Description

The small town of Tawang is situated amidst the eastern Himalayan ranges. Tawang is famous for its 400-year-old monastery, which is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries in India and is an important pilgrim center for the followers of Buddhism. Apart from the religious importance, Tawang is famous for its natural beauty, which has attracted many world travelers.
Located at a height of about 3048m, Tawang is also the birthplace of Dalai Lama. The beautiful town of Tawang, has wonderful natural splendors to make your trip a picturesque one. Tawang is a place, which will leave you awed with its inspirational natural beauty wrapped in the perfume of spirituality.

How To Reach

Tawang is around 460km from LokpriyaGopinathBordoloi International Airport, which takes a long drive of 16h. It is suggested to take a break at either Bomdila or Dirang in between. Both Bomdila and Dirang are around 4h to 5h away from Tawang.

Best Time to Visit

The best season to visit Tawang is the summers season and onset of monsoon season. The temperature remains comfortable, cool, and apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are March, April, May, June, September and October. Winters turn Tawang into a frigid zone.

Hotel Range

2000/- to 5000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

Visit Sela Pass, Tawang Monastery, Tawang War Memorial, Madhuri Lake, Nuranang Falls, Tawang War Memorial, Gorichen Peak, JaswantGarh, P.T Tso Lake, Taktsang Gompa,UrgellingGompa, SamtenYongchaMonastery, Nagula Lake, Geshila Peak,Shonga-tser Lake, PankangTeng Tso Lake, Nagula Lake, Bumla Pass, etc.
Hiking, trekking, shopping from the Tibetan markets, and try the earthy regional taste and their most famous local dish is Churpi, which is fermented cheese broth prepared with fungi and vegetables.
The Tibetan Buddhist festival of Losar is celebrated in during February and March every year in the Tawang monastery. It is a festival that will enhance your experience of Tawang and make you aware of the local culture, and tradition.