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Majestic Tawang
The rugged, untouched beauty of Tawang is melodious. Nature is supreme here, with the Himalayas meeting lakes in a singsong and the sun peeking out from the mountains. Bordered by Tibet and Bhutan, this hill town is situated at an altitude of 3,000 metres and is home to the Monpa people. It was the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, and remains an important Buddhist pilgrim site.
The best time to visit Tawang is between May and October. Your first impression of the town will be formed when you cross the Sela Pass – the high-mountain pass that welcomes you to Tawang with panoramic vistas of the town, while Sela Lake romances with the sunrays in the distance.
Another major attraction you can visit is the Tawang Monastery, the second largest in Asia and the largest in India. An imposing structure, you will notice that it stands like a beacon over the valley. The monastery, founded in 1680-1681, will inspire a spiritual calm as you walk inside its assembly hall and study the murals of divinities on the wall. Pay your respects to the 26-foot statue of Buddha in this monastery that inspires positive energies and sends you back with an awakened inner self.
In Tawang, you can also go trekking in the mountains (Gorichen Peak is an adventure lover’s fantasy), see its numerous lakes and waterfalls, or simply sit back in your hotel and enjoy the panoramic views.
Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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“I found peace in Tawang. The majestic mountains, the enchanting valleys, and the glorious lakes made me fall in love with the town.”
Madhu Pant – Noida
“I found peace in Tawang. The majestic mountains, the enchanting valleys, and the glorious lakes made me fall in love with the town.”
Madhu Pant – Noida
Ganesh Prasad –Noida
“I spent an entire evening at the Samode village singing and dancing with the locals in their colourful traditional attire. I even tried the Chari dance with a pot on my head. Yes, a definite must try for everyone!”
Rural Rajasthan
Bright, traditional, rustic yet soulful – that is rural Rajasthan for you! Considering the chaotic and busy lives we live, visiting the interiors of the state will make you realize how meditatively beautiful life is beyond the hustle bustle of the cities.
While the desert state is considered a perfect embodiment of richness and royalty, it also offers a much humble sight of a Persian wheel irrigating the lush fields in its rural areas. A group of traditionally dressed women, carrying clay pots on their heads, walking down the dust roads and turban-clad men with majestic mustaches sweating it out in the fields, is a common sight that you will see as you drive through the state. And they do it so effortlessly without any trace of discomfort that, it will not just inspire you but will make you appreciate the simplistic beauty of life.
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Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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