Certain tourist destinations in India are not as popular as they ought to be and thus, remain hidden from limelight. This keeps them from becoming hot spots but on the other side, the relatively lower turnout lets them stay pristine and their divinity is kept intact. Tawang is one such tourist destination. Situated in Arunachal Pradesh, the town is a marvelous creation of nature, endowed with spectacular scenic beauty where you can feel the presence of God. The misty mountains carpeted with greenery welcomes you to be the guest of honor and gifts you with sweet memories that will always stay fresh and fragrant in your mind. My trip to Tawang was nothing less than a soulful trip.

A Visit to Tawang Monastery

Each one of us has a saint hidden beneath the worldly persona that wakes up from slumber on coming across a spiritually charged place. For me, the enlightenment moment came at the Tawang Monastery. Surrounded by majestic hills and hosted on picturesque landscape, its structure dates back to the 17th century and it is also the second largest monastery in Asia. A blessed shrine, here you can feel the sense of oneness with God. The meditative monks beguile you with their discipline and detachment. The sermons and the peaceful ambience along with the rituals invite you into your spiritual caverns which you never knew existed inside you.

The Trek to Gorichen Peak

Any adventurer worth his salt would feel awed by Gorichen Peak. The tough terrain tests your energy and spirit thoroughly. Every muscle and bone goes through a grind but when you reach the peak, you realize the worth of the saying – no gain without pain. The magnificent views have no match in the world. I could feel my thumping heart, crying in joy at seeing the riches spread around. It was movingly mesmerizing. 

Rendezvous with Pankang Teng Tso Lake

After the breathtaking trek to Gorichen Peak, it was time for some calm and quiet sightseeing and none provided it better than Pankang Teng Tso Lake. Only 17 km from Twanag, this water body brings your soul at complete rest and you can sense even the faintest of sound- it is immensely tranquil. The beautiful birds and the blooming flowers heighten the charm further and free you from every damn worry in the world.

A Quiet Camp at Nuranang Waterfalls

Also known as Jang Falls, Nuranang waterfalls is one of the most rejuvenating attractions of Tawang. The 100 meter fall brings you loads of joy. The gurgling waters cascading down the steep slopes sing an ecstatic song of life. Uninhibited and endearing, you find a beautiful message here. Life is meant to be let loose so that it can rejoice the journey and reach a satisfying end, just like the falls dissolved into the Tawang River.

Meditation, adventure, beauty and bliss; Tawang is a rainbow of tourist delights. If you want to visit all kinds of wonders at a single place, all roads lead to Tawang.