About
A 3,000m mountain town near the China border, dominated by the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery (the largest in India, second largest in the world). Reached via the spectacular Sela Pass.
Must-see highlights
Tawang Monastery (largest in India)
Sela Pass (4170m) snow crossing
Madhuri Lake Sangetsar scenic
Bumla Pass India-China border
Nuranang Jang Falls trek
Tawang War Memorial
Urgelling Monastery (Dalai Lama birthplace)
PT Tso Lake & camping
Taktsang Gompa hillside
Gorichen Base Camp trek
Local Monpa tribal market
Craft Centre thangka & carpet weaving
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Tezpur 320km · Tezpur (TEZ) 320km
Nearby attractions
Tawang MonasterySela Pass (4,170m)Madhuri LakeBumla PassNuranang Falls
How to get here
Tezpur → Tawang
cab · 12h
₹12,000
approx.
Bomdila → Tawang
cab · 6h
₹6,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
March – October
Nearest Transport
Tezpur320 km
Tezpur (TEZ)320 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,000/night
mid₹2,800/night
luxury₹6,500/night
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