Tawang is famous for being the birthplace of Lobsang Gyatso, the sixth Dalai Lama and also known for having the largest Buddhist monastery in India. There are many lakes, rivers, and waterfalls here. When the reflection of blue sky and clouds emerges in the water, then this site proves to be an unending sight for tourists.

Places to see in Tawang

Sela Pass: Sela Pass is the most visited place in Arunachal Pradesh Tawang. It is one of the high-altitude mountains in the world. It connects town Tawang to Dhirang and Guwahati. Sela Lake, near the pass, is sacred in Tibetan Buddhism.

Tawang Monastery:  Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and the second-largest in the world after Potala Palace. It is in the northwestern part of Arunachal Pradesh which is situated in the valley of the Tawang River. It was established during the 17th century by the Mera Lama. This monastery is also famous for its amazing collection of manuscripts, books, and other artefacts.

Nuranang Falls:  Nuranang Falls, also known as bong bong falls, is at an altitude of about 100 meters. The Nooranang River and the Nuranang Falls are named after a local woman named Nura who helped soldiers in the 1962 Indo-China war.

Bumla Pass: Bumla Pass is about 37 km from Tawang and is about 16,500 feet above sea level. The time between May and October is appropriate to visit here. The immense beauty of this place attracts people towards it.

Tawang War Memorial: Tawang War Memorial is located at a height of 40 feet which is built in the form of a stupa. This memorial is dedicated to the martyrs of the India-China war held in 1962. This monument is situated amidst beautiful peaks. This memorial is popularly known as Namgyal Chorten.

Fairs and Festivals

Fairs and Festivals form an important part of the tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh. The same goes for the Monpa tribe of Tawang. Like other tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, the festivals of the Monpa community are mainly associated with agriculture and religion. Monpas of Tawang celebrate many festivals every year. One of them is Losar. It is a New Year festival, celebrated in full swing in late February and early March. Toragya is another important festival. It is celebrated every year on the 28th of the 11th month according to the lunar calendar. It is believed that this festival is celebrated to expel evil spirits who cause diseases and misfortune in humans as well as crops. The Saka Dawa festival is also celebrated on the 28th of the 11th month according to the lunar calendar, which usually falls in January. Its purpose is to protect crops from supernatural powers and to produce good yields.

Arts and Crafts of Tawang Region

The Monpa people are skilled craftsmen. The beauty of wood articles, woven carpets, and bamboo utensils is worth seeing. People here have also earned a lot of fame through Thanka painting and handmade paper. The wooden facade is also prominent in the artefacts made of wood.

Best time to visit Tawang

The best time to visit Tawang is from the month of March to October. During this time, the weather here is very pleasurable.

How to reach Tawang

Tawang can be reached from other parts of the country via Guwahati and Tezpur. Flights are available from Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and all other major cities to Guwahati.

The Kaziranga Park was declared as Reserve Forest in 1908. It was renamed the Kaziranga Game Reserve in 1916. Later in the year 1950, the park was made Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kaziranga National Park has one-horned rhinoceros, wild-water buffalo (wild water buffalo) and eastern swamp deer being the most populous in the world. A total of 35 mammal species are found in this national park but 15 of them are now in danger. Apart from this, other animals found in Kaziranga include elephant, gaur, sambar, wild boar, Bengal fox, golden jackal, bear, Indian gray nebula, small Indian nebula. A horned rhinoceros, wild water buffalo, swamp deer, Asiatic elephant, and the royal Bengal tiger are most commonly found in Kaziranga National Park.

The rich variety of vegetation found in Kaziranga attracts tourists here every year, making it a distinct peace of mind for them. Tourists coming to Kaziranga National Park can enjoy two types of safari, elephant safari, and jeep safari. With the help of both these safaris, you can see the fascinating view of the fauna and forests of Kaziranga National Park. To enjoy the jeep safari, the Kaziranga national park has fixed timings. Tourists must ensure the timings before planning the trip.

If you are planning to visit Kaziranga National Park, the best time to visit here is from November to April. Assam receives heavy rainfall when the monsoon arrives and before the monsoon due to which Brahmaputra river gets flooded. The Kaziranga National Park and the lowlands get submerged. During the rainy season, the animals of Kaziranga National Park migrate from one region to another. Therefore, traveling to Kaziranga from November to April will be very enjoyable for a tourist.

As Darjeeling is Famous for its beautiful tea plantations, tourists can see women plucking tea leaves and can have a cup of freshly brewed tea at tea estates.  Another major attraction that makes Darjeeling a unique place to visit is the Toy Train. Established in the year 1881, it is still running and is under the UNESCO World Heritage site. The toy train takes the tourist on a beautiful ride where they can sight the local people, the beauty of the hills and the panoramic view of the place. It shows diversity in culture as the city is filled with people from Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, etc.

Monasteries, Botanical gardens, a zoo, and the Ropeway cable car (the longest Asian cable car) are some of the major tourist attractions of the place.

Darjeeling ropeway is India’s first cable car system and it gives the experience to witness the numerous tea estates of Darjeeling, the sprawling waterfalls, and the snow-capped Kanchenjunga.

To view the magnificent sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga, Tiger hill is the best place which is 13km away from Darjeeling.

The weather in Darjeeling is pleasantly cool and perfect during spring, summer, and autumn. Tourists come to enjoy the rains in monsoon and chill in the winter as well. Snow peaks and valleys, tea gardens, amazing sightseeing tours & activities, and great food & stays, all make Darjeeling a favourite tourist attraction spot for travellers.

The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong lies on the eastern piece of the state. Rested at a height of 1,520 meters (4,990 feet) above ocean level, the city extends for around 6 km on a raised track.

Travelers wind up lost in Nature particularly during monsoon. Energetically strolling local people, tourists, honeymooning couples and the general population indulged in routine life, together with the charming atmosphere present an honorable picture.

In the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya, a small village Mawlynnong declared as Asia’s cleanest village and it’s the place due to which shilling is known as Abode of clouds.

Those who are nature lovers and admire watching flora and fauna, the umiam lake is a place for them. It is a man-made reservoir encircled by lush green east Khasi hills.

Shillong is a house of waterfalls that become more beautiful during monsoon. Some names that are worth mentioning include Beadon fall, Bishops falls, Crinoline Falls, Elephant Falls, Spread Eagle, and Sweet falls. Elephant falls are the most famous falls in Shillong and best place to rejoice for nature lovers.

Shillong also has the golf course for golf lovers and it is the oldest one. There is a number of museums like Wankhar Entomological Museum, Air Force Museum, Forest Museum, Rhino Heritage Museum, Zoological Museum, Anthropological Museum, Botanical Museum, Arunachal Museum.

The climatic conditions of Shillong are quite comfortable throughout the year but the best time to visit the place is after the monsoon. As in monsoon, the place receives heavy rainfall and then it will not be suitable to explore the place.