Cultural Festival · Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang Festival
Tawang, Tawang
Photo of the area: Vikramjit Kakati, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Monpa culture, food and Buddhist traditions in the mountain town of Tawang.
Started in 2012, the Tawang Festival celebrates the region’s Monpa culture and Buddhist heritage with dances, crafts, food and events around Tawang Monastery.
Planning a visit
- When: 27 – 31 Oct 2026. These dates come from the official listing or the organisers.
- Where: Tawang, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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