Tawang is a breathtaking tourist destination in Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. The valley is located near the Indo-Bhutan-China border. It is one of the most beautiful and scenic hill stations in Arunachal Pradesh. The Tawang tourist places are also known as the “Paradise on Earth.” The hill station is famous for its high-altitude scenic beauty, monastery, Sela Pass, Madhuri Lake, and Buddhist cultures.
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Tawang Tourist Places
These are the most popular tourist places in Tawang you must visit: Tawang town, Sela Pass, Bumla Pass, Tawang War Memorial, Buddhist Monastery, Nuranang Falls, and Madhuri Lake. The valley really has such beautiful places where you will see beautiful houses set properly with amazing nature. The Nuranang River flows from the glaciers of the Himalayas. This river travels a distance of 170 km and becomes a beautiful falls like Nuranang Falls.
Tawang Valley
The Tawang Valley
is situated at an altitude of 10,000 feet, with a picturesque landscape. The Tawang
Valley is a beautiful tourist destination surrounded by mountains on all sides,
and it offers a peaceful environment; it makes a perfect place for nature
lovers, photographers, and tourists. See views with Tanya youtube link.
Tawang Monastery
It is the largest monastery in India, offering deep
insights into Buddhist culture and spiritual vibes. The monastery is around 350
years old and is the 2nd largest Buddhist monastery in the world. It
is the most important landmark in Arunachal. Inside the monastery, you will
find a beautiful statue of Lord Buddha, which is 28 feet tall. Here you will
see a house of butter lamps; you can enter the house and light a butter lamp
here. There is a museum also inside this monastery, where many historical and
religious artifacts are displayed. Meseum entry fees will be Rs.20 only.
Bumla Pass
Bumla Pass is a popular destination in Arunachal
Pradesh. The views of this place are amazing; all sides are mountains, and you
can see the little lakes made by melting and coming snow, and everywhere small
lakes are formed. The Bumla Pass shares the China’s border, and the place is
around 36 km away from Tawang main city. You can see so many snow-capped
mountains in winter, almost 15200 feet in altitude; you might also feel a
little bit of oxygen deficiency. 
Bumla Pass
You will find local taxi/sumo to visit Bumla
pass from Tawang town. You have need of an ILP and a special permit from the DC
office/War Memorial office (Tawang) to visit Bumla Pass.
Tawang War Memorial
The Tawang War
Memorial is one of the most iconic attractions, a famous and historically significant
place in India. The historical hall is dedicated to the 2420 Indian soldiers
who died in the China-India war in the year 1962. The memorial is located in
the Tawang district and offers a deeply emotional and patriotic experience. Every
evening, in the memorial, a light and sound show is held and highlights the history
of the Indo-China War and the history of Tawang and how it became a part of
India. There is a museum inside the memorial that showcases lots of army
weapons, tanks, and rifles used in the war.
Tawang War Memorial
Madhuri Lake
Tawang
The Sungester Lake, which is also known as Madhuri
Lake, is a popular lake surrounded by mountains that offers picturesque scenery,
crystal-clear water, and a truly mesmerizing view. The lake is located in the Tawang
district, on the way from Tawang to Bum La Pass. The lake is popularly known as
Madhuri Lake after the Bollywood film “Koyla” shooting, featuring Shah Rukh
Khan and Madhuri Dixit. In 1950, the Sungester Lake was formed by a flash flood
after an earthquake. Madhuri Lake is situated 30 km north-east of the tourist
destinations.
How to Visit Tawang
If you want to visit Tawang tourist places in Arunachal Pradesh, you will first reach
Tezpur or Guwahati in Assam by flight, train, or bus from your city. You will
try to reach Tezpur instead of Guwahati. Tezpur is closer than Guwahati. But
Guwahati is well connected with other major cities in India. From anywhere in India,
you can get bus, train, or flight to Guwahati.
Road Map: Guwahati–Tezpur–Bomdila–Sela Pass–Tawang
By Train: There
are no direct trains to visit the destinations; you have to visit Guwahati or
Tezpur first. Rangapara Railway Station is the nearest railway station to
Tawang, and the station is around 30 km away from Tezpur main town. The station
is located in Tezpur, Assam, only 314 km away from the Tawang tourist places. From the major cities in India, like Delhi,
Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata, you will get train and flight services to
Guwahati.
If you want to visit the tourist place from Kolkata, several
trains run daily from Kolkata to Guwahati. A luxury train, the Kamakhya Vande
Bharat Sleeper Express (27575), departs at 6:20 PM from Howrah Junction and
will reach Guwahati at 8:20 AM, taking around 14 hours; the ticket price will
be around Rs.2400 to Rs.3900. The express runs 6 days in a week, like Sun, Mon,
Tues, Wed, Fri, and Saturday, and it is the fastest train. Official website: www.irctc.co.in. Another
train, Saraighat Express (12345), runs daily from Howrah station at 4:05 PM and
reaches Guwahati at 9:40 AM, taking 17 h 35 min; ticket prices range from
Rs.568 to Rs.3356. Besides this, lots of trains, like Kamrup Express,
Kanchanjunga Express, Kolkata Garib Rath Express, Kamakhya Express, Sairang
Express etc., run on the route.
By Flight:
Guwahati is the gateway of the Northeast. If you want to visit any place of
north east, you have to reach Guwahati first. Tezpur Airport is the nearest
airport to Tawang, located in Assam state. It is a domestic airport. Lokapriya Gopinath
Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) is another major airport, and it is an
international airport located in Guwahati, state of Assam. From Guwahati ISBT,
you will find direct super buses to reach Tawang. Assam Government (ASTC) bus
services are available from Guwahati to Tezpur.
Another convenient way is by helicopter. You will find
Skyone Airways helicopter services from Guwahati Airport to Tawang. The price
will be around Rs.4000 (one way) and takes around 1 hour.
Guwahati to Tawang by Road
Guwahati to Tawang distance is around 490 km. You will
find buses from Guwahati ISBT to Tawang, with direct bus services (day super)
from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM and night super from 3:30 PM to 6 PM. The bus journey
will be around 17 to 20 hours. The bus fare will be around Rs.1200 to Rs.1500. There
are three direct buses that run daily, like Yeshi Travels at 10:30 AM, Network
Travels at 11:00 AM, and zainab Travels (under ASTC) at 11:30 AM, available from
Guwahati to Tawang or Guwahati to Tezpur. You must avoid Sumo service; it will
be an uncomfortable journey. You can reserve a car to visit the Tawang tourist places.
Tezpur to
Tawang Distance
Tezpur to Tawang distance is about 319 km. On the way, you will find the places like
Bomdila, Dirang, and Sila Pass and then the tourist destinations.
Best Time to Visit Tawang
The best time
to visit Tawang is from March to June, and another special time will be
September and October; the weather will be pleasant and not so cool.
Winter season is the best for snow lovers. The months,
November to March are the perfect time for experiencing heavy snowfall and snow-caped
mountains, which are so attractive for tourists. But, due to heavy snow, you
won’t be able to visit all the tourist
places of Tawang. Try to avoid the rainy season; in the rainy season, the
road condition will not be good, and your journey will be a little bit
difficult.
ILP Arunachal
Pradesh
An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is also important for tourists
(Indians) before visiting Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, and a Protected Area
Permit (PAP) is needed for foreigners. ILP cost will be Rs.300 per person (for
1day to 3 days) and Rs.500 per person (for 3 days to 14 days). Children up to
14 years old don’t need an ILP. You can get an ILP online from the official website:
www.ilparunachal.gov.in or from the Arunachal entry gate (offline).
There are an ILP office situated in Guwahati and also Tezpur. But, on Sunday
and Saturday, the office may be closed. So, you will apply for ILP online and
get ILP around 12 to 24 hours later and print it.
FAQ
How to reach
Tawang easily?
You can reach the destination easily. Follow the
Instruction:
1.
First reach Guwahati or Tezpur by
train, bus, or flight.
2.
Try to reach Dirang or Bomdila, 256 km
away from Guwahati and 228 km from tourist destinations. Stay there in any
homestay.
3.
The next day, drive to Tawang by
taxi; it takes 6 to 7 hours to reach the destination.
Conclusion
Tawang is a popular tourist destination in Arunachal Pradesh. Must visit the tourist destination and explore all Tawang Tourist Places and experience the culture, lifestyle of the tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, and also food.
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