Tawang

A spectacular high-mountain pass at over 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) elevation, with snowcover for much of the year, leaving no question that you're in the Himalayas. All visitors must pass here on the way to Tawang, unless arriving by air, but you may want to specifically plan for a stop on the way in our out. There is an army camp, a single small eatery, and an often-frozen lake, as well as plenty of panoramic views of rocky, snow-dusted mountains. Scenery along the length of the valley just north of the pass, known as Nuranang, is similarly fantastic.

A Tibetan Buddhist gompa (fortified monastery) of the Gelugpa sect, constructed in 1681. It is the second-largest Buddhist monastery in the world and home to more than 500 lamas (monks). The celebrated 6th Dalai Lama was born here.

A large, impressive Indian Army memorial, commemorating the thousands of soldiers who died fighting a 1962 Chinese invasion that led to China temporarily capturing Tawang, Dirang, and Bomdila before withdrawing.

Another large memorial to the 1962 war with China. The memorial sits right on the site of one of India's only victories in the war, and commemorates a Sikh soldier from western India who gave his life to capture a Chinese artillery emplacement, turning the tide of the battle. You can visit here on your way to or from Tawang, as it's located along the main highway.

A beautiful and spectacular waterfall about a kilometre (0.6 mi) from the town of Jang, between Tawang and the Sela Pass

The lake is frozen for 4–5 months of the year. You can hire a local vehicle to get there. The lake itself is splendid, and the views from it are unbelievable.

A Buddhist monastery managed by nuns. Anni means nun. It's a bit outside of town, so you need to request your guide or taxi driver to take you there.

Named after Madhuri Dixit, a famous Bollywood actress.