About Tawang
Itanagar to Tawang distnce : 446 km
Estimated travel time : 12.5 hours
Itanagar to Tawang is one the popular route from the tourists not only for the India but pilgrim from all over the world comes here to get the blessing of the Buddha. It is famous for its 400-year-old Buddhist monastery and fascinating mountain views.
In the range of Himalaya Tawang is a little beautiful hill station of the Aurnchal Pradesh. Endowed by the beauty of the mother earth that make it one of the most favorite tourist destination for one who want to see the towering hills laden with the snow, want to experience the falling of snow. Located at the distance of 185 Km from the Bomdila at the elevation of the 3025m from the sea level. This charming town is blessed with the incredible natural sceneries. Breathtaking landscapes, narrow roads, mesmerizing natural surroundings, Pristine water of the Glacial lake, aroma of the snowed forest and orchids with the chanting of the verse in the Air fascinated the tourist and captivated the eyes of them. In the winter season form December to January at the time of snow fall it become the paradise for the tourist while in summers they become a haven for migratory birds.
Home of the India's biggest 400-year-old Buddhist Monastery Tawang attract the Buddhist pilgrim to visit the pious shrine. Also it is inhabited by the Monpa tribes whose two annually celebrated festivals Losaris and Dungyur are also celebrated in the premises of the monastery.
Taxi from Itanagar to Tawang is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Itanagar to Tawang by car is well connected through Chariduar - Tawang road and NH13 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Itanagar to Tawang distance is 446 Km and is 12.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Saranguri - Brahma Mandhir, Tea Garden
Barali Mara - Bedeti Buddhist Temple( Bedeti Bouddha Vihar)
Karchan Tola - Mrityunjay Shiva Mandir
Rajgor - Baligaon Miri Green Village, River Bamboo House
Potasali - Nameri Jungle Camp, Jungle Village Eco Campsite
Dowang Bari Dafala - Picnic Hut
Bhalukpong - Phoenix sunset point, Kameng River View Point, Nameri National park, Jai Guru Mandir, Picnic Spot
Tippi Village - Lumum Waterfall, Maa Durga Mandir, Picnic Point
Sessa - Kunzang Namdrol Choeling Gonpa
Nichiphula Waterfall - Picturesque View, Sightseeing
Bomdila - Samten Yeshi Choling Monastery, Nag Mandir, Lower Gompa, Craft Centre & Ethnographic Museum, Bomdila View Point, War Memorial
Dirang - Thupsung Dhargye monastery, Thuksang Dargeyling Monastery, Kalachakra gompa, Hot Spring
Nyukmadung War Memorial