Journey through My Tribal World: A glimpse of tawang

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  Background of Tawang: 

Because it is untouched, unspoiled, and unbelievably beautiful. Whether you're meditating in a 400-year-old monastery, sipping butter tea with a local family, or simply watching the clouds drift over the mountains, Tawang offers an experience that stays with you long after you leave.  

• Tribe- Monpa 
• Religion- Tibetan Buddhism 
• festival- Losar The Tibetan New Year, celebrated with dances, prayers, and rituals. 
• food-Monpas mainly eat rice, meat, dairy products, and fermented foods, along with butter tea and momos as common delicacies.

Here is a detailed 5-day, 6-night itinerary for Tawang starting from Guwahati:

Day 1: Guwahati to Dirang (Approx. 370 km, 8 hrs)

• Start early from Guwahati.
• En route visit Kameng River and Nichiphula Waterfall.
• Tea break at Nag Temple.
• Bonfire and dinner at homestay (optional).
• Overnight stay at Dirang.

Day 2: Dirang to Tawang (Approx. 170 km, 6 hrs)

• After breakfast, drive towards Tawang.
• Visit Sela Pass and Sela Lake.
• Stop at Jaswant Garh War Memorial.
• Lunch at Jung.
• Visit Nuranang Falls.
• Overnight stay and dinner in Tawang.

Day 3: Explore Tawang (Approx. 105 km, 5 hrs)

• Visit Bumla Pass and Shonga-tser Lake (Madhuri Lake).
• Return via Pangong Tang Tso Lake.
• Overnight stay and dinner in Tawang.

Day 4: Tawang to Dirang (Approx. 170 km, 6 hrs)

• Visit Tawang Monastery, Buddha Statue, and Tawang War Memorial.
• Return to Dirang for overnight stay.

Day 5: Dirang to Guwahati (Approx. 320 km, 7 hrs)

• Early morning departure.
• Visit scenic Sangti Valley.
• Return to Guwahati via Rupa.
• Additional sightseeing on the way back including Shergaon, Bhairabkunda, and Bhutan border.
• End of tour with drop-off at hotel.

This itinerary offers a balance of scenic drives, cultural visits, and nature sightseeing with comfortable overnight stops. It includes the must-see attractions around Tawang and en route
 

• Best Time to Visit: March to May and October to December.
   
• Permit Required: Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Arunachal Pradesh – apply online at ilp.arunachal.gov.in.
   
• Clothing: Carry warm layers, especially for Sela Pass and Bum La.
   
• Health Tips: Carry motion sickness tablets and consult a doctor for high-altitude medication if needed.
   
• Connectivity: Limited mobile network in Tawang; carry cash as ATMs may not be reliable. tawang arunachal pradesh tawang valley arunachal pradesh tawang monastery arunachal pradesh