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Arunachal in December
Winter settles in. The west is cold but clear, with snow possible on Sela and in the Tawang lakes, which freeze over. Year-end holidays bring a short burst of visitors to Tawang. In the east, Namdapha and the Roing–Mayudia road are at their best, and the first snowfall at Mayudia draws day trippers from Assam.
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Our picks for December
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Namdapha
Lowland rainforest on the Noa-Dihing, beyond Miao
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Roing
Idu Mishmi foothills below the snows of Mayudia
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Tawang
India's largest monastery above a Monpa valley town
Trips
Trips at their best in December
No published trip peaks in December
We still plan Arunachal in December where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Arunachal in December, answered
Is December a good time to visit Arunachal?
Winter settles in. The west is cold but clear, with snow possible on Sela and in the Tawang lakes, which freeze over. Year-end holidays bring a short burst of visitors to Tawang. In the east, Namdapha and the Roing–Mayudia road are at their best, and the first snowfall at Mayudia draws day trippers from Assam.
What is the weather like in Arunachal in December?
Tawang −2 to 10 °C; Roing 12 to 24 °C; Ziro 2 to 18 °C. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Arunachal in December?
We suggest Namdapha, Roing, Tawang. Many smaller lodges in high villages close for winter; confirm bookings by phone a week ahead.