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ARUNACHAL PRADESH, MANIPUR & NAGALAND

Tawang

Tawang the land of the Monpa tribes and the major centre of Mahayana Buddhists stands on the spur of a hill over 12,000 ft. above the sea level, overlooking a valley and surrounded on all sides by mountains.

How to reach: Nearest airport is Tezpur (345 kms). Nearest railhead is Rangapara (280 kms). Buses and taxis ply regularly from Bomdila to Tawang.

Where to stay: Tourist Lodge, Circuit House (PWID), Inspection Bungalow, Hotel Shangrilla, Hotel Nichu.

What to see: 400 year old Buddhist Monastery, Craft Centre and ideal trekking and hiking sites.

 

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