Tawang
This is a beautiful area with a large stupa that resembles the Buddha Net in Nepal. The area is magical and full of waterfalls.
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Tawang is a small town in Arunachal Pradesh
Name: Tawang
Region: Northeastern India, Tawang is a town in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, the northernmost of the 7 small states (Seven Sisters) of Northeastern India. It shares borders with Myanmar to the east and Bhutan to the west. It borders China to the north.
Capital of the region: Itanagar
Population: 11,202 (2011)
Language: One of the most diverse regions in Asia, with about a dozen languages but the official language is English, Adi, Nishi and Monpa.
Religion: About 30% Christianity, 30% Hinduism, small amounts of Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism and Jainism.
Season: September-October and also December-January
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Permit: In order to travel to the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India, it is necessary to first obtain a permit (entry visa). The permit is only available for 2 or more people. For a single person, it will cost twice as much.
How to reach and from where: The only connection of all the "Seven Sisters" with the rest of India is through the "Chicken's Neck", a narrow land bridge up to 33 km wide that connects Assam with West Bengal.
The road to Tawang in the state of Arunachal Pradesh is not easy. The road is considered dangerous and is done by service jeep. The estimated travel time from Assam is about 15 hours.
Types of tourism: You can find tourists of all types in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, but since you need a special permit to enter Arunachal, the area is less touristy.
Destinations for a trip to Tawang
- Tawang Monastery – the largest Buddhist monastery in India and some say in the whole world. Located close to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
- The Women's Temple - Ani Gompa - The temple is located on the other side of the mountain, with the Tawang Monastery on the other side. The road to the temple is beautiful and the women who inhabit the temple are very nice. So they say.
- The Buddha Statue – War Memorial – The statue is located at a site where the story of the 1962 battle between India and China from the time China invaded Urgent Care Pradesh is screened every day. The screening is at 6:30 p.m.
- Pt Cho Lake – located about 17 km from Tawang. A magical lake surrounded entirely by snow and Himalayan landscapes. In the city you can find a government souvenir shop (Imperium) with interesting local handicrafts.
- Chimitang (Zamitang) – about 4 hours drive from the town of Tawang. Every day a jeep service leaves from the town of Tawang and also a local bus (you need to check, there may be changes and cancellations depending on the weather). This is a beautiful area with a large stupa that resembles the Buddha Net in Nepal. The area is magical and full of waterfalls.
