अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the elevation of Sela Pass?
Sela Pass is situated at an elevation of 4,170 metres (13,700 feet) above sea level on the boundary of West Kameng and Tawang districts in Arunachal Pradesh.
What is the Sela Tunnel and why is it important?
Inaugurated in March 2024, the Sela Tunnel is the world's longest bi-lane highway tunnel above 13,000 feet, providing all-weather year-round road connectivity to Tawang by bypassing the snow-bound summit pass.
Who is Sela Pass named after?
According to local folklore, the pass is named after Sela, a tribal Monpa girl who loved and assisted Indian Army war hero Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat during the 1962 war.
What famous lake is located at Sela Pass?
Sela Lake (Paradise Lake), a sacred high-altitude glacial tarn that freezes solid during winter, is located directly adjacent to the pass summit.
Do tourists need a permit to cross Sela Pass to Tawang?
Yes, Indian citizens require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) and foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to travel to Tawang across Sela Pass.