behind. There is a lot to explore here - from snow-capped mountains to incredible hills and beautiful monasteries to rich culture.
Bum La Pass is one of the first places in Northeast India where snowfall hits every year. It is a mountain pass located at an elevation of more than 15,000 ft.
Bum La Pass is the same place where one of the important battles of Indo-Chinese war took place in 1962. In ancient period, an old trade route passed through Bum La. Dalai Lama escaped through this region only and took refuge in India.
Bum La Pass is one of the least-explored passes in India. It is perfect destination for a pristine, unpolluted and peaceful atmosphere.
Bum La Pass is home to several natural spots including a number of lakes specially Shungatser Tso lake now popularly known as Madhuri lake since a song featuring Madhuri Dixit from the film Koyla was shot at this lake.
Bum La Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in Northeast India. Region around Bum La Pass is no less than heaven. The presence of snow-clad mountains, crystal clear blue sky, beautiful hills, dotted with a number of lakes at around 15,000 ft, small human settlements make the region amazingly camera-ready camera-friendly destination.
And above all, one of the Indo-Chinese Borders is located at Bum La Pass.
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TAWANG | ARUNACHAL | FULL LENGTH | Sela Pass | Bumla Pass | Tawang Monastery | Northeast India
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➞ Giant Buddha Statue - A tall Buddha statue located near the Circuit House in Tawang town towers over the complete town.
➞ Tawang Monastery - The largest monastery in India and second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Located in Tawang city of Tawang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
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The Bum La Pass is located about 37 km away from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, at the Indo-China border above 15,200 ft above sea level.
The journey to Bum La Pass is possible only by Sumo Cars as the road is very bad, but the journey is worth taking for the nature's scenic and awe striking beauty.
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Formed by a flash flood after an earthquake in the year 1950, Madhuri Lake is originally known as Shonga-tser Lake, which is one of the most popular lakes in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The lake was renamed so after the shooting of Bollywood movie Koyla, starring Madhuri Dixit, the beautiful actress.
➞ SELA PASS - is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in India. It has an elevation of 13700ft and connects the Indian Buddhist town of Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati.
➞Nuranang Falls - some 100 metres high fall, is located in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in this part of the country, yet is unknown to many travelers.
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Hey everyone, It's my forth vlog of Tawang bike trip with wife. In this video we travelled from Tawang to Bum La Pass and explored Snowy Bum La , India China Border at Bumla, Madhuri Lake ( Sangetsar lake) and PT Tso lake . Keep an eye out for the next part of this series .
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Exploring Tawang on a bike has been a dream come true for us. We didn't take the usual Guwahati -Tezpur -Tawang route instead we opted for another new route which has come up via Mangaldoi- Orang- Mazbat- Kalaktang- Tenga- Bomdila- Sangti Valley- Tawang. The journey to Tawang via sela pass, dirang and shergaon is really a scenic one. On reaching Sela we had little difficulty in finds our breathe due to the high attitude and the bone chilling cold . Please go prepared if you are going on bike .
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I went to the India - China Border at Bumla Pass in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. We are on a Motorcycle Tour from Mumbai to North East India. I am riding the Royal Enfield Himalayan and my friends are in the Mahindra Thar jeep, modified by Bimbra 4x4 (Gurgaon, Contact Details below).
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Arunachal Pradesh is the largest among the seven states located in the Northeast of India, with an area of 83,743 sq km. It shares its borders with the neighbouring countries of Bhutan in the west, China (Tibet) in the north and northeast, Myanmar in the east and southeast and the Indian states of Assam and Nagaland in the south. The geographic location of the state provides immense opportunities for international trade with South Asian countries such as Myanmar, Bhutan and China.
Tawang is a mountain town in Asia. India considers it to be part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, while China claims it as part of South Tibet. It’s home to the 17th-century Tawang Monastery, a hilltop structure housing a massive gilded Buddha statue. The War Memorial commemorates soldiers who died in the 1962 Chinese-Indian War. Nearby, tranquil Penga Teng Tso (P. T. Tso) Lake attracts migratory birds in summer.
The Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in India.
Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Bomdila is one of the 60 constituencies of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Northeast India is the eastern-most region of India. It comprises eight states – the contiguous Seven Sister States, and the Himalayan state of Sikkim.
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Bumla Pass Tawang Arunachal Pradesh: Snow covered beautiful Bum La Pass (Bumla Pass) is located about 37 km away from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, at the Indo-China border above 15,200 ft sea level.
Tawang to Bumla an amazing experience !!
Bumla Pass is located about 37 kms away from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, at the Indo-China border above 15,200 ft above sea level and often covered with heavy snow through out the year. It is one of the most off-beat passes in the world and is also referred to as the pass from where Dalai Lama entered India escaping from Tibet.
The road to Bumla is also a historical route, the Chinese army marched into India during the 1962 Sino-Indian war.
In 2006, Bumla pass was re-opened to traders for the first time in 44 years. Traders from both sides of the pass were permitted to enter each other’s territories, in addition to postal workers from each country.
The road is in dreadful condition and requires strong nerves to negotiate it. Any barriers along the edge afford little more than token protection. Driver of the vehicle must be expert to drive on mountain terrain. Take water, eatables, biscuits, chocolates if possible thermos with tea as nothing is available on the way to the summit. A special permit is required to visit the pass. The permits can be requested at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner in Tawang District, and the same has to be stamped in the Indian army cantonment of Tawang. Note that without the army stamp, you will not be allowed through the numerous check posts on the way.
Tourist need to obtain permit form Office of the Deputy Commissioner in Tawang District,and the same has to be stamped in the Indian army cantonment of Tawang. It is also to be noted that without the army stamp, you will not be allowed through the numerous check posts on the way.
Documents required for permit as follows.
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4. Fees : Rs.100/- per head ( Feb 2016).
all these documents need to handover to the hotelier or Driver. It takes one day to get the permit. So plan your entire schedule accordingly.
To visit Arunachal Pradesh, start from Guwahati or Tezpur in Assam. One can hire a cab for Tawang (costing around Rs.5000) or share a cab with others( 1500 each). A trip to Bum La costs Rs.5000 for a Tawang-Bum La-Tawang trip. Bumla Pass is reachable only by road.On the Chinese side, the nearest major town Tsonajong is 37 Kms from Bumla border post.
Bumla Pass: India-China border at Tawang(2)
My tour to Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh last June.