Of late the beautiful Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh has come into the limelight due to major tourist attraction towards this district. The beauty of the majestic hills, lush green forests and exquisite valleys, sizzling lakes of Arunachal Pradesh is best represented in this district.

Covering an area of 2,085 sq. km., with a total population of 34,705 the Tawang District is known for its panoramic beauty. The whole Tawang District at Arunachal Pradesh is divided into three sub-divisions named Jang, Lumla and Tawang subdivision and in eight circles which include Thingbu, Mukto, Lumla, Zemithang, Jang, Dudunghar, Kitpi and Tawang. The cultural heritage of this district rests upon the Monpa tribe who constitutes a major population of this district.

Large scale vegetation mainly generates the revenue of the Tawang District at Arunachal Pradesh. Potato, millets, maize etc are some prominent agricultural products of this district. Other than this the traditional handicraft industries have grown up in different corners giving the woman folk the facility to practice weaving culture. Animal farming is a big profession for the local people. Besides this the tourism industry of Tawang District earns a good amount of money for the state.

Tawang District in Arunachal Pradesh is a yearning tourist destination for the intrepid travelers worldwide. The Pankang Teng and Sangestser lakes, Tawang War Memorial, the Jaswant Garh, Sela and Geshila Mountain pass, Crafts Center and Manujshree Vidyapith are some notable tourist places. Tawang Monastery is one of the major attractions of this district. The Buddha Purnima celebration with dance and songs in this monastery is a majestic occasion to revisit.

Last Updated on 03 January 2011