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Against
a snowy
Himalayan background, perched at a
height of over 10,000 feet, Twang monastery is 400 years old Buddhist
monastery brooding in the scenic Twang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The
hill town is strategically sandwiched between three nations; China, Tibet
and Myanmar. Twang monastery is the second largest monastery in Asia and
largest in India. also known as
"Galden Namgyal Lhatse"
was founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyamtso. Twang monastery is favorite among
tourists because it offer a beautiful view of Twang-chu valley. The
monastery seems like a fort has a capacity of resident monk is over 700 but
only less than 300 monks stays here.
A lush green valley with towering mountains guarding the monasteries
enumerates the upsurge of tourists to this solitary settlement. The wooden
painted windows decorated with various motifs grace the place with prayer
flags flutter aimlessly in the gentle breeze. The roof is yellow coated and
walls are painted white. The assembly hall also known as Dukhang has a
magnificent 8 meters high gilded image of Buddha. One of the prime
attraction of scholars and pilgrims is the library, which stores some rare
collection of old scriptures, manuscripts, images and thankas. The
scriptures and images depicts Buddha in different form and poses. It is an
important pilgrimage destination for Buddhist. The monastery is a prime
center for Buddhist cultural studies. Here young monks are given lessons on
various subjects such as Arithmetic, English, and Hindi. Also they are
taught the traditional Buddhist education. Monastery is simply amazing and
with such an ambiance, it is a unique spiritual experience.
Don’t miss the nearby Zimithang to see the colossal Gorsam Stupa, the
tatsang monastry and Singsur nunnery.
Visit the Sangeshar lake, en route to Twang monastery. It is simply
beautiful.
Don’t
forget to but traditional craft and woolen carpet that are famous in
Arunachal Pradesh.
Losar and Torgya festivals are famous where lamas from different part of
the world comes to Twang and celebrate it. So, if possible visit the place
in the month of February-March. Both the festivals are celebrated once in
the year.
There are countless lakes in the region. You mustn’t ignore them. Some
of amazing lakes are One is Pankang Teng Tso (P.T. Tso ) lake, Banggachang
and Sangetser lake.
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Carry light jackets for summer and heavy woolen clothes for winter.
If you are a foreigner you need special permission to visit Arunachal
Pradesh fromt he Home Ministry, which takes 3-4 days. The permit is valid
for 10 days.
Monasteries are religious place of Buddhist, so maintain the decorum.
Journey to Twang monastery is tough with steep and hairpin bends. Mountain
sickness is common ailment.
Photography in monasteries is strictly prohibited
By Air : Nearest airport is Tezpur in Assam.
By Rail : Closest railway station is Rangapara (Assam).
From there you need to take bus to reach Twang.
By Road : Twang is well connected by road network with
Bomdilla and Tezpur.
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