Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Tawang Monastery

One of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India, reached over Sela Pass.

heritageHigh-altitude Himalayan valley
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Eco-risk today29/100Low pressure on the place
Crowding todayComfortable~1095 expected · 2500/day capacity
Oct seasonGood seasonJFMAMJJASOND
Access4GPermit: Inner Line PermitMedical help ~3 km
Respect the place

Before you go

An active monastery. Walk clockwise, keep voices low and ask before photographing monks.

  • Walk clockwise
  • Ask before photographing monks
Why the eco-risk is 29

What adds up today

  • Ecosystem sensitivity20/45
  • Visitor load9/30
  • Season0/25
  • Verified issues0/12

Visitor counts in this preview are simulated. Trips planned in Trekne are added to the expected load.

Getting there

Roads, transport and help

Road
Long hill road via Sela Pass
Transport
Shared sumo from Tezpur
Nearest town
Tawang · 2 km
Signal
4G
Medical help
~3 km
Permit
Inner Line Permit
Capacity
2,500 visitors / day
Heritage in Arunachal Pradesh

Community places nearby

  • Hong VillageTraditional village · Apatani · Ask before photosApproved by the community

    • Ask before entering homes or granaries

  • Tawang GompaMonastery · Monpa · Ask before photos

    • Walk clockwise

    • No photography inside prayer halls

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