Tawang Tourism

"The birthplace of Dalai Lama" Tawang Tourism Located at a height of about 3048m, is known for many important and beautiful monasteries and is famous as the birth place of Dalai Lama. The beautiful town of Tawang, also pronounced as Dawang has many sceneries to make your trip a picturesque one. However, what begins to define the area is its significance for Buddhist monks. Tawang is the place to go for monasteries, with theTawang Monasterybeing the most popular one and extremely sacred for the Buddhists. Tawang is a place which will flatter you with its natural beauty wrapped in the scent of spirituality. The beautiful orchid sanctuary and the Tipi Orchid Sanctuary is also an ideal place for your list of places to visit.Alongwith this one can have their taste buds to have an experience of Tawang by indulging into the area's unique cuisine. Download Tawang PDF Guide > What's Great? Extremely beautiful landscape, pleasant climate, friendly people. What's not so Great? Availability of non-vegetarian food is difficult, Roadways is the only mode of connection to rest of the nation. For Whom Tawang is a perfect getaway for mountain lovers who wish to escape the hectic city life and experience the charm and beauty of nature. The home to the largest Buddhist monastery in India, Tawang is mostly visited by Buddhist tourists all over the world.

A city of peace and pride Situated at an elevation of 10,000 feet, Tawang is a Buddhist mountain town in the western part of Arunachal Pradesh. Connected to the rest of India via the Sela Pass, Tawang, popularly known as the 'land of Monpas', is a historically important town, forming an important part of the Silk Route and also a reminder of the sacrifices of the men guarding our nation in the borders. Protecting stories of valour and patriotism Tawang is famous for the largest Buddhist Monastery in India which also gives the town its name. The picturesque and seldom traversed town also holds several natural marvels like the Madhuri Lake which enchants each and every tourist visiting the place. The snow covered peaks in Tawang has also gained popularity as a perfect skiing spot over the years.

Itinerary Day 1-Pay respect to the martyrs in the Tawang War Memorial on the way to the town. Do not forget to munch into the tasty snacks served in the defence canteens on the way.Day 2-Start off early morning and visit the Panganag Teng Tso Lake and Madhuri Lake and get lost in the beauty of the Ghelisa Range. Enjoy the view of Tawang Town from the glistening and divine Tawang Monastery and feel peace sink in your system.Day 3-Visit the Banga Jang Lake and Nuranang Waterfall. NOTE: Tourists in Tawang need to get an Inner Land Permit. Some regions in Tawang require approval from the Ministry of Defence. Permission can be obtained in a day by furnishing necessary documents. So, it is advisable to keep an extra day for the formalities.

Sep-Maris the best time to visit Tawang March to September are the best months to visit Tawang. The summers are pleasant and monsoons relatively cooler. Winters however allow a drop till 1-3 degree Celsius, and you may have to let the snowfall plan your schedule for you. Weather in Tawang Loading... Tawang in Summer (March - August) Summers are the best time to visit Tawang as the city comes to life with the Losar festival in February-March. Equipped with comfortable temperature ranging between 10 and 21 degrees Celcius, the pristine beauty of the Tawang city can be enjoyed in these months. Tawang in Monsoon (July - September) Tawang receives moderate rainfall in these months. This season is good for visiting the place, though seldom heavy rains lead to a drastic lowering of temperature in this season. Tawang in Winter (October - February) Though the early winters are apt to enjoy snowfall in Tawang, the harsh winters make sightseeing difficult in the region. The temperature in winters drops as low as -10 degrees Celcius and may prove difficult for tourists. Heavy snowfall also disrupts moving in and out of the town in winters. Tourists can enjoy skiing in this season. Monthly Weather in Tawang Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 1 26 February 5 28 March 7 29 April 12 30 May 15 32 June 17 32 July 19 32 August 19 35 September 18 34 October 13 33 November 6 30 December 4 27