Top 10 Places To Visit In Tawang

1. Sela Pass

Sela Pass is amongst the most frequented tourist destination in the whole of Arunachal Pradesh. It owns
the credit of being the only high-altitude mountain pass in the world that is motorable. This is the only
way to gain access to Tawang by road. The views from Sela Pass are spectacular. If you venture to this
place in winter, you will have before you a stunning view of snow-clad Sela Pass. You will find Paradise
Lake on your way to Sela Pass. The lake, for the most part would be frozen during winter. The sunrays
kissing the mountaintop give you a different version of the mountain. Summer or winter, you are sure to
love the experience. Sela Pass is rightly called the ‘Heaven on earth’.

2. Tawang Monastery

The second largest monastery in Asia and the largest in India is the Tawang Monastery. It was established
by Mera Lama Lodre Gyasto during the 17th century. It is situated amidst picturesque landscape.
Followers of Buddhism attach high importance to Tawang Monastery, as it is a centre where young
Buddhist monks learn about the essence of Buddhist culture. The amazing collection of manuscripts,
books and other artifacts in the monastery increases its value multifold.

3. Taktsang Gompa

Situated 45 kms away from Tawang Township, Taktsang Gompa is believed to have been honored by
Guru Padmasambhava’s visit during the 8th century. Your eyes cannot feed enough on the spectacular
views from here. The thick coniferous forest and lofty mountains surrounding the monastery, which is
located on the ridge of a hill, render magic to the air. You are sure to be overwhelmed by the serene
atmosphere that makes you feel one with nature.

4. Gorichen Peak

Tawang not only makes you feel one with nature but it stimulates the challenger in you. Gorichen Peak is
the right place for the adventurer in you. Not only is Gorichen Peak the highest in Arunachal Pradesh
with 22500 feet height but it also poses a high challenge to trekkers. The gorgeous Gorichen Peak offers
magnificent views. Whether you scale the heights or not, you are sure to enjoy the matchless beauty of
the majestic peak.

5. Shonga-tser Lake

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Shonga-tser Lake is famously called Madhuri Lake. An earthquake in this region resulted in the formation
of Shonga-tser Lake in 1971, which until then was grassland that served the cattle of the locals here. The
lake with picturesque snow-capped mountains surrounding it and the valley offer spectacular views. You
are encouraged to take a casual stroll along the pathways around Shonga-tser Lake. The lake is an
absolute delight for the photographers.

6. Nuranang Waterfalls

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Tawang has to offer every form of nature at its best to your eyes. Nuranang Waterfalls is one such
wonderful attraction that Tawang offers. This spectacular 100 meter-high waterfalls is located 40 kms
away from Tawang and it is also called as Jang Falls since it is close to Jang, a town between Tawang and
Bomdila. Originating from northern slopes of the famous Sela Pass, Nuranang River forms the waterfalls
and then plunges into Tawang river. The Hydel power station nearby is open for visits.

7. Pankang Teng Tso Lake

Pankang Teng Tso Lake, also called as Ptso Lake is situated 17 km from Tawang. The lake remains frozen
during winter and area around the lake supports skiing. To enjoy the calm waters moving about slowly in
an atmosphere where you could not miss even the smallest whispers of nature, you need to visit this
place in summer. Radiant rhododendron flowers and birds in different hues could not be done justice
even by the best of photographers.

8. Bumla Pass

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Bumla Pass is situated 37 kms away from Tawang. The Indo-China border that lies at 16000 ft altitude is
the right place for you to assess your fitness level if you love adventure. As you go higher, you will be
short of oxygen and your vehicle may not be your best companion to take you beyond a certain point.
You might have come prepared for a trekking but may not be for the lack of oxygen and the chillness of
the snow that penetrates deep inside. Since the road to Bumla may not be in the best of conditions
throughout the year, the ideal time to visit the place to enjoy its limitless beauty would be from May to
October. Bumla Pass was the passage used by Dalai Lama to escape from Tibet and to enter India.

9. Bap Teng Kang Waterfalls

Bap Teng Kang Waterfall is situated 82 km away from Tawang. This 100 ft high waterfall is one of the
most visited tourist spot in Tawang. Set amidst lush greenery, the waterfall offers spectacular sight to
nature lovers. Popularly referred to as BTK waterfall, Bap Teng Kang’s serenity elevates your spirits. The
crystal clear water encourages you to indulge in swimming.

10. Jaswant Garh

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Many natural wonders were so far mentioned as tourist destinations, as their compelling beauty is
irresistible. Now, a ‘wonder man’ has to be visited, as his valor is compelling. The ‘wonder man’ does not
exist now but his memories do. Jaswant Singh Rawat of the Indian army fought a lone battle against the
invading Chinese troop during Indo-China war in 1962. He stood his position for 3 days at an altitude of
10000 ft without giving up until his last breath. Located 21 kms from Sela Pass towards the direction of
Tawang, the post held by him to fight Chinese army is named as Jaswant Garh in honor of his memory.