The nearest railway station to Tawang is **Tezpur Railway Station** in Assam, but it is not very well-connected. The major nearest railhead serving as the gateway to Tawang is the **Guwahati Railway Station**. From Guwahati, one can hire a taxi or board a bus to Tawang.
The nearest airport to Tawang is **Salonibari Airport** in Tezpur, Assam. However, the connectivity is limited. The better-served airport for Tawang is the **Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport** in Guwahati, Assam. After landing in Guwahati, one can hire a cab or take a bus to Tawang.
Tawang is well-connected by road from major towns of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The journey by road to Tawang involves crossing the Sela Pass. It is advisable to check for weather conditions before planning a road trip, as the pass is subject to heavy snowfall during winters, leading to roadblocks.
The top 10 cities in India are typically acknowledged as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, and Jaipur. Below are the details on how to reach Tawang from these cities:
| City | Flight to Guwahati | Train to Guwahati | Road (in KMs) | Suggested Road Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Direct flights available | Several trains to Guwahati | ~3,000 KM | Mumbai -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Delhi | Direct flights available | Direct trains available | ~2,100 KM | Delhi -> Lucknow -> Patna -> Siliguri -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Bangalore | Direct flights available | Trains with one or more stopovers | ~3,100 KM | Bangalore -> Hyderabad -> Nagpur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Hyderabad | Direct flights available | Trains with one or more stopovers | ~2,900 KM | Hyderabad -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Ahmedabad | Flights with one stopover | Trains with one or more stopovers | ~2,900 KM | Ahmedabad -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Chennai | Direct and one-stop flights available | Trains with one or more stopovers | ~3,200 KM | Chennai -> Vijayawada -> Bhubaneswar -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Kolkata | Direct flights available | Direct trains available | ~1,100 KM | Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Surat | Flights with one stopover | Trains with one or more stopovers | ~2,800 KM | Surat -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Pune | Flights with one stopover | Several trains to Guwahati | ~3,000 KM | Pune -> Nagpur -> Raipur -> Kolkata -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
| Jaipur | Flights with one stopover | Trains with one or more stopovers | ~2,300 KM | Jaipur -> Agra -> Patna -> Siliguri -> Guwahati -> Tezpur -> Tawang |
Note: The road distance mentioned is approximate and can vary based on the actual route taken. Please check with local resources or mapping services for the most current route and road condition information. Travellers should ensure they have the necessary permits to visit Tawang, as it is a protected area due to its proximity to the international border with China.
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