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Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, India

The majestic Tawang Monastery was founded based on the wishes of 5th Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso - and the sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, was born in Tawang, thus making it a major holy site for Tibetan Buddhists and hence of historical and spiritual signficance. How to reach Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India?

Three stories high, the Tawang Monastery complex has 65 buildings and has a library that houses valuable ancient scriptures, mainly Kangyur and Tengyur.

Tag : Travel Arunachal Pradesh | Content: gud2travel.com | Image: Saurabhgupta8 | Update: 15-Mar-2021