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Tawang Attractions

Tawang is a small town in the northwest of Arunachal Pradesh. The main inhabitants of the area are the Monpa tribe although people of Tibetian origin dominate Shyo village.

The Mera Lama built the Tawang Monastery in 1681; it is one of the largest in the country.

The lakes around Tawang include Pankang Teng, a popular tourist spot, Sangetser Lake, and Banggachang Lake. The best time to visit Tawang is between April and October.

The Buddhist War Memorial commemorates Indian soldiers that lost their lives in the 1962 Indo-China war.
Read More Tawang Monastery or Gompa
The Buddhist Tawang Monastery or Gompa is an old walled city. Stone buildings and narrow streets, along with a beautiful entry gate and a towering gilded Buddha statue, are among the main attractions.
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