Tawang is a town located at the good height of 10,000 feet in the
North West division of Arunachal Pradesh. Tawang is the historically place of
Tibetan territory, which is claimed by People of China and South Tibet. Tawang
is situated just 555 km away from Guwahati. The population of Tawang is
approximately 38,924 though, the Males ratio is 54% of the people, and the
female's ratio is 46%.
The meaning of Tawang is Horse Chosen. However, Tawang is the largest
Buddhist monastery in the world, and it is also known as the major holy site
for Buddhists of Tibet. The Buddhist monastery was founded by 5th Dalai Lama.
Tipi Orchid sanctuary is famous spot of Tawang where visitors can
enjoy the holidays. There are thousands of orchid’s forms available at Tawang.
However, tourist requires the individual inner permit from local administration
of Tawang. These permits are accessible by Guwahati, Kolkata, New Delhi and
Tezpur.
Favorite spots of Tawang:
The big mountains, waterfalls, deep valleys and roughly hundred
lakes are available at Tawang where visitors can enjoy. The natural beauty of
this hill station is itself best then other hills. In the south side of Tawang,
the Tawanchu River is available with some usual views. The big hills are mostly
covered with snow frame in the east side of the town. The west side is having
monastery looms covered with yellow roof and white walls. Gompa is the highest
point of the Tawang as its height is 2760 meters. It is having another name as
Galden Namgyal Lhatse. This is famous Mahayana monastery founded in 1643 and
took 4 years to get completed. The founder of this monastery was Lodre Gyaltso,
who lately becomes popular as Meera Lama. 
Tourist must visit the 3 storey prepared monastery which is over 140
square meters in size. There are 65 residential buildings available in this
monastery, which also having lanes and chortens. The main assembly hall is
containing a perfect statue of Buddha in different poses. Parkhang hall is the
library of Tawang having manuscripts and holy books.
The Gompa is having five hundred live monks. People visit this
monastery and chant, pray, meditate. This holy place attracts intellectuals and
pilgrims throughout the world.
Tawang is modern, and their local market is full of bust and tremble
prayer flags. Walking in the bazaar could be a different experience for
visitors in Tawang. Trip to Zimithang could be another best part of journey in
Tawang. Striking Gorsam Stupa, Khinme monastery, Tatsang gompa and Singshur
nunnery are some more spots where visitors can enjoy. Spending time at
Sangeshar Lake which is one of the innumerable lakes of Tawang could be
different feeling. Experts call such a place as splendid haven and a place to
bring peace in life.
Best time to spend in Tawang is among June and October. The
languages used in such town are Arunachali and English. Their people love to
enjoy each festival and the most common and famous fest of Tawang is Losar.
This fest is celebrated in Feb and March every year.
Reaching Tawang is only possible through road ways as this hill
station is connected through road only. The travelling buses and local vehicles
are available from big cities of Arunachal Pradesh to reach the Tawang. Buses
are available from Assam as well to reach this hill station in few hours.
Few More Interesting Pictures of Tawang
