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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