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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: IN-AR-03

Sela Pass

Added on 10 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

Sela Pass (≈4,170 m) is a motorable pass on the route Dirang to Tawang on NH 13. This route drives over it from Dirang to Tawang: about 132 km along mapped roads, topping out at about 4,198 m.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Typical season: Usually open all year; Sela Tunnel runs below. Check road status before setting out: landslides, snow and roadworks can close mountain roads at short notice. Drive in daylight, give way to uphill traffic and carry warm clothing.

Mission Logs78 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	S Start Point	-1%	2H
2.0 km	N Continue on track	-1%	2H
4.0 km	W Continue on track	1%	2H
6.1 km	W Continue on track	3%	2H
8.1 km	W Continue on track	5%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

1604m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

27.3605, 92.2415

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.3605, 92.2415 @ 1604m

Quick Stats

Distance

132.09 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

1600m - 4190m

Max Elevation

4190 m

Max Gradient

19.7%

17.8%

Highlights

Cross Sela Pass at about 4,170 m
Drive from Dirang to Tawang

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+3579 m

Total Descent

-2332 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

44.7

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

2.94

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)12%

Moderate (3-8%)66%

Steep (>8%)22%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved100%

Unpaved0%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

100%

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 37

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.360214

MAX LAT: 27.595574

MIN LON: 91.864634

MAX LON: 92.241502

Point Spacing: 23.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Sela Pass

Best time to go

Jun–Oct

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.