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Tawang is a must visit in Arunachal Pradesh! Indo-China border, Indian Army, Holy Waterfall & more

Tanya Khanijow・17 minutes read

The narrator takes a helicopter from Guwahati to Tawang, experiencing a comfortable stay in a spacious homestay with AMD laptop, and exploring various attractions such as Bum La Pass and Tawang Monastery. They enjoy local cuisine, bid farewell to Tawang, and return to Guwahati by helicopter after a memorable trip.

Insights

  • Taking a helicopter from Guwahati to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh costs ₹4000 per person and significantly reduces travel time compared to a 12-hour road trip, highlighting the convenience and efficiency of air travel in the region.
  • The homestay in Tawang, run by Tenzin Ji and his mother, offers a comfortable and spacious environment for the narrator to work, showcasing the hospitality and cultural richness of the Monpa tribe in the area, providing a unique and immersive travel experience.

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Recent questions

  • How long does it take to bake cookies?

    10-12 minutes

  • What is the cost of the helicopter journey to Tawang?

    ₹4000 per person

  • What is the prominent tribe in Tawang?

    Monpa

  • What is the altitude at Bum La Pass?

    High altitude

  • What is the significance of the Chumi Gyatse waterfall?

    Holy properties

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Summary

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"Simple Cookie Recipe: Golden Brown Delights"

  • The recipe requires 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of butter.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F before starting the baking process.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, and butter together until a dough forms.
  • Roll out the dough and cut it into shapes using cookie cutters.
  • Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool before serving.

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Helicopter journey to Tawang and back

  • The narrator is at Guwahati Airport, heading to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, taking a helicopter which costs ₹4000 per person.
  • The journey by helicopter takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, while a road trip would take 12 hours, weather permitting.
  • Tenzin Ji, the aviation incharge, welcomes the narrator to Tawang and drops them at Tashikhang homestay.
  • The homestay is spacious, allowing the narrator to work comfortably with an AMD Ryzen powered HP laptop.
  • The narrator charges their devices before starting the trip and gives a tour of the homestay, highlighting the room, balcony, kitchen, and common room.
  • Tenzin Ji, the host, explains that the prominent tribe in the area is Monpa, and he and his mother run the homestay together.
  • The narrator visits Chakzam, a village with rice paddy fields, and a 400-year-old iron bridge.
  • The narrator enjoys smooth video editing on the AMD laptop and visits Phun's cafe after exploring Chakzam.
  • The narrator embarks on a trip to Bum La Pass, paying ₹5500 for the journey and getting a pass made a day in advance.
  • The narrator experiences breathlessness due to high altitude at Bum La Pass, near the Indo-Chinese border.
  • The narrator visits the Buddha statue overlooking Tawang City and the Tawang Monastery, India's second-largest Buddhist monastery.
  • The narrator hikes to Chumi Gyatse waterfall, believed to have holy properties, and is accompanied by an army personnel due to the sensitive area.
  • The narrator enjoys a delicious dinner at the homestay, including red rice, Monpa rice, dal, oyster with Churpi, momos, and Potal. They bid farewell to Tawang and take a helicopter back to Guwahati.
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