Places To Visit In Tawang

About Places to Visit In Tawang and details of the Timings, Entry Fee and many more

Tawang is the town in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Located at 10,000 Ft, from East Bhutan. This is a famous place because it is the birthplace of Dalai Lama. Tawang is also pronounced as Dawang and has many sceneries to make the trip a picturesque. The place is significant for Buddhist monks. Tourists can visit number of places in Tawang on the visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

Best Time To Visit:

April to June (Summer) – 5 °C – 22 °C.

July to September (Monsoon) – 15°C – 20°C.

October to March (Winter) – 2°C – 10 °C.

How to Reach Tawang:

Along Airport to Tawang – 783 KM

Arunachal Pradesh Bus Station to Tawang – 781 KM.

Naharlagun to Tawang – 454 KM

Tawang Address: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh 790104

Sightseeing Places To Visit In Tawang

1. Sela Pass

Sela Pass is the breath-taking place of Himalaya and is one of the best places to visit in Tawang. It is a lifeline for people of Arunachal Pradesh as it is the only what that connects Tawang to the rest of the country. As the place is a sensitive region, one needs an inner line permit to visit Sela Pass.

The Sela Lake and the Pass are situated at an altitude of 4170m are the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh. As this pass lies on the way to the Tawang city which at the distance of 80Km from the pass. One can stop and relax admiring the astonishing beauty of the surroundings.

The Sela Pass and Himalayas combine to enchant one and all by their spiritual beauty.

Sela Pass Timings: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Entry Fee: Free Entry

How to Reach Sela Pass: Tawang to Sela Pass – 67 KM.

2. Tawang Monastery

Tawang Monastery place to visit in Tawang

Tawang Monastery is situated in the valley of the Tawang River, near a small town in the northwestern part of Arunachal Pradesh. It is also known as “Garden Namgyal Lhatse” which means “Celestial paradise in a clear night”. Tawang monastery in Arunachal Pradesh is ranked as the second-largest monastery in the world after Borobudur in Indonesia. This is founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyamtso in the year 1860-1861 AD under the wishes of 5^th Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso.

The Monastery is 3-storied building enclosed by a 925Ft long compound wall, where there are 65 residential buildings within the wall. The valuable old scriptures mainly Kangyur and Tengyur are present in the Monastery Library. According to 2006, the monastery had 400 monks and 450 monks as of 2010.

Tawang Manuscript conservation center was established in the monastery, which has organized 200 Manuscripts and 31 have been treated for preservation. At the entrance to the Monastery, there is a colorful gate structure known as Kakaling, which is built in the shape of ‘Hit like Structure’.

Tawang Monastery Timings: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Festivals:

Losar – Festival celebrated at the beginning of the Tibetan Year.
Choksar – This is that for the blessings for Good yield of crops without any infestations by pests and to protect against attack by wild animals.
Torgya – This is also named as Tawang- Torgya. It is the annual festival that is held to protect from evil spirits.

How to Reach Tawang Monastery:

Tawang to Tawang Monastery – 7 KM.

3. Madhuri Lake Tawang

Madhuri Lake is also known as Sangetsar Lake. It is a breath-taking combination of the Rocky Mountains and an ever-present lake whose beauty can’t be determined. Arunachal Pradesh is the home of many beautiful lakes but none of them is as beautiful as this lake.

The lake is located at an altitude of 12000Ft above the sea-level. The lake has a very special place in the hearts of Buddhists of both Indians and Tibetans who come here every year to pray.

Madhuri Lake Timings: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee.

How to Reach Madhuri Lake: Tawang to the Lake – 41 KM.

4. Nuranang Falls

The Nuranang Falls is also known as Jang Falls or Bong Bong Falls. The fall is situated at an elevation of around 6000Ft and is one of the most stunning waterfalls in Arunachal Pradesh.

It is believed that this milky white waterfall has been named after Nura, a Monpa tribal girl who probably helped an Indian soldier by supplying arms and also gave shelter to him at the time of the Indo-China war.

Nuranang Falls Timings: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Nuranang Falls Entry Fee: Free Entry

How to Reach Nuranang Falls: Tawang to the fall – 25 KM

5. Tawang War Memorial

The Tawang War Memorial is a 40-foot high memorial dedicated to martyrs of the 1962 Sino-India war. This memorial is constructed in the monumentalization of the sacrifices of great Indian Army soldiers who lead their lives to protect the nation.

The visitors can view the names of the brave soldiers on the granite plates and Dalai Lama in 1997 visited this memorial.

This Memorial is well maintained by the Indian Army.

The place can be accessed by road from Tawang Town. A lot of people now come to visit Tawang War Memorial and Jaswant Singh Memorial.

Tawang War Memorial Timings: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Tawang War Memorial Entry Fee: Rs 10

How to Reach Tawang War Memorial:

Tawang to the memorial – It is just before the main town and can be reached by cab.

6. Gorichen Peak

Gorichen Peak a place to visit in Tawang

Gorichen Peak is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh with 22500Ft, height and is the best places to visit in Tawang. The mountain is situated in Tawang District. It is one of the top attractions of Tawang and is considered scared bu the tribe of Monpa who believed that the peak protects them from all the evils. This peak offers trekking opportunities to seasoned climbers. Beginners can trek in the area surrounding the mountain. Most tourists get a partial view of the peak while traveling from Bomdila to Tawang.

Gorichen Peak Entry: Free Entry

Gorichen Peak Entry Timings: Preferred to visit in the morning hours.

How to Reach Gorichen Peak:

Gorichen is only 25 km from the famed Nurunang Falls