People :

Much of the tribal population consists of the Naga related Nocte, Konyak and Wancho, who traditionally followed Hinduism and Animism, although a sizeable minorty of Christians can be found among the Nocte and Konyak as well. Smaller communities of Tutsa, Tangsa and Singpho can be found in the district as well. Festive fairs and festivals such as the Loku of the Nocte, Oriya or Ojiyele of the Wancho and the Pongtu festival of the Tutsa are celebrated in full flair. Tirap is also home to a sizeable population of the Christian Indian immigrants and Buddhist Chakma

Languages:

Hindi, Nocte, Wancho and English
Significance: Largest Monastery In India and 2nd Largest In Asia.

NOTE:

Indian tourists :

Indian tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh require an Inner Line Permit, which takes approximately three weeks to be issued.

Foreign tourists :

Foreign tourists intending to visit Tawang must obtain Restricted Area permit from Commissioner (Home), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.

Between January - February, the Losar and Torgya festivals are held when lama dance and religious rituals prove a big draw.

ACCESSIBILTY:

Airport :

The nearest airport is at Tezpur about 345 km from Tawang. From here you can easily reach Tawang by bus.

Railhead :

Bhalukpong (285 km) and Rangapara (Assam) are is the nearest railhead from Tawang.

Road Transport :

Buses and Taxi ply regularly from Tezpur (Assam) and Bomdilla to Tawang which is 180 km and takes 10 hrs. It is connected by road with other towns in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam via Bomdila

Best time:

Tawang is best visited between March and October. Being at a high altitude it sometimes gets snowed in during winter. Carry light woollens and a windcheater for summer and heavy woollens for winter.