Jaswantgarh War Memorial is dedicated to Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of the 4th Garhwal Rifles, who single-handedly held back an advancing Chinese battalion for 72 hours during the 1962 Sino-Indian War before making the ultimate sacrifice. He was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military honour. The memorial is maintained by the Indian Army and includes a shrine where Jaswant Singh is worshipped as a deity by local Monpa people and soldiers alike. His uniform, rifle, and personal belongings are preserved here. The Indian Army runs a canteen at the site. The memorial is located on the main road to Tawang near Nuranang, making it a natural stop on the journey.
- Address: Near Nuranang, on the Bomdila-Tawang Highway, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh
- How to Reach: Located on the main Bomdila-Tawang highway near Nuranang Falls, about 40 km from Tawang town. All vehicles on the Tawang route pass this point.
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