NE Taxi Preferred Hotels
Where to stay in Tawang
The monastery town beyond Sela Pass. An Inner Line Permit is needed. These are the 7 hotels we recommend to our guests, from upscale to good value.
Upscale
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Vivanta Tawang
Famla, Lemberdung, Gyangkhar
IHCL-operated hotel opened in December 2023 with 80 rooms and suites, about 6.5 km from Tawang Monastery.
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Timilo Boutique
Timilo village, below Tawang Monastery
Small boutique hotel in Timilo village below Tawang Monastery; rooms include breakfast and heated floors and bathrooms.
Mid-range
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Hotel Taktsang
Tembrow, near Choephelling Public School
Family-run 62-room hotel about 3 km from Tawang Monastery, with mountain views from most rooms and 24-hour power backup.
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Hotel Tawang Heights
Old Circuit House Road, near BSNL Office
Central hotel near the Old Market and taxi stand, with heated rooms and a terrace garden.
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Hotel Yangzom
Urgelling Village, near Urgelling Monastery
Near Urgelling Monastery, birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama; guests mention spacious heated rooms and help arranging Bum La trips.
Good value
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Hotel Zax Star
Craft Centre Colony, near Tawang Emporium
Operating since 2009 near Tawang Emporium and the markets, with balconies and Indian, Chinese and local food.
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Dondrub Homestay
HR Sec Road, New Bazaar Line, New Market
Three-room family homestay in central Tawang with home-cooked local meals, room heaters and bed warmers.
This list is NE Taxi's own selection. Rooms, rates and availability are set by each hotel; please book directly with the hotel unless a hotel is marked for NE Taxi packages. Updated 9 November 2026.