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Tawang Monastery Pilgrimage Tours
Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh takes you to the pristine peaceful Buddhist religious destination that was built about 400 years ago. Tawang Monastery tours takes you through an exciting journey through the lush green mountain ranges of Arunachal. Want to learn more about Tawang Monastery history and wish to know how to prepare about Tawang Monastery tours then read the below section of www.smartmusafir.com on Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh.
Tawang Monastery History
Tawang Monastery tours take you to one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India. According to Tawang Monastery history, the monument was built by 5th Dalai Lama, Mera Lama Lodre Gyasto. Tawang Monastery history suggests that the site for this sprawling building that can house more than 700 Lamas was selected by the horse of Mera Lama. The horse of the lama went missing while he was mediating and seeking god’s blessings to find a perfect site for building Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh. The missing horse for found at this particular place in the mountain that could be viewed from a great distance. As per Tawang Monastery history, this site was used for construction of building and the monastery and the nearby town was called as Tawang that literally means “horse chosen”.
Due to its sheer beauty, lovely paintings and a 8 m tall bronze statue of Lord Buddha, Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh is also called as “Galden Namgey Lhatse” that literally means “celestial heaven in a crystal clear night”.
Things To Do During Tawang Monastery Tours
Besides visiting Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, one should shop for souvenirs in the local market and plan a visit to china border at Bumla, Tsangetshur lake and Jang Falls.
How To Reach Tawang Monastery In Arunachal Pradesh
Air:- Guwahati is the nearest airport from where you can catch a pawan hans helicopter to Tawang
Rail:- Guwahati is the nearest railway station
Road:- You need to book a safari or a travera from Tezpur to come to Tawang.
Best Time To Go For Tawang Monastery Tours
The best time to go for Tawang Monastery tours is during march-april and from August to mid December.
Where To Stay During Tawang Monastery Tours
There are numerous government lodges and tourist hotels available in Tawang.
Phone Number To Help You Book Tawang Monastery Tours
You can contact Tawang Monastery Officials for making accommodation bookings by dialing 03794 222243.