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Things to do in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Tawang is a town situated at an elevation of approximately 3,048 metres (10,000 ft) to the east of Bhutan. The area is administered by the Republic of India as a part of the Arunachal Pradesh state, however, it is claimed by People's Republic of China as a part of South Tibet, under Tsona Dzong of Shannan, Tibet. The town once served as the district headquarters of West Kameng district, and became the district headquarters of Tawang district when it was formed from West Kameng.
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1. Tawang Buddhist Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By rovingGeologist
This is much more than a usual monastery visit as this is a living, working miniature town within a town. The main hall can be visited on two levels and on a sunny day has enough light inside for good photography. The view of the town and snow-topped mountains is spectacular from here.
2. Jaswant Garh
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By ChiragBhanvadia - Rajkot, India
Jaswant Garh War Memorial, is dedicated to a war hero, Jaswant Singh Rawat who scarified his life for India, changing its fate. Place is well developed to depict the saga for war, its background and soldiers. There is a canteen run by Army, which gives free tea to everyone. There is also a store where woolen caps, jackets, gloves etc are available.
3. Taktsang Gompa
4. Tawang War Memorial
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By sdp241 - Rajkot, India
Tawang War Memorial is a big 40-foot structure overlooking the Tawang-Chu Valley. The great Tawang War Memorial was constructed in commemoration of the sacrifices of great Indian Army soldiers who laid their lives to protect the nation during the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The visitors can spot the names of the brave soldiers carved on granite plates and this memorial was also visited by Dalai Lama in 1997. The memorial is dedicated to 2420 brave soldiers who gave up their lives in the war at Kameng sector. Now, Tawang War Memorial is well maintained by Indian Army, and it is a major tourist destination in Arunachal Pradesh. The memorial of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat is another major attraction here, who won the Mahavir Chakra as Posthumous Award.
5. Gyangong Ani Gompa
6. Gorsam Chorten
7. Brahma-dung-chung Ani Gompa
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4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By rao-ash - Colombo, Sri Lanka
We took the ropeway (INR100 per person per trip, to and fro; min. ppl 4 per trip). The experience was delightful and the view is "from out of this world". Do not opt for the ropeway if you're scared of heights. The monastery is so serene and calming that it stirs your heart. We were offered butter tea and hot water by a very old Nun. Prayers were being chanted by two monks continuously.
