landmark
Tawang Monastery
The largest Buddhist monastery in India and second-largest in the world after Potala Palace, perched at 3,048 meters in remote Arunachal Pradesh.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Arunachal Pradesh, India · Asia
Tawang Town is worth a stop: 35 minutes from Trashi Yangtse, 6km from Tawang Monastery.
Tawang Town is a town located in Arunachal Pradesh, India. With a population of 11,202, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tawang Town sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tawang Town to your route.
Tsangyang Gyatso is a mountain peak in the Tawang district of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, named after the 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso and stands at an elevation of 20,942 ft (6,383 m).
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Tawang Town.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Tawang Town.
Tawang Town offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Tawang Town with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Tawang Town as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Tawang Town is located in Arunachal Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 27.5742 latitude, 91.7950 longitude.
Tawang Town has a population of approximately 11,202 people, making it a town in India.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Tawang Town as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Tawang Town. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
The largest Buddhist monastery in India and second-largest in the world after Potala Palace, perched at 3,048 meters in remote Arunachal Pradesh.
6 km · about 10 min drive
tunnel
India's highest bi-lane road tunnel, bored 400 m below Sela Pass and opened in 2024, keeping the road to Tawang open through winter snow that used to close the pass for weeks.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Other places to explore near Tawang Town.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning