Places to Visit in Tawang
Top attractions and must-see spots in Tawang
Must VisitBumla Pass
A high-altitude border pass at 4,600 metres on the India-China Line of Actual Control, accessible only with special permits and army escort.
Must VisitJaswantgarh War Memorial
A moving memorial dedicated to Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat who single-handedly held off Chinese forces for 72 hours during the 1962 war.
Must VisitMadhuri Lake
A stunning glacial lake at 3,700 metres near the Indo-China border, famous for its emerald waters ringed by snow peaks and windswept yak meadows.
Must VisitNuranang Falls
A spectacular 100-metre waterfall in a forested gorge near Jang village, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in northeast India.
Must VisitSela Pass
A breathtaking high-altitude pass at 4,170 metres connecting Tawang to the rest of India, snow-covered almost year-round with a sacred lake at the top.
Must VisitTawang Monastery
The largest monastery in India and second largest in the world, a 17th-century Tibetan Buddhist centre perched at 10,000 feet.
Must VisitTawang War Memorial
A solemn memorial dedicated to the 2,420 Indian soldiers who died in the 1962 Sino-Indian War, set against the backdrop of the Tawang-Chu valley.
PT Tso Lake
A serene high-altitude lake at 4,000 metres near the Bumla road, less visited than Madhuri Lake and prized for its reflection of surrounding peaks.
Urgelling Gompa
The birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, a small and sacred monastery 3 km from Tawang town.
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