TAWANG-THE ADOBE OF PRAYERS

Reputed to be more than four hundred years old, the Tawang Monastery qualifies as one of the oldest functioning Lamaseries in the world. In addition, the monastery also carries the distinction of being one of the biggest and most famous of Mahayana monasteries. Set at a height of 2760 meters, the sprawling monastery complex straddles a ridge. Its strategic location ensures that it commands a bird’s eye view of the nearby valleys. In addition, the fact that it is surrounded on all sides by towering mountains offers it an incredible natural protection