Tawang Valley

Tawang Gompa

Perched high on a ridge-top amidst tall pine trees, this splendid Monpa royal palace was converted into a monastery in 1681 AD. Its pristine white facade, with red embellishments and a dazzling yellow roof, looks down benignly upon the valley. World's second-largest Buddhist monastery, Tawang is famed for its priceless library, and its magnificent prayer hall decorated with vibrant Thagakas & a tall Buddha statue. Home to over 400 monks, Tawang Gompa is a soul seekers paradise.

Urgelling Gompa

This humble & soulful monastery, embellished with colorful prayer flags, is believed to be the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. Built-in the late 15th century, the modest structure is fringed with trees and is home to paintings of Dalai Lamas and forehead & feet imprints of the 6th Dalai Lama. Giant Buddha Statue
A short walk uphill from the town center takes you to this massive 75ft high statue of Buddha installed at the hilltop. Pay obeisance to Buddha and watch the skies turning rose & gold as the sun sets on the valley.

Gyangong Ani Gompa

Perched on a hillock and connected to Tawang Gompa by a cable car ride, Gyangong is a Buddhist nunnery founded by Merag Lama, the founder of Tawang Gompa. This Ani Gompa is now home to around 50 nuns. 

Pankang Teng Tso Lake

Located around 17kms from Tawang amid tall mountains and lush conifers, this picture-perfect lake is sure to mesmerize you. Framed with blue flowers in summers and a blanket of snow in winters, this alpine lake is a much-visited spot in Tawang.

Tawang War Memorial

Built-in typical Tibetan style of architecture, Tawang War Memorial commemorates the valor and martyrdom of Indian soldiers during the Sino-India War of 1962. Other Attractions of Tawang

• Nuranang Falls /Jung Falls- A spectacular cascade
• Madhuri Lake- Called so after a Bollywood star whose movie was shot here
• Bum La Pass- Indo-China border

Fairs and Festivals of Tawang

• Tawang Festival- Tourism Festival celebrating the culture and traditional values of Arunachal.
• Losar- Tibetan New Year
• Saga Dawa- Celebrating Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and nirvana
• Torgya- Tawang Gompa festival

Shopping in Tawang

Visit the government craft center in Tawang to buy exquisite handcrafted items like intricately woven shawls, vibrant masks, wood-carved artifacts, and delicately painted tea sets. You may buy prayer flags, singing bowls, and other religious paraphernalia from the town market.

Food in Tawang

Tawang mainly serves non- vegetarian food that includes yak mutton, pork, chicken and fish. The culinary delights of Tawang include buckwheat pancakes, chilies & yak cheese chutney, steaming veg & non-veg noodle soup, and piping hot momos. Sip a hot Suja- the famous butter tea of the region. 

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Tawang would be in spring from February to May and post monsoons from September to November.

How to Reach

By Air- Salonibari Airport, Tezpur, around 387kms from Tawang, is the closest airport. 

By Rail- Rangapara Railway Station, Tezpur, around 383kms from Tawang, is the closest railhead connecting Tawang to the other cities in the north-east.

By Road- Tawang is well-connected to the major cities in the north-east with a network of well-developed roads & highways.