अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the elevation of Bum La Pass?
Bum La Pass is situated at an elevation of 4,633 metres (15,200 feet) above sea level in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh on the McMahon Line.
What historical event took place at Bum La in 1959?
On 30 March 1959, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet and crossed into India through Bum La Pass, where he was granted political asylum by the Government of India.
Can foreign nationals visit Bum La Pass?
No, foreign tourists and OCI cardholders are strictly prohibited from visiting Bum La due to military border security regulations along the Line of Actual Control.
What permits are needed to visit Bum La?
Indian citizens require a special border permit from the DC Office in Tawang, followed by an endorsement stamp from the Indian Army Brigade Headquarters in Tawang.
What famous lake is visited on the way to Bum La?
Sangetsar Lake (popularly known as 'Madhuri Lake') and P.T. Tso Lake are visited along the high mountain route to Bum La.