10 Best Things to Do in Tawang: 2024 (Updated List)
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Activities to Do in Tawang

Meditate At The Taktsang Gompa, Hiking At The Gorichen Peak, Travel to The Sela Pass, Shop at Tibetan Settlement Market, Visit The Nuranang Waterfalls, Spend A Day At Shonga-Tser Lake, Visit Tawang Monastery, Visit Jaswant Garh, Explore Bumla Pass and many more|

Things to do in Tawang enlists activities like hiking, exploration, meditation, travel to local passes, taking a stroll at lakes and of course, shopping. You can check our Tour Package of Arunachal Pradesh (Flat 15% Off) to witness the most of Arunachal Pradesh. 

Tawang is a well-fledged mountain zone in Arunachal Pradesh with beautiful monasteries, waterfalls and serene scenes all around. You must check our Sightseeing Tour to Arunachal and witness the natural beauty of Arunachal. Our platform also offers multiple packages to take activities in Tawang and visit some untouched zones of North-East.

If one has a passion for adventurous activities, the hiking at Gorichen Peak is an ultimate opportunity. Even for an adventure, a calm mind is necessary and meditation at The Taktsang Gompa is a beautiful form of art. One can travel to Sela Pass to enjoy the beauty of rocks covered by snow or enjoy the shopping a Tibetan Settlement market. You can choose to book our 10 Days Astonishing Arunachal Tour Package (Flat 12% Off) and enjoy with your family and friends in Arunachal.

Wherever you land your feet in Tawang, a new aesthetic image appears right in front of the eyes. Well, we guess the trip to Arunachal Pradesh is a success in itself once a visit to Tawang is made.

Here is a list of best things to do in Tawang: 

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01

Meditate At The Taktsang Gompa

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A famous white and yellow pilgrimage site in the midst of clouds and winds, while coniferous trees try to kiss its top is what Taktsang Gompa is all about. 

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This small but extremely beautiful monastery presents itself with a calm space around that lets one meditate peacefully. It is amazingly one of the best things to do in Tawang where serene scenes around itself let anyone meditate with utter happiness within.

Location
: 50 km from Tawang near Sangetsar Lake.

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Timings: Open 24 hours

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Arunachal Adventure Tour Package

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Adventures in Arunachal will add to the zest of your trip to the state and leave you with the most fantastic memories. Arunachal Pradesh is a land bursting with fun-filled activities like paragliding, river rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, and trekking, and enjoying these adventures with an adventure tour package is a great way to go. Arunachal Pradesh adventure tour packages come in all shapes and forms, so you can either choose packages with individual adventure activities or you can choose packages that have multiple activities in one and it is one of the best things to do in Tawang.

Depending upon your choice of package, adventure tour packages can extend anywhere between 1 to 10 days. But no matter which Arunachal Pradesh packages you choose, rest assured that you are in for a world of fun and adventure. 

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Go Hiking At The Gorichen Peak

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At the height of 6858 m, this peak is highest in Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the top attraction and considered a sacred place by the Monpa tribe. The tourists get the glimpse of Gorichen Peak while travelling from Bomdila to Tawang and it is one of the best things to do in Tawang.

About the activity: One can hike and camp while taking the trail to the peak. The hike allows people to enjoy some of the unclaimed peaks and have a rewarding experience who are interested to explore the paradise with the view of the beautiful mountain ranges The duration of this hike is around 5-7 days with moderate to a difficult path.

Location: 164 km from Tawang

Best Time to Visit: April-June

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Travel to The Sela Pass

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Situated at a high altitude of more than 13500 feet, Sela Pass is covered with white snow for most of the time of the year and it is one of the popular things to do in Tawang.

About the activity: Gaze at the fog and the Sela lake clad with the same. This paradise is known for its appeal and beauty and can be reached via road, well connected to Tawang. Apart from Sela lake, many other small or big frozen lakes could also be seen here. Bless yourself at this pass and enjoy the sightseeing.

Location: 78 km from Tawang

Best Time to Visit: November-May

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Shop at Tibetan Settlement Market

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The market consists of local shops, roadside shacks and vendors having colorful handicrafts and traditional items to buy for. With that, Chinese crockeries, flags, prayer wheels, statues of Buddha, wall hangings are all studded on the slow side.

About the activity: Shop some of the best items and souvenir to gift your family and friends. Not just this, hop on some snacks like momos or thukpa to satiate the hunger pangs. Try to reach the place in the morning and explore the market. The place is also famous for affordability.

Location: In the city center.

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Visit The Nuranang Waterfalls

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Also called as Bong Bong falls, this waterfall is spectacular with a height of 100 meters. The hydel power plant is also settled in the nearby zone. This fall begins from North of Sela Pass.

About the activity: Feel the sprinkle of water while Nuranang falls gushes down in the plunge pool. The vast sky and dense green vegetation would soothe the minds and calm the hearts.

Location: Jang is around 30 km from Tawang, from where Nuranang falls can be reached in less than 15 minutes.

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Spend A Day At Shonga-Tser Lake

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Shonga-Tser Lake is one of the most beautiful sites in the midst of mountains and clouded sky. Also known as Madhuri lake, the lake is an absolute delight to photographers and it is one of the best things to do in Tawang.

About the activity: Photography and sightseeing at the lake are one of the best things to do in Tawang. Sit here, gossip and enjoy the view while meditating in the calm winds. Trust us, this place will not let anyone feel down and a stroll around is worth.

Location: 42 km from Tawang 

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year

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Visit Tawang Monastery

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When in Tawang, Tawang Monastery has to be one of the priority. This is the largest monastery in India and placed on Twang river valley. Tawang monastery is 3 floors high within a large compound wall.

About the activity: The complex is watch-worthy with 65 residential buildings. Look at the library here with ancient scriptures. Also, it is placed on top of the hill. Hence, provides breathtaking views of forests, Tawang river, snow-capped mountains, and deep valley. Gaze at the entrance painted with coloured murals and bow the heads in front of Lord Buddha, placed inside the temple.

Location: In the city center.

Best Time to Visit: October to April.

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Visit Jaswant Garh

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A memorial of rifleman, Jaswant Singh Rawat is lied comfortably in Tawang and is made to honor him.

About the activity: Look at the temple-like structure with a [G1] camouflage pattern. Make a day by visiting this place while enjoying quick snacks. Salute to the brave martyr here and ignite the feeling of national pride in self while being at this place.[G2] 

Location: 25 km from Tawang

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Explore Bumla Pass

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At a height of 15,200 feet, visit Bumla Pass on Indo-China border. The best part of being here is snow-covered surroundings. With a special pass arranged prior, one can visit this place wearing warm clothes and having the right food.

About the activity: Sightseeing and clicking pictures in such a cold zone is an amazing experience. Stroll around the area and get the goosebumps being an Indian on this strategic border. The other side of the border begin the boundary of China and hey! You are at a significant location.

Location: 37 km from Tawang

Best Time to Visit: October to April.

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People Also Ask About Tawang

  1. What is Tawang famous for?

    Tawang is famous for not one, but many elements. Some of the important things that have helped Tawang in achieving a lot of popularity across the globe are its ancient buddhist monasteries and spellbinding scenic beauty. The town is also famous as the 6th Dalai Lama’s birthplace.

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  2. Is Tawang worth visiting?

    Yes, the historical, religious, and scenic significance of Tawang makes a visit to the place totally worth it. Packed with beautiful monasteries, serene lakes, snow-clad mountains, and thick forests, the town of Tawang can have a lasting impact on every visitor.

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  3. Can I stay in Tawang monastery?

    Yes, tourists visiting Tawang can stay in Tawang monastery during their tour to the place. Accommodation in the monastery is convenient, safe, and also budget-friendly.

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  4. Which is the best time to visit Tawang?

    The most ideal time for visiting Tawang is from the month of March to September. While the summer months from March to August are pleasant and calm, the monsoon months from July to September are bearably cooler in Tawang. The summer and monsoon season offer tourists a good atmospheric condition to enjoy outdoor activities in the town. However, the winter months from October to February are very cold in Tawang, making tourism restricted.

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25 February 2021
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It was a last-minute decision to explore the northeast and luckily we found Thrillophilia. Had a whale of a time, riding our motorbikes at 3500 meters and having connected to nature. Exploring the Tawang Monastery, examining the historic buildings, and gazing upon ancient scriptures, all on our 11-day tour is unbelievable. I would like to give credit where it’s due and thank Thrillophilia to have made stunning arrangements at camps. Absolutely love how I could feast upon delicious vegetarian dinners at such remote locations. If you are a confident rider and have a valid motorcycle operator license, I suggest you take up this tour. The snowy paths, a reflection of the snow-capped mountains on the bike’s mirror, and sipping on butter tea, at one of the stalls, will always remain dear to my heart.
15 February 2021
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Experiencing North East India’s unparalleled beauty was always on my mind but I had my quirks. I did not want the usual air travel or train travel so I signed up for a Motorcycle tour of the Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh with Thrillophilia. And, boy! Was I impressed? Hell Yes, My friend and I bagged their exclusive tour and went on to explore the historic buildings of Tawang, rode along the snow-coated mountainous paths, shimmering lakes and interacted with the Monpa tribes. A big shout out to Thrillophilia for fine arrangements like comfy tents to spend the night and delicious meals!

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