Christened by Merek Lama in the 17th century this heavenly district is located in the northwest extremity of Arunachal Pradesh and is enclosed between the latitude 27 ° 45 ' N and the longitude 90° 15' E. The mountainous terrain of Tawang comprises of the snow capped Higher Himalayan ranges and sparsely populated plateaus and valleys, which are drained by the Tawangchu and Nyamyanchu rivers. Subject to low temparture throughout the year the higher Alpine tracts of Tawang also experience heavy snowfall.
Tawang District with its headquarters located in Tawang is divided into three subdivisions Tawang, Lumla and Jang and eight circles namely, Tawang, Lumla, Jang, Mukto, Zemithang, Thingbu, Dudunghar and Kitpi. The Deputy Commissioner spearheads the district administration and is responsible for the development, social welfare, transport, and judiciary and disaster management sectors. Connected by rail at Bhalukpong and with the nearest airport located at Tezpur, Assam the district is well connected with its neighbors.
Tawang District, the beautiful land of the Monpa tribe is sparsely populated. With a population of 34,705 and sex ratio of 1000 males per 963 females the district records a literacy rate of 41.14%. The friendly and liberal locals practice monogamy and usually resort to cross-cousin marriage. Their attire consists of the colorful Kangnom or Dhorna while the womenfolk love adorning themselves in jewelry.
The economy is primarily agrarian with people raising potato; maize, millets, and etc. the people also rear yaks, sheep, pony, cows and goats. Tourism too is an upcoming revenue-generating sector in the district. Besides handicrafts are the forte of the local women folk who practice weaving and make incense sticks.
The charming Tawang District mesmerizes tourists and brings home to them the fact that heaven is a place on earth. This paradise offers a platter full of traditional monasteries and nunneries that sightseers can visit, the most famous being the pristine Tawang Monastery or Golden Namgyal Lhatse. Besides the Sangestser and Pankang Teng Tso lakes, the Sela and Geshila Mountain pass, the Tshinbu and Tsachu hot springs are testimonial to the scenic beauty of Tawang .The Jaswant Garh, Tawang War Memorial, Manujshree Vidyapith and Crafts Center are also worth visiting.
The monasteries primarily offer academic facilities in Tawang District. The orpahanages also have their own schools. The Buddha Culture and Education Foundation School, Lumla (Tawang) is a reputed institute providing quality education in the district.
Tawang, opulent in its cultural heritage and mind-blowing natural beauty is a bag full of treasure for those whose wanderlust takes them to this unexplored terrain.
Arunachal_pradesh_Districts
Changlang Dibangvalley East-kameng
East-siang Lohit Lowersubansiri
Tawang Tirap Uppersubansiri
West-kameng West-siang
