Recommended Season: January-April, November-December

 

Difficulty: Challenging

 

Tawang is a town situated at an elevation of approximately 3,048 metres (10,000 ft.) in the north-western part of Arunachal Pradesh of India. The area is claimed by both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of India as a part of South 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.

 

Tawang town is located approximately 555 kilometres (345 mi) from Guwahati and 320 kilometres (200 mi) from Tezpur. Tawang has an average elevation of 2,669 metres (8,757 ft.).

 

Tawang is a much undiscovered Trekkers paradise, offering breath taking views, fresh mountain air, chill weather, and challenging or leisurely treks.

For a rigorous trek ( classified hard), take the Jang - Thingbu - Mago - Goi ichen Base Camp - Mago (Back) - Luguthang - Sena Chakra - RA-I route.

The softer trekking routes include the Mukto - Gongkhar - Gyamdong - Khet - Kharung - Bongleng - Kungba - Namsring - Kharteng - Lumla route, and the Tawang Gonpa - Gyangong Ani Gonpa - Bhramadongchung Ani Gonpa - Tawang routes.

 

You can also trek along the Namet Village - Zarmang Ani Gonpa - Khromten Gonpa - Geshila - Klimta - Bomla - Y. Junction - Tawang route, which takes you close to the Chinese border outpost at Bomla.

 

Trekkers are advised to come fully attired and prepared for the worst.

Take a walk around the charming town.

 

Pray at the 400 year old Tawang Gompa. Turn the prayer wheels dotted outside small Gompas. Meet and chat with the friendly Lama monks. Take excursions around town to visit beautiful glacier lakes and smaller Gompas with big histories.

Chat with friendly and beautiful locals.

 

Take a nap on a hillock if it’s sunny, be prepared to be awoken by a grazing Yak.

All level of Ski facility is available for Skiing, from beginners to advance all are available over here.

 

Visitors need to take special Inner Line permits from the government which are available in Kolkata, Guwahati, Tezpur, & New Delhi.