Sela Pass
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A high mountain pass on the road to Tawang, at about 4,170 m, with a lake that freezes in winter and snow for much of the year.
Natural wonderOn the border of West Kameng and Tawang districtsBest time to visit: April to October; snow from November to March
Highlights
- Sela Lake, frozen in winter
- The Sela Tunnel, opened in 2024 for all-weather road access to Tawang
- Buddhist prayer flags and the gateway at the top of the pass
- The Jaswant Garh war memorial on the road below
Significance
The pass is the main road link to Tawang and holds an important place in the State's history and in the memory of the 1962 war.