India is a large enough country to have corners that are totally un-Indian. Tawang Valley, located in a corner of Arunachal Pradesh, is such a place. Ethnically, this is a side-branch of Tibet, and the local Monpa people speak a dialect of Tibetan. The food is similarly Tibetan-influenced, as are buildings, clothing and the general feel of the place.
It is similar to its cousin region Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, but it is infinitely more lush and green. Since the area is claimed by China, there is also a strong military presence here. The situation is, however, very calm.
We find it to be an interesting place to visit for a couple of days. The surrounding villages are truly scenic, and on clear days one can see how truly majestic the valley is. Not bad for a far-flung corner.
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