Tawang, the land of Monpa is both historically and naturally endowed.  With its natural beauty and unique culture with its historical monuments and importance, Tawang is growing as one of the successful tourism destination today.  It is located at a distance of 550 Kms from Guwahati and is situated at an altitude of 3500 meters above sea level. Visitors require a special permit, ILP (domestic tourist) and PAP/RAP (foreigners) from the government. The nearest airport and railway station with regular services is Guwahati, from Guwahati a tourist can reach Tawang either by road or can take a helicopter.                    

 

Tawang, with its numerous turbulent streams, roaring rivers, deep gorges, lofty mountains, snow-clad peaks, Thousands of species of flora and fauna and an endless variation of scenic beauty, there is tremendous potential for development of tourism in Arunachal Pradesh especially adventure and eco-tourism. The state has vast potential for offering various attractions to the tourists like paragliding, river rafting, angling, hiking, trekking, mountaineers, Land gliding, snow skiing etc.

 

 

 

 

1) APRIL - SEPTEMBER = Makes Tawang a refuge to those seeking solace from the scorching heat of SUMMER.
 

2) OCTOBER - DECEMBER = Is ideal with a clear weather and chill in the area are in their full blooming glory. Moreover August-October is the time when the  flowers bloom.
 

3) DECEMBER - MARCH = Offers a spectacular snow-covered landscape. JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH also heralds the charm and gaiety of the Torgya and Lossar festivals.

 

 

 

Most well conected Airport and Railway station for Tawang and other wester and centre part of Arunachal Pradesh is GUWAHATI, from Guwahati one can reach Tawang via Tezpur-Bhalukpong-Bomdila and Dirang by Govt. operated bus service or by sharing Tata Sumo/taxi. 

Options,
 

1. Guwahati to Tezpur by Bus and Tezpur to Tawang By bus/sharing Tata sumo.

2. Guwahati to Bomdila by bus and bomdila to Tawang by bus/sharing Tata Sumo.

3. Group travellers can hire Taxi for the whole trip, travelling by pvt Taxi gives you freedom to decide your itinerary as per your wish and can cover most of the sight seeing on the way.

 

 

 

 

   01.Tezpur-Bhalukpong-Bomdila-Dirang-Tawang.

   02.Itanagar-Ziro-Daporijo-Aalo-Pasighat.

   03.Pasighat-Jengging-Yingkiong-Tuting.

   04.Tinsukia-Tezu-Hayuliang.

   05.Margherita-Miao-Namdapha.

   06.Roing-Mayudia-Anini

   07.Tezpur-Seijosa-Bhalukpong.

   08.Ziro-Palin-Nyapin-Sangram-Koloriang.

   09.Doimukh-Sagalee-PakeKessang-Seppa.

   10.Aalo-Mechukha.

   11.Daporijo-Taliha-Siyum-Nacho

   

   

   

Foreign Tourists in a group of 2 or more persons can obtain PAP for a period of 30 days through a registered tour operator of Arunachal Pradesh.



 

Domestic Tourist visiting Arunachal Pradesh require ILP which can be obtained from any one of the following offices on an application in plain paper with particulars;-

* The Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh,Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. 011-23013915/ 23013956

* The Deputy Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, CE-109, Sector-1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. 033-23341243/ 23589865

* The Deputy Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, GS Road Rukminigaon opposite Manasa Mandir, Dispur, Guwahati -781021. - 0361-                      2412859/2416720/2412859

* The Deputy Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Shilllong. -0364- 2224247/ 2224476.

* The Deputy Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Parvati nagar, Tezpur,Assam - 03712-260173

* The Deputy Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Mohanbari, Dibrugarh, Assam 0373- 2382560/2382738.

* The Deputy Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Lilabari, North Lakhimpur, Assam -03752-22186.

 

Domestic tourist intending to visit towards the China/Tibet border need special permits from the defence, for permit we need ID with clear address and photo on it along with 2 passport photo.