Tawang is a town in the Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Here's an overview:

Geography

- Location: Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India
- Altitude: 3,048 meters (10,000 feet) above sea level
- Coordinates: 27.58°N 91.87°E
- Area: 2,172 sq km

Climate

- Sub-tropical to alpine climate
- Summer: 10°C - 20°C (50°F - 68°F)
- Winter: -2°C - 10°C (28°F - 50°F)

History

- Founded in 1681 by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso
- Important center for Tibetan Buddhism
- 1962 Sino-Indian War: Tawang was occupied by Chinese forces

Culture

- Predominantly Monpa tribe
- Tibetan Buddhism influence
- Rich cultural heritage: festivals, music, dance, art

Tourist Attractions

1. Tawang Monastery (Galden Namgey Lhatse)
2. Urgelling Monastery
3. Bumla Pass
4. Holy Waterfall (Chumig Gyatser)
5. Sungetser Lake (Madhuri Lake)
6. Tawang War Memorial
7. Gorichen Peak
8. Nuranang Falls
9. Zemithang
10.Mago Thingbu
11. War Memorial 

Festivals

1. Losar (Tibetan New Year) According to Lunar Calender
2. Tawang Festival
3. Torgya festival
4. Buddha Mahotsava

Cuisine

- Momos
- Thukpa
- Momo 
- Churpi

Language

- Monpa
- Tibetan
- Hindi
- English

Getting There

- Nearest airport: Tawang Airport (30 km)
- Nearest railway station: Tezpur Railway Station (320 km)
- Road: NH13 (Guwahati to Tawang)

Accommodation

- Hotels
- Resorts
- Guesthouses
- Homestays

Best Time to Visit

- March to October (spring and summer)

Permits Required

- Inner Line Permit (ILP) for non-Indian citizens
- Protected Area Permit (PAP) for Indian citizens

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