Tawang - The land of Monpas.
TAWANG - The land of 'Monpas '.
The name 'Tawang' derives from two words from the local Monpa dialect 'Ta' and 'Wang'. 'Ta' means horse and 'Wang' means green pastures. The local interpretation is that in the 17th century, a Tibetan monk called Mera Lama found a strong and beautiful horse wandering in the valley. Attracted to this elegant animal, the Lama tried to capture it.
Tawang is a perfect getaway for mountain lovers who wish to escape the hectic city life and experience the charm and beauty of nature. Situated at an elevation of 10,000 feet, Tawang is a Buddhist mountain town in the western part of Arunachal Pradesh. Connected to the rest of India via the Sela Pass, Tawang, popularly known as the 'land of Monpas', is a historically important town, forming an important part of the Silk Route and also a reminder of the sacrifices of the men guarding our nation in the borders.
How to reach tawang ??
Since there is no direct train or flight between Guwahati and Tawang, the best way to reach Tawang is by road. The total distance is 500 km and takes about 13 hours via NH229. There are several stop over options available on this route. You can choose from the following options according to you convenience- TEZPUR, TIPI, BHALUKPONG and BOMDILA.
Things to do while visiting Tawang...
#1 BOMDILA TOWN
Bomdila is the ideal holiday destination for anyone who wants to get away from the crowd and spend some time in the lap of nature.
With majestic Himalayas bestowing their shadow, the beautiful town of Bomdila will offer you all an area in this terrain should.
#2 THE ROAD TO TAWANG
The journey to Tawang by road is an arduous one. A major part of the road is loose tarmac and gravel giving way to mud in many places. However, it is a scenic journey and makes up for the strain one has to endure.
#3 The snow capped mountains.
It is a lovely place for nature lovers and landscape photographers to spend some quality time with beautiful work of nature.
The valley is situated in the mountain ranges of the majestic Himalayas.
#4 Sela Pass
The Sela Pass (more appropriately called Se La, as La means Pass) is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in India. It has an elevation of 4170 m (13,700 ft) and connects the Tibetan Buddhist town of Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati.
#5 Water Fall
# 6 Pankang Teng Tso Lake
Located above 23 Km from Tawang PT Tso Lake is an out-of-the-world experience with its cleanest, azure sky, mountains, pristine, blue water of the lake and beautiful orchids. Ofcouse you need to visit this lake at the right time of the year as during winter, this lake remains frozen for 4-5 months. 
#7 The INDO-CHINA border - Bum la pass
Bum La Pass is located 35kms from Tawang and 13kms from Y junction.Situated at a hight of 15200ft.Time taken to reach Bum La from Tawang is almost 3hrs depending on road and weather.
This scenic and serene place is close to the Chinese border and a few mountains of China can be seen. 
The best season to visit Tawang is the summers season and onset of monsoon season. The temperature remains comfortable and is suitable for sightseeing. The bestmonths to visit are March, April, May, June, September and October.
#9 Tawang Monastery
The second largest monastery in Asia and the largest in India is the Tawang Monastery. It was established by Mera Lama Lodre Gyasto during the 17th century.
Inside the Tawang monestry.
#10 Geshila peak
This peak is the closest peak to Tawang which is located at a distance of 25 km away from Khrimu. The Geshila Peak provides absolute tranquility, awesome sights and a multitude of scenic picturesque locations from all around.
It is sort of guardian angel for the people of the area.
#11 Tawang festival
Tawang Festival was introduced in 2012 as a tourism festival after celebration of Buddha Mahotsova since 2004. Apart from showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the state, the festival also promote adventure tourism, all together the festival is all about showcasing the vast tourism potential of the region. It’s the festival, were you will not only witness the rich culture of Monpas but also of all other tribes of the state Arunachal Pradesh.
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