Tawang Postal Codes, West, Arunachal Pradesh India

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Tawang, located in Arunachal Pradesh, West, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Tawang to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Sub-districts in Tawang

Tawang on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Tawang districts in India. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Tawang

Key Facts

Tawang is a district located in the western part of Arunachal Pradesh, India, nestled in the eastern Himalayas near the border with Bhutan and Tibet. Situated at an average elevation of approximately 3,048 meters (10,000 feet) above sea level, this mountainous district covers an area of about 2,085 square kilometers and has a population of around 50,000 people according to recent estimates. Tawang is renowned for its breathtaking natural scenery, featuring snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, and dense coniferous forests. The district is most famous for the Tawang Monastery, one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world outside of Tibet, founded in the 17th century. Tawang is divided into three administrative circles: Tawang, Lumla, and Jang, which further contain numerous villages and settlements. The district's strategic location near the Line of Actual Control with China makes it an important frontier region, while its cultural significance as a center of Tibetan Buddhism attracts both pilgrims and tourists. For those seeking to access postal code information for Tawang's various sub-regions and settlements, comprehensive postal services are available throughout the district.

Neighboring Regions

* West Kameng

* East Kameng