Tawang Monastery , Itanagar
About Tawang Monastery
Tawang Monastery or Tawang gompa is Asia's second largest monastery, and is an important seat of the Mahayana Buddhism. Indians or foreigners visiting Arunachal Pradesh need a government permit, easily available at all entry points to Arunachal Pradesh and also at Delhi and Kolkata. Situated on a hilltop, the monastery offers picturesque views of the Tawang town located on the foot of the hill. Visit the museum within the monastery, enjoy the murals on the walls and consider catching the glorious sunrise where the morning chants of the monks feel your soul with reverence. a
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Places to Visit near Tawang Monastery
Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*20.4 km from Tawang Monastery - See map
Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the newest protected natural reserves, the lush Deciduous Forests of this Sanctuary are known to harbor the...
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Nuranang Falls, Arunachal Pradesh
30.9 km from Tawang Monastery - See map
Nuranang Falls (also known as Jung/Jang Falls or Bong Bong Falls), in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, are located about 6000 ft above sea level and are...
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Gori Chen, Arunachal Pradesh
*35.5 km from Tawang Monastery - See map
Gorichen peak or Gori Chen Mountain is about 164 kms from the township of Tawang and is the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh. It is also known...
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Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*46.9 km from Tawang Monastery - See map
Also called the Khaling Neoli Wildlife Sanctuary, it is the smallest natural protected area in Bhutan, occupying nearly three hundred square...
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Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*59.1 km from Tawang Monastery - See map
Newly christened as the Phrumsengla National Park (Thrumshingla National Park), the sprawling natural reserve constitutes an area of about seven...
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Sela Pass and Lake, Arunachal Pradesh
72.8 km from Tawang Monastery - See map
Enroute to Tawang from Dirang and Bomdila is Sela Pass or Se La about 14,000 feet above sea level. Tawang, in Arunachal Pradesh, is considered...
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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*79.9 km from Tawang Monastery - See map
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan,...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*95.4 km from Tawang Monastery - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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