Arunachal Pradesh • Monasteries & Passes

Tawang Monastery

Journey across the snow-clad Sela Pass to discover India's largest Buddhist monastery perched at 10,000 feet in the Eastern Himalayas.

Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Best Time March – June & Sept – Nov
Budget ₹16,000 – ₹32,000
Ideal For Adventure, High Altitude & Buddhism

Overview

Tawang, located near the borders of Tibet and Bhutan at an altitude of 10,000 feet, is home to the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery (Gaden Namgyal Lhatse), the largest Buddhist monastery in India. Reached via the snow-crowned Sela Pass (13,700 ft), Tawang offers pristine alpine lakes, war memorials, and profound peace.

Typical Itinerary

Day 1

Scenic Drive via Sela Pass & Sela Lake

Cross the breathtaking Sela Pass at 13,700 feet, photographing the frozen Sela Lake before descending to Jaswant Garh War Memorial and Tawang.

Day 2

Tawang Monastery & Urgelling Gompa

Explore the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery complex, the monumental 28-foot gilded Buddha statue, and the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama.

Must-Try Experiences

400-Year-Old Tawang Monastery & Museum
Crossing Breathtaking Sela Pass (13,700 ft)
Magnificent 28-Foot Gilded Buddha Statue
Frozen Paradise of Sela Lake and Madhuri Lake
Spectacular Nuranang Falls (Jang Falls)

Logistics & Travel Info

By Air

Tezpur Airport or Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport Guwahati (GAU).

By Train

Tezpur (Dekargaon) or Rangapara North railhead.

By Road

NH13 connects Tezpur to Tawang via Bomdila and Dirang (scenic mountain road).

Book Tawang Monastery

Hotels, premium transport, and authorized local guide included.

Call +91 87001 40135

Visual Gallery

Tawang Monastery Complex
Tawang Monastery Complex
Gilded Buddha Statue
Gilded Buddha Statue
High Alpine Passes
High Alpine Passes

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