Tawang district is one of the 16 administrative districts of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. The area is historically Tibetan territory and is claimed by both the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China as a part of South Tibet. It is located at a distance of 183 Kms from Bomdila and is situated at an altitude of 3500 metres above sea level. 

Tawang is a popular tourist destination. The Sela Pass rises steeply and is covered with snow for most of the year.Visitors to Tawang district require a special Inner Line Permit from the government which are available in Kolkata, Guwahati, Tezpur, and New Delhi.

The best season to visit Tawang is the summers season and onset of monsoon season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are March, April, May, June, September and October.
November to February is the winter season in Tawang. The climate is extremely cool and the temperature ranges below -10°C to on  January, which is the coldest month of the year.