Tawang Monastry in 7 Wonders of India

Hello Friends,

If you remember, there was an event in NDTV Imagine about seven wonders of India in collaboration with the Govt. of India's 'Incredible India' campaign. One of the 7 wonders chosen by popular vote was Tawang Monastry in Arunachal Pradesh. Can anybody share information and travel details about the place? As far as I remember, the place looked so exotic.

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Simran

You are right. Tawang Monastery has been named 'The Spiritual Wonder of India' along with Taj Mahal and Golden Temple which has been named 'The Wonder of India' and 'Peace and Harmony Wonder of India' respectively.

The '7 Wonders of India' chosen through nationwide poll are:

1. Sun Temple, Konark
2. Khajuraho
3. Red Fort, Delhi
4. Jaisalmer Fort
5. Meenakshi Temple
6. Nalanda University
7. Dholavira site.

We are hopeful that this recognition will promote Arunachal 'Tawang' tourism.

Let me tell you something more about Tawang Monastry that helped it make to the 7 wonders of India.

Situated in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang Monastery lies at a distance of approximately 180 km from Bomdilla. The monastery stands hovering on a hilltop, at an altitude of approximately 10,000 ft. One of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India, Tawang Gompa also holds the distinction of being the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. Known by the name of Galden Namgyal Lhatse also, the monastery dates back to the year 1860-61.

Tawang monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and is one of the largest monasteries in Asia. Though it has the capacity for housing about seven hundred monks, the actual number of resident lamas (monks) at present is a little more than 450.

Anyone here, who has visited Tawang Monastry?

Originally Posted by mousumidutta

Let me tell you something more about Tawang Monastry that helped it make to the 7 wonders of India.
Anyone here, who has visited Tawang Monastry?

Hi,
very interesting would like to visit it someday.

Clementina

Isn't it the same Tawang Monastery, which is in news regarding the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh and China issuing warning to the spiritual leader to keep off the proposed tour?

Rgds
Preeti

Yes Preeti, you are absolutely right. Its the same Tawang Monastry where our honored guest the Dalai Lama is put up now. Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader has landed up at Tawang on Sunday and you can say the otherwise quiet simple town is bustling with activity with national and international media awaiting to catch every glimpse of the Tibetian leader.

This Arunachal (Tawang) visit came into limelight with China sending warnings to Dalai Lama from visiting the state, which they on and off claim to be part of China. But, isn't this an irony that a state where people vote and elect their leader as per Indian Constitution are proclaimed to be China's time and again.

Well I leave you here with some beautiful pictures of Tawang....

Looking forward to hear from you.