The Tawang monastery is one
of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India. The 6th
Dalai Lama was born here. The main attractions are the
gigantic Io-metre gilded Buddha statue,a large collection
of priceless manuscripts, books and tangkhas, which depict
Buddha and the tutelary deities in different poses.
Foreign visitors require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to
enter Arunachal Pradesh to visit Tawang. Further details
regarding RAP may be obtained from the nearest Indian
Embassy or Indiatourism offices.
Location :
In the map you will find Tawang inserted in the extended
Arunachal Pradesh into an are in between Bhutan and Tibet.
Geographically Tawang City is in the district with the
same name, 180 km from Bomdilla, in Arunachal Pradesh.
Attractions
:
The Galden Namgyal Lhatse, or the Tawang monastery was
founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyamtso in the 1860-61. At an
altitude of 10,000 ft, over a hilltop, the Tawang
monastery is one of the best examples of religious
architecture, especially those of Buddhism.
