Monastery in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Famous for: The second oldest monastery in the world
Also known as the Golden Namgyal Lhatse, Tawang Monastery is the most famous attraction for the tourists in the city. Renowned as the second oldest monastery in the world after Lhasa, it is said...
Famous for: The largest Buddha stupa in the region
Dated back to the 12thcentury, Gorsam Chorten is the largest Buddhist stupa of the region and is located around 90 km from the main town of Tawang. It was founded by Lama Pradhar, a M...
Famous for: A beautiful nunnery for nuns
Gyangong Ani Gompa is a beautiful nunnery which is located on a small hillock at a distance of about 5 km from Tawang. It was founded by Mera Lam Lodre Gyamtso and now is home to about 50 Buddhi...
