General Questions Q.Where is Tawang located? It’s located in the North Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, very close to the Indo-Chinese border. Q. Is it safe? Yes, Tawang is safe to travel to. Sometimes, the weather does get bad with off season snowfall, rains, etc and also sometimes it gets hit by blizzards. Otherwise, it’s […]
Set at an elevation of 10,000 feet above sea level, Tawang is truly a mystical destination which is blessed with natural scenery in abundance. The town is known to house a variety of attractions which makes people visit the place throughout the year. Major attractions include monasteries, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. Tawang monastery, Bong Bong […]
Tawang is a town situated at an elevation of approximately 3,048 metres 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 the People’s Republic of China as a part of South Tibet, under Tsona Dzong of Shannan, […]
The small town of Bomdila is perched amongst the panoramic settings of the lofty ranges of the eastern Himalayas. It is a remote destination and like few other Indian towns, it has escaped the virtual tourist invasion in recent times. Bomdila is known for its scenic environs along with its Buddhist monasteries and apple orchids. […]
The Dirang Dzong or Dirang fort was built in the 17th century to protect Bomdila from the neighbouring states. During the infamous Vietnam War, the fort was used as a jail. During the World War period, this fort was used as a shelter. The fort is located atop a hill and comprises four-storied fortified stone […]
Dirang is a small riverside hamlet in western Arunachal Pradesh and is situated at an altitude of around 8910 feet above sea-level. The town lies on the highway connecting Bomdila with Tawang. Dirang is also the sub-divisional headquarters of West Kameng district. The best way to reach Dirang is by first taking the overnight bus […]
The far eastern part of India is bordered by Tibet and Bhutan, Tawang is home to the second oldest monastery in the world. Here are things of things to do while in this area. 1. Tawang Homestay You are in the Himalayas and more importantly in the northeast of India. There is no better place […]
Here is a checklist of things to have while backpacking to the North Eastern region of India for six to 15 days Documents: Travelling gear: Clothing: Personal: Accessories: –>For a similar experience, >>Click here
Here is tlow’s 10 day backpacker road trip around the North Eastern regions of Arunchal Pradesh & Meghalaya. In 10 days we experience the cold weather of Tawang and the Monasteries in the region and then we move to the more colorful tropical plans of Shillong and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya. Tawang Inclusion: Exclusions: Only on […]
Sangestar Tso Lake is a high altitude Himalayan lake in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh in North-Eastern India. The lake is situated at a towering altitude of around 12,500 feet above sea level (3810 m). This high altitude lake is located at a distance of around 30 km from the town of Tawang. The only […]