TAWANG
- The Land of Monpas
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The
land of Monpas, Tawang is a district of Arunachal Pradesh
situated at a height of 10,000 ft from the sea level.
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is a major kernel of Buddhist
learning and is particularly well-known for its 400 year
old monastery (Tawang Monastery), one of the best known
and largest in India. The name Tawang was derived from
this monastery. It is also believed that, the name Tawang
was given by Mera Lama in the 17th century. Before the
establishment of this monastery, Tawang was a centre of
Tantric religion. Apart from its religious importance,
Tawang is famous for its natural beauty, which attracts
and enchants the traveler. |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
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| Latitude: |
27 º 45' N
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| Longitude: |
90º 15' E
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| From Sea level: |
3500 meters above sea level
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| Population: |
38,924
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| Area: |
2,085 km² (805 sq mi)
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| Vegetation Type: |
Dry inner valleys, cultivation, temperate
broad-leaved and conifer forests, scrub, alpine
meadows |
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People :
Much of the tribal population consists of the Naga related Nocte,
Konyak and Wancho, who traditionally followed Hinduism and Animism,
although a sizeable minorty of Christians can be found among
the Nocte and Konyak as well. Smaller communities of Tutsa,
Tangsa and Singpho can be found in the district as well. Festive
fairs and festivals such as the Loku of the Nocte, Oriya or
Ojiyele of the Wancho and the Pongtu festival of the Tutsa are
celebrated in full flair. Tirap is also home to a sizeable population
of the Christian Indian immigrants and Buddhist Chakma
Languages:
Hindi, Nocte, Wancho and English
Significance: Largest Monastery In India and 2nd Largest In
Asia.
NOTE:
Indian tourists :
Indian tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh require an Inner
Line Permit, which takes approximately three weeks to be issued.
Foreign tourists :
Foreign tourists intending to visit Tawang must obtain Restricted
Area permit from Commissioner (Home), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
Between January - February, the Losar and Torgya festivals
are held when lama dance and religious rituals prove a big
draw.
ACCESSIBILTY:
Airport :
The nearest airport is at Tezpur about 345 km from Tawang.
From here you can easily reach Tawang by bus.
Railhead :
Bhalukpong (285 km) and Rangapara (Assam) are is the nearest
railhead from Tawang.
Road Transport :
Buses and Taxi ply regularly from Tezpur (Assam) and
Bomdilla to Tawang which is 180 km and takes 10 hrs. It is
connected by road with other towns in Arunachal Pradesh and
Assam via Bomdila
Best time:
Tawang is best visited between March and October. Being at
a high altitude it sometimes gets snowed in during winter.
Carry light woollens and a windcheater for summer and heavy
woollens for winter.
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