Attractions in Tawang

2 places to see, with what each one is and how long it takes.

Tawang Monastery

Attraction

India's largest and the world's second-largest Buddhist monastery.

Sela Pass

Viewpoint

A dramatic high mountain pass (~4,170 m) with a sacred lake.

Elsewhere in Arunachal Pradesh

Not in Tawang — these are in other towns across the state.

Apatani Villages

Experience

Ziro Valley

Hong is the largest of them and Hija among the oldest. The older Apatani women have facial tattoos and wooden nose plugs — a practice that ended in the 1970s, so this is the last generation carrying it. Ask before photographing anyone.