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Tawang is a beautiful hill station of North Eastern state Arunachal Pradesh. Tawang Monastery is a popular attraction of the place, which is the largest Buddhist monastery in India. What are other tourist attraction places in Tawang and what is the best time to visit? How to reach the place?
The small town of Tawang is located amidst the eastern Himalayan ranges. It is famous for its 400-year-old monastery. This monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries to be found in India and is an important pilgrim center for the followers of Buddhism. Apart from its religious importance, Tawang is famous for its natural beauty, which attracts and enchants the traveler. The Tawang Monastery is one of the important places to visit. The picturesque town of Bomdila is an important town to visit near Tawang and is known for its natural beauty and Buddhist monasteries. The Tibetan Buddhist festival of Losar is celebrated in the month of February-March and is a treat to eye. wang is located in a remote part of India amongst the lofty Himalayan ranges. It does not have an airport or railway station of its own. It is connected by road with other towns in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam via Bomdila. Tawang can be reached from the town of Tezpur in Assam by local bus 24 hours , while it takes 12 hours in a shared jeep.
Posted On : 4/7/2009 12:47:15 AM
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At a height of 10,000 feet Tawang is not only the ideal place to escape from the maddening crowd of the cities but also the place where reunion with mother nature becomes possible. Tawang, perched at a height of over 10,000 ft, is world renowned for its 400 year old Buddhist monastery, one of the biggest in India. This place is perfect for religious as well as adventure tourism amidst unexplored scenic beauty. Tawang is also known as The Beautiful Land of Monpas , The Hidden Paradise and Land of Dawn-lit Mountains. This land evokes images of awesome mountain views, remote hamlets, quaint and sleepy villages, magical Monpas, tranquil lakes and a lot more. At Tawang, one can have a heavenly tryst with nature at its best and the heady mixture of history, religion, legends and architecture. Far away from urban trappings, comforts as well as pollution, the snow-white peaks and the flowing waterfalls, bring one closer to Mother Nature. Tawang, moored high up in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas is situated in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, in the north east of India. The area of the district is approximately 2,085 sq-kms and is well connected by Tibet in the North by the Bum La and Tulung La passes, Bhutan in the southwest and Sela ranges separate west Kameng district in the east. The name Tawang, some people say was given by Mera Lama in the 17th century. One can reach Tawang from other parts of the country via Guwahati and Tezpur in Assam. One can fly or take a train to any of these two cities from where there are regular public and private bus services to Bhalukpong in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh and from there via Bomdila and Sela Pass one can reach Tawang by road. This is a 450 km journey which will take some 16 to 20 hours. Tawang is a heaven in itself. People from all over the world come to this place to visit the monasteries that are the feature of this area. Tawang is an important centre of Buddhist learning and is particularly renowned for its 400 year old Buddhist Monastery, the biggest in India. The Monastery was founded by a monk, Mera Lama, a contemporary of the fifth Dalai Lama. Before the establishment of the Monastery, Tawang was a centre of Tantric practices. The Tawang Monastery is also known as the Galden Namgyal Lhatse . The sixth Dalai Lama was born here. The monastery is situated at a height of 3500 meters near the border. It is a place that is a veritable treasure of huge scriptures, books, gold lettered Buddhist scriptures, images and tapestries. The Parkhang Hall of the monastery has the library with the rare hand-written and block painted manuscripts of the Teaching of Lord Buddha . In addition there are 225 volumes of the explanations of Buddha s teachings covered with specially designed moth proof silk adorned with paintings. They are, indeed, rare works of Buddhist literature. The 18 feet high gilded statue of the Buddha in the monastery complex is also worth seeing. The Craft centre of the place produces fine woolen carpets in various colourful designs. There are beautiful tranquil lakes and running streams and hot water springs that reflect the colour of the blue sky in all the purity and serenity of nature. The beautiful waters of Pankang Teng Tso lake is one such place that beckons a visitor. It is a heaven for tourist only 17 KM away from the crowd of township. Other eye catching attractions are Sangetser, Banggachang, Ganga or Sela lakes or the numerous variations of scenic beauty of the snow clad silver mountain peaks and lush green meadows where thousands of species of flora and fauna prosper. All over Tawang there are numerous high water falls sometimes with clouds hovering overhead, weaving a spell of magic on the beholder. Trees of great size, plentiful climbers and abundance of cane and bamboo make Tawang evergreen. As a result, there are a number of wild life sanctuaries and national parks which fascinate the visitor. If Kashmir is the heart of the North India, then Tawang is definitely the princess of the eastern India. Any one can fall in love with this place.
Posted On : 4/7/2009 1:45:46 AM
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Majestic lofty mountains clear sparkling lakes exquisite Gompas and quaint little villages give an apt description of Arunachal Pradesh s Tawang District. Popularly known as The Hidden Paradise or The Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains, Tawang district meaning The Land of the Blessed Horses occupying an area of 2,085 sq.km and located at and altitude of 3,500 meters it is bounded by Tibet in the North East, Bhutan in the South West and West Kameng in the South West. Christened by Merek Lama in the 17th century this heavenly district is located in the northwest extremity of Arunachal Pradesh and is enclosed between the latitude 27 45 N and the longitude 90 15 E. The mountainous terrain of Tawang comprises of the snow capped Higher Himalayan ranges and sparsely populated plateaus and valleys, which are drained by the Tawangchu and Nyamyanchu rivers. Subject to low temparture throughout the year the higher Alpine tracts of Tawang also experience heavy snowfall. Tawang District with its headquarters located in Tawang is divided into three subdivisions Tawang, Lumla and Jang and eight circles namely, Tawang, Lumla, Jang, Mukto, Zemithang, Thingbu, Dudunghar and Kitpi. The Deputy Commissioner spearheads the district administration and is responsible for the development, social welfare, transport, and judiciary and disaster management sectors. Connected by rail at Bhalukpong and with the nearest airport located at Tezpur, Assam the district is well connected with its neighbors. Tawang District, the beautiful land of the Monpa tribe is sparsely populated. With a population of 34,705 and sex ratio of 1000 males per 963 females the district records a literacy rate of 41.14%. The friendly and liberal locals practice monogamy and usually resort to cross-cousin marriage. Their attire consists of the colorful Kangnom or Dhorna while the womenfolk love adorning themselves in jewelry. The economy is primarily agrarian with people raising potato maize, millets, and etc. the people also rear yaks, sheep, pony, cows and goats. Tourism too is an upcoming revenue-generating sector in the district. Besides handicrafts are the forte of the local women folk who practice weaving and make incense sticks. The charming Tawang District mesmerizes tourists and brings home to them the fact that heaven is a place on earth. This paradise offers a platter full of traditional monasteries and nunneries that sightseers can visit, the most famous being the pristine Tawang Monastery or Golden Namgyal Lhatse. Besides the Sangestser and Pankang Teng Tso lakes, the Sela and Geshila Mountain pass, the Tshinbu and Tsachu hot springs are testimonial to the scenic beauty of Tawang .The Jaswant Garh, Tawang War Memorial, Manujshree Vidyapith and Crafts Center are also worth visiting. The monasteries primarily offer academic facilities in Tawang District. The orpahanages also have their own schools. The Buddha Culture and Education Foundation School, Lumla Tawang is a reputed institute providing quality education in the district. Tawang, opulent in its cultural heritage and mind-blowing natural beauty is a bag full of treasure for those whose wanderlust takes them to this unexplored terrain.
Tawang, Hidden Paradise Of Arunachal Pradesh
