Tourist Places

Sela Pass

Sela Pass Tourist Places in Tawang

Sela Pass is one of the most popular tourist places in Tawang district. It is a high-altitude mountain pass situated at an elevation of 13,700 feet. The pass connects Tawang to the rest of India. Snow-capped mountains and pristine glacial lakes surround this scenic destination.

Sela Tunnel 

Sela Tunnel Tourist Places in Tawang

Sela Tunnel is among the prime tourist places in Tawang providing all-weather road connectivity. It is located 400 metres below Sela Pass. The Border Roads Organisation built this strategic bi-lane tunnel. It reduces travel distance between Dirang and Tawang by 10 km.

Jaswantgarh War Memorial 

Jaswant Garh is one of the revered historical tourist places in Tawang along the main highway. The memorial honors Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of the 4th Garhwal Rifles. He displayed supreme courage during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Nuranang Falls (Jang Waterfall) 

Nuranang Falls is one of the most picturesque tourist places in Tawang dropping from a height of 100 meters. The waterfall originates from the slopes of Sela Pass near Jang town. A small hydel power unit generates electricity for local use here.

Tawang Monastery (Galden Namgyal Lhatse) 

Tawang Monastery Tourist Places in Tawang

Tawang Monastery stands as the crown jewel of tourist places in Tawang. It is the largest Buddhist monastery in India and the second largest in the world. Merak Lama Lodre Gyamtso founded the monastery in 1680–81 overlooking the Tawang Chu valley.

Tawang War Memorial 

Tawang War Memorial is a 40-foot-high stupa dedicated to the brave soldiers of the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The site preserves historic weaponry, flags, and military artifacts from the conflict.

Chakzam Iron Bridge

Chakzam Bridge is an ancient 15th-century iron suspension bridge built across the Tawang Chu River. Tibetan engineer Thangtong Gyalpo built this historic structure, which remains an architectural marvel.

Pankang Teng Tso Lake (P.T. Tso) 

Pankang Teng Tso Lake, popularly known as P.T. Tso, is a pristine high-altitude lake located 17 km from Tawang town. Rhododendron groves surround the lake basin, and the water freezes entirely during the winter season.

Sangetsar Lake (Madhuri Lake)

Sangetsar Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lake, is a scenic natural lake formed by an earthquake. Spectacular snow-clad peaks and pine forests enclose this lake.

Bum La Pass 

Bum La Pass sits at an elevation of 15,200 feet near the Indo-China border. Visitors require official entry permits from the district authorities to enter this high-altitude pass. For emergency contact details and travel support, visit the official Tawang Helpline Directory.