TOURIST PLACES

Tawang Monastery : Tawang Monastery is one of the most important element in Social and Religious life of the Monpas. This Monastery is known as "GALDEN NAMGYEL LHATSE". It is one of the largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sects in Asia. Lamseries comprise of several sections ranging near about four hundred years, devoted to Love, Learning and Purity of life. This fortified complex covers an area of 135 sq. meters enclosed by a compound wall of 610 meter long. Within the complex there are 65 residential buildings and 10 other structures. The library has valuable old scriptures mainly Kanjur and Tanjur numbering 850 bundles. It is dated back to 17th century A.D.

Tawang Gompa : The Tawang Gompa is definitely the high point of the town, perched on a 2,760 m high ridge with a commanding view of the splendid valleys beyond. The gompa, also called the Galden Namgyal Lhatse, is a famous Mahayana monastery established in 1643-47 by Lodre Gyaltso, who was popularly called Meera Lama. The name of Tawang means "horse chosen," a reference to the way in which Meera Lama's horse wandered off on its own and discovered the perfect spot on which the monastery now stands. The 3-storey, fortified monastery is over 140 square metres and has 65 residential buildings, chortens, lanes and by-lanes. The Dukhang or main assembly hall has Buddha statues in various poses, while the Parkhang hall lodges the library, with a wealth of thangka-manuscripts and sacred books. Some of the precious manuscripts have been penned in gold and are quite a treasure to behold!

Five hundred monks live in the gompa, chanting, praying, meditating and advancing Buddhist thought. The monastery attracts scholars and pilgrims from all over the world. In spite of being a peaceful and solitary retreat, the Tawang gompa buzzes with activity and its craft centre produces intricately woven carpets. The Dalai Lama renovated the entire monastery in 1997.

Zimithang : The town of Tawang itself is modern, with a bustling bazaar and fluttering prayer flags. The best way to enjoy Tawang is to walk around the town. And once you have had your fill, make a trip to Zimithang to see the impressive Gorsam Stupa, the Tatsang gompa, the Khinme monastery and the Singshur nunnery.

Sangeshar Lake : The Sangeshar Lake, en route, is one of myriad lakes that make Tawang the splendid haven it is.

Pankang Teng Tso Lake : It is a fetching heaven for tourist only 17 kms away from maddening crowd of township. It is a beautiful natural site and provide tourist a lucky chance for deep communion with nature.

Ideal For

Trekking and hiking

Clothing

Heavy woollen in winter and light woollen in summer.