Tawang

Country: India | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Top Places to Visit: Twang, Sela Pass, Tawang Monastery, Shonga-Tser Lake, Nuranang Falls, Tawang War Memorial, Pasighat, Yingkiong, Ziro Valley, Miao

<strong, Ideal Trip Duration: 2-3 Full Days

Nearest City : Itanagar

Best Time to Visit : November & February

Overview

Tawang is a town located in the northwestern part of Arunachal Pradesh of India, at an elevation of around 3,048 metres. The region is claimed as part of South Tibet, by both the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of India. The town of Tawang lies about 555 kilometers from Guwahati and 320 kilometers from Tezpur. Tawang is the place to go for monasteries, the Tawang Monastery being for the Buddhists the most popular and extremely sacred. Tawang is a place where you’ll be flattered by its natural elegance wrapped in the spiritual fragrance. Also, the stunning orchid sanctuary and the Tipi Orchid Sanctuary are perfect places to visit for your list of destinations.

Tawang, in the western part of Arunachal Pradesh, is a Buddhist mountain town. Connected to the rest of India via the Sela Pass, Tawang, popularly known as the ‘land of Monpas,’ is a historically important town that forms an important part of the Silk Route, as well as a reminder of the men’s sacrifices guarding our nation at the frontiers.

Places to Visit In Tawang

  • Sela Pass
  • Tawang Monastery
  • Madhuri Lake
  • Nuranang Falls
  • Tawang War Memorial
  • Gorichen Peak