A high Himalayan border pass north of Tawang, combining military history, extreme altitude and regulated access near the India-Tibet frontier.
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Bum La Pass lies north of Tawang on the India-Tibet frontier and reaches about 15,200 feet. The pass carries strong military and historical significance and is reached through stark high-altitude terrain dotted with lakes and snowfields. Visitor access is tightly regulated, requiring additional local permission beyond the normal Arunachal entry formalities.
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