Tawang

Tawang

Arunachal Pradesh

About Tawang

Tawang is a breathtakingly beautiful high-altitude town, renowned for being the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama and for housing the Tawang Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in India. The town is set amidst a stunning landscape of snow-capped mountains, serene lakes, and alpine meadows. The journey to Tawang itself, especially through the high-altitude Sela Pass, is an adventure with spectacular views. Key attractions include the Tawang Monastery, the War Memorial, and the high-altitude lakes like Pankang Teng Tso.

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Best Time to Visit

March to June and September to October

Average Budget

  • Low: ₹2200/day
  • Mid: ₹5000/day
  • Luxury: ₹10000+/day

Travel Tips

  • An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for all domestic tourists to enter Arunachal Pradesh
  • Acclimatize properly to the high altitude
  • The journey to Tawang is long and requires at least two days from Guwahati or Tezpur

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