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	tawang city guide, travel guide tawang , tawang guide
		Tawang is well connected to Tibet in the north by the Bum La and Tulung La passes.
		Tawang is an important centre of Buddhist learning and is particularly famous for its 400 year old gompa, one of the best known in India.
		The Tawang Gompa is definitely the high point of the town, perched on a 2760 m high ridge with a commanding view of the splendid valleys beyond.
	india.journeymart.com /tawang/default.asp (854 words)

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		The Tawang Monastery stands on the start of a hill, about 10,000 ft above sea level and has ravines in the south and west, narrow ridge on the north and a gradual slope on the east.
		Tawang monastery in Arunachal Pradesh is the largest of its kind in the country and 2nd largest in Asia.
		This monastery of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is the source of the spiritual life of the people of this region.
	www.north-east-india.com /arunachal-pradesh/tawang-monastery.html (984 words)

	Monpa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Monpa (Chinese: 门巴族, ménbàzú, Tibetan: ?པ) are an ethnic group in the Indian territory of Arunachal Pradesh, with a population of 50,000, centered in the districts of Tawang and West Kameng.
		Of the 45,000 Monpas who live in Arunachal Pradesh, about 20,000 of them live in Tawang district, where they constitute about 97% of the district's population, and almost all of the remainder can be found in the West Kameng district, where they form about 77% of the district's population.
		A printing press can be found in the Tawang monastery, where many religious books are printed on local paper and wooden blocks, usually meant for literate Monpa Lamas, who use it for their personal correspondence and conducting religious rituals.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monpa (1276 words)

	TAWANG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Brooding in solitary splendour, with a grand view of the snowy Himalayas, is the Tawang Monastery in the fabulous Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
		Tawang is well connected to Tibet in the north by the Bum La and Tulung La passes.
		The Tawang Gompa is definitely the high point of the town, perched on a 2760 m high ridge with a commanding view of the splendid valleys beyond.
	www.journeymart.com /getaways/india/tawang/index.htm (824 words)

	Last vestige of old Tibetan culture clings on in remote Indian state \| The Guardian \| Guardian Unlimited
		But the position of Tawang, on the flanks of the Tibetan plateau, and its cultural affinity to Lhasa is at the root of a decades-old dispute between India and China.
		Tawang is the repository of perhaps the last vestige of a Tibet submerged by China's rise.
		Although many in Tawang have heard of breathtaking advances taking place in Tibet, symbolised by the world's highest railway connecting the Himalayan plateau with the rest of China, there are few takers for that kind of pell-mell rush to modernity.
	www.guardian.co.uk /international/story/0,,1952122,00.html (1246 words)

	Tourism in Tawang, Tawang Tourism, Tawang Indian Tourism India, Tourism of Tawang, India Tourism
		Tawang is located in the northwestern part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, in the northeastern region of India.
		The Tawang Monastery is also known as the ‘Galden Namgyal Lhatse.’ This monastery is a virtual treasure trove of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
		Tawang is located in a remote part of India amongst the lofty Himalayan ranges.
	www.india4world.com /india-tour/india-tourism/tawang.shtml (498 words)

	Tawang - Off the beaten track
		Tawang is situated at the towering height of over 10,000 ft. It is famous for its 350 years old Mahyana Buddhist Monastery, one of the biggest monasteries in India.
		The spread of Buddhism started in Tawang with the arrival of monk Padmasambham in middle of the eighth century and it still remains one of the most important centres of religious teaching with one of the largest lamaseries in Asia.
		Lofty Tawang, surrounded by loftier mountains, is an ideal mirror of the Monpa and Buddhist cultures, making the long journey well worth the effort.
	hem.passagen.se /saqlainr/stader/Tawang.htm (513 words)

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		The Tawang monastery is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India.
		Geographically Tawang City is in the district with the same name, 180 km from Bomdilla, in Arunachal Pradesh.
		The Galden Namgyal Lhatse, or the Tawang monastery was founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyamtso in the 1860-61.
	www.buddhist-pilgrimage.com /tawang.html (423 words)

	Welcome to Flamingotravels.com
		Tawang stands at an altitude of 12,000 ft. above sea level.
		It is the land of the Monpa tribes and a major centre of the Mahayana Buddhism.
		On the way to Tawang lies the world's second highest pass - The Sela Pass (at a breathtaking 14,000 ft) which runs through a small ridge and along a placid lake called the paradise lake.
	www.flamingotravels.com /tawang.htm (106 words)

	Tawang the Land of Monpas
		At Tawang, you have a heavenly tryst with nature at its best and the heady mixture of history, religion and legends.
		The area of the district is approximately 2,085-sq-kms bordered by Tibet in the North, Bhutan in the Southwest and Sela ranges separate West Kameng district in the East.
		But people's interpretation is that the name Tawang was given by Merak Lama in the 17th century.
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	tourism-ARUNACHAL PRADESH
		Tawang the headquarters of the Tawang district located on the Western tip of the state on a mountain side at 12000 ft above sea level, is the land of the Monpa tribes and a major centre of the Mahayana Buddhists.
		Tawang is famous for its 400 year old Buddhist monastery which overlooks the wide Tawang Valley.
		The Tawang Monastery is associated with the famous Torgva festival which is held in the eleventh Monpa month called the Dawa Chukchipah(i.e Dec-Jan as per the Buddhist).
	www.webindia123.com /arunachal/tourism/tawang.htm (401 words)

	The Hindu : Magazine : Bonhomie on the border
		The time to visit Tawang is towards the end of the first or the beginning of last quarter of the year when the last tourist has packed his bag, expatriate tourist operators have left and Tawang with its people of Monpa origin is beginning to recover.
		Tawang has two helipads: one in the town and the other in Khirmu at a lower altitude.
		The Tawang Monastery could be followed by trips to other holy places of Mahayana Buddhism, which established itself in Nepal, Tibet and the surrounding region after breaking away from the Hinayana school, which found favour in Sri Lanka and South-East Asia.
	www.hindu.com /mag/2006/11/12/stories/2006111200010100.htm (1207 words)

	User Reviews and comparison blog on Tawang - Tourist Attractions by rahulsetiya on MouthShut.com
		The legendry 17th century Tawang monastery perched atop a hill, over looking the ridge and surrounded by thick clouds, entices the spiritual part of even the atheists with its ethereal peace.
		The road to Tawang is very treacherous with its unpredictable hairpin curves.But the real fun is in driving through them as one gets to see the Himalayan ranges, all smothered with virgin forests, surrounded by the misty horizon.
		Tawang monastery overlooking the town is beautiful and colorful like all gompas.
	www.mouthshut.com /review/Tawang-99718-1.html (648 words)

	What to do at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
		Tawang literally means the land of the rising sun.
		Locals warned us that we would have to return from Bomdila, halfway to Tawang, because there had been heavy snowing during the previous days and the road could be closed.
		Its claim to fame is the 400 years old Tawang Monastery belonging to the Galukpa faction of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
	www.chillibreeze.com /articles/WhattodoatTawangArunachalPradesh.asp (1128 words)

	Arunachal Pradesh :: Gurudongma Tours & Travels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A enchanting journey across the 4150 meters high Se-la, pass to the 350 years old Tawang Monastery A rare opportunity to explore nature, and the Buddhist lifestyles of the unique and remote Himalayan tribal culture of the Monpas, and sherdukpens.
		It is a rare opportunity to explore the lush forests, smiling vales, gurgling streams, and the breathtaking vistas of Himalayan uplands in the wild and high mountain barrier of the Sela ridge.
		Tawang is reached by a two days enchanting journey of 590 Kms over the 4150 meters high Se-la, from Guwahati.
	www.gurudongma.com /arunachal/page2.html (1325 words)

	of mountains and men (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Everyone who visits Tawang must pay their respect at Jaswantgarh and all are greeted with a hot cup of tea and pakoras.
		Tawang was such an experience for me. It was like taking a break from reality and stepping into another time and another space, into the realm of the fantastic.
		All in all Tawang is set apart from other hill station experiences because it is the right blend of the old and the new.
	www.travelblog.org /Asia/India/Arunachal-Pradesh/Tawang/blog-7722.html (1696 words)

	BHRAMAN : A monthly magazine on travel and tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The Tawang city by the mountain side of and the Tawang River flowing in between offered a spectacular view of the region.
		Tawang is a sizable city and is engaged in serious commerce.
		The Tawang Monastery is almost 400 years old and only next in line to the monastery in Lhasha in popularity.
	www.bhraman.com /this_month/arunachal.html (1965 words)

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		The monastery stands on the spur of a hill, about 10,000 feet above sea level and has ravines in the south and west, narrow ridge on the north and a gradual slope on the east.
		Tawang monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and 2nd largest in Asia.
		A visit of Tawang Monastery is most spiritually refreshing experience.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/arunachalpradesh/attraction.html (921 words)

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		It is the highest peak in Tawang and is 22500 ft. in height.
		This beautiful peak is the nearest one to Tawang township at a distance of 25 KM via a place called Khrimu.
		It is situated at a distance of 5 km from Tawang town-ship.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /tawang/tawang-sightseeing.html (874 words)

	The Hindu Business Line : A climb to the clouds
		So, for an unacclimatised fresher going from the plains to Tawang, the recipe is simple and strict — take it easy for the first day, lest you find yourself out of breath and panting.
		Historically, the area around Tawang was one of the disputed regions between India and China.
		Tawang has one main street and a warren of alleys to the houses that climb up the hillside towards the towering monastery.
	thehindubusinessline.com /life/2003/05/19/stories/2003051900140300.htm (1087 words)

	1Up India > Indian Pilgrimages, India > Tawang Gompa- a 400 year old monastery.
		Tawang Gompa is a 400 year old monastery which is a dominant feature of the valley and commands a grand view of the Himalayas.
		Tawang stands isolated from the rest of the world with its community of 500 lamas peacefully performing their daily rituals.
		Though difficult to reach, Tawang continues to attract scholars and pilgrims.
	www.1upindia.com /pilgrimages/tawang.html (358 words)

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		Covering the peak of a hillock at a height of about 10000 feet, this monastery (gompa) is located in the picturesque Tawang chu Valley in Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh, the birth place of the sixth Dalai Lama.
		After spending a couple of hours in the monastery, lighting the small prayer lamps and incense sticks, turning the giant prayer wheels and getting the vibrations of the prayer chants, the al pervading solitude creates an ambience which kindles the spiritualism lying dormant in all of us.
		The Tawang Monastery is associated with the famous Torgya Festival which is held in the eleventh Monpa month called the Dawa Chukchipah (Dec-Jan).
	www.indiaprofile.com /pilgrimage/tawangmonastery.htm (899 words)

	Buddhist Channel \| India \| Buddhist enclave may hold key to Indo-China row
		But Tawang Monastery, perched on a spur surrounded by clouds, is no ordinary abode for monks.or nuns.
		China covets the Tawang region not just because of the picturesque lamasery but because it is seen as being key to developing the long isolated Tibetan region.
		The Tawang area is a source of grains, vegetables, spices and furniture.
	www.buddhistchannel.tv /index.php?id=42,3052,0,0,1,0 (747 words)

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		The Tawang Monastery has an interesting collection of Thangkas (Tibetan painting on cloth) and a large gilded statue of Sakyamuni (the historical Buddha) in the prayer hall.
		The Tawang Monastery, also known as the 'Galden Namgyal Lhatse', is beautifully situated on a spur about 2 km from the heart of the town.
		To the west of town, the Tawang monastery looms across the horizon, its enormous yellow roof and white walls standing out like a beacon for miles on end.The Tawang Gompa is definitely the high point of the town, perched on a 2760 m high ridge with a commanding view of the splendid valleys beyond.
	www.hillstationsinindia.com /east-india-hill-stations/tawang.html (736 words)

	Tawang inhabitants glad being Indians : India, China, Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, Indo-China Border Row : ...
		Tawang: The ‘Sela’ gateway to Tawang town is on a height of 13,700 feet and is that part of India that China claims to be its own.
		China's claim is based on history, as Tawang (belonged to Tibet originally) is the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama.
		Well jonathan for ur comments i'd like to say that tawang is not a place of tibetans, so why to...
	ibnlive.com /news/tawang-inhabitants-happy-being-indians/26214-3.html (424 words)

	Who controls Tawang - World Affairs Board
		The Tawang district is located at the north-west of the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India.
		The sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, was born in Tawang.
		Tawang was traditionally inhabited by the Monpa people, who reigned the Mon kingdom that streches from Tawang right up to Sikkim.
	www.worldaffairsboard.com /showthread.php?p=88793 (1910 words)

	Finding Shangri-La? Try Tawang : India, China, Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, Indo-China Border Row : IBNLive.com ...
		Tawang: Tawang, a quaint town tucked in the Himalayas at over 10,000 feet, may not be your regular hill station.
		The Tawang monastery is the oldest of all Tibetan monasteries outside Tibet.
		The festival showcases the rich culture of the original inhabitants of Tawang valley known as Monpas.
	www.ibnlive.com /news/finding-shangrila-try-tawang/27626-3.html (347 words)

	Sonia inaugurates Buddha Mahotsava at Tawang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Describing Tawang as a haven of peace, Gandhi said the state had tremendous potential to attract tourists with its picturesque locations.
		Noting that Buddha had always preached non-violence, she expressed the hope that the peace and tranquillity prevailing in the state would spread to the rest of the country.
		The Tawang monastery, seat of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism in India, houses the famous 80 feet high statue of Lord Buddha.
	news.webindia123.com /news/articles/India/20061105/499227.html (348 words)

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