City & Town Hub City
Tawang
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh
monastery high altitude war memorial mountain pass arunachal pradesh northeast india
Best Time to Visit
March April May June September October
Events: Tawang Monastery · Tawang War Memorial · Sela Pass
About Tawang
Tawang is Arunachal Pradesh’s crown jewel — home to one of the world’s largest Buddhist monasteries, the sacred Sela Pass at 13,700 ft, the crystal Sela Lake, and a deeply moving war memorial from the 1962 conflict.
Top Attractions Near Tawang
- Tawang Monastery
- Tawang War Memorial
- Sela Pass
- Sela Lake
- Nuranang Falls
- Bumla Pass
- Madhuri Lake
- Penga Teng Tso Lake
Why Visit Tawang
Signature high-altitude hub — monasteries, lakes and war history.
Best Time to Visit
The ideal months to visit are March, April, May, June, September, October.
How to Reach Tawang
- By Air: Nearest airport with connecting flights from Guwahati and Kolkata.
- By Road: Well-connected by NH from Guwahati and state capitals.
Permit Requirements
Inner Line Permit (ILP) required for Indian citizens. Foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit (PAP). Apply online at the official state government portal well in advance.