Tawang Monastery

The legend of Tawang Monastery tells the story of a Buddhist monk who journeyed from India to Tibet, and then on to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, where he founded a monastery. The monk is said to have performed many miracles, including flying through the air, and his teachings are still followed by the monks at Tawang Monastery.

The Tawang Monastery was built in 1680 by the 5th Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso. It is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The monastery is home to around 300 monks.

The monastery is three stories high and is built in the traditional Tibetan style with a striking gold and white roof.

Losar, the Tibetan New Year is the most important festival celebrated in Tawang Monastery. Other festivals celebrated in the monastery include the Tawang Festival, the Changdruk Festival, and the Losar Festival.

The best time to visit Tawang Monastery is during the summer months when the weather is warm and pleasant.

The Tawang Monastery is located in the town of Tawang in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It can be reached by bus or taxi from the state capital of Itanagar, which is about 280 km away.