Tawang
India's largest monastery, above the clouds near the Tibet border
A high-altitude Arunachal town crossed by some of India's most dramatic mountain passes, home to a 400-year-old Buddhist monastery.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Estimated cost
- ₹18,000 - ₹32,000
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October
- Nearest hub
- Tawang
- Good for
- Friends, Couples
When to go: Sela Pass can close for days after heavy snow in midwinter.
MountainsCultureAdventurePhotography₹10,000 - ₹25,000₹25,000 - ₹50,000
4-day itinerary for Tawang
Day 1: Sela Pass
- Cross Sela Pass and Sela Lake
- Jaswant Garh war memorial
Day 2: Tawang Monastery
- Tawang Monastery, the largest in India
- Craft centre
Day 3: Madhuri Lake
- Day trip to Madhuri (Sangetsar) Lake near the Bum La border area
Day 4: Departure
- Drive back toward Bomdila
- Departure
Visiting more than one place?
Add this to a multi-city trip and we'll work out the route, journeys and total days alongside your other stops.
Is Tawang right for your trip?
Answer five quick questions and we'll check this against your city, dates and budget — and suggest alternatives if it doesn't fit.
Plan My Trip →