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Tawang Tourism

Headquarters of Tawang district.

Best Seasons To Visit

April to October.

Language Spoken

Monpa, Hindi, English.

What to see

350 year old famous Buddhist Monastery locally called Gompa.
Craft centre producing very fine woollen carpets of colourful designs and masks.

Ideal For

Trekking and hiking

Festivals

Lossor in February/March date to be fixed in consultation with Buddhist calendar.

Clothing

Heavy woollen in winter and light woollen in summer.

Where To Stay

Circuit House-cum-Inspection Bungalow rate Rs. 30 per bed per night.

Hotel Shangrila, rate Rs. 25 per bed per night.

Hotel Nichu rate Rs 25 per bed per night.

Reservation Authority

Deputy commissioner, Tawang;
Phone nos 221 (Office); 222(resi)

Getting There

By Air

Nearest airport is at Tezpur

By Rail

Rangapara by Arunachal Express from New Bongaigoan.

By Road

By Bus from Bomdila (Departure 5.30 am arrival 4 pm; Fare Rs 40)

Entry & Exit point

Bhalukpong.