One of the must-visit war memorials of Arunachal Pradesh is the Jaswant Garh War Memorial located in the Nuranang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is almost at a distance of 25 km from Tawang, one of the most-visited and famous destinations of Arunachal Pradesh. This Jaswant Garh War Memorial stands in memory of rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat who was an Indian rifleman of 4 Garhwal Rifles, Uttarakhand. The memorial has been erected at the post where he fought the Chinese army. An attention-grabbing fact about this memorial is that you can notice at least a few personnel taking care of a portrait of the war hero and his belongings, which include his army uniform, cap, watch, and belt. The Jaswant Garh War Memorial is located at an altitude of about 10000 feet. The structure of the Jaswant Garh War Memorial is like a temple structure dotted with the camouflage pattern all over the memorial.

You can simply make a day trip to the Jaswant Garh War Memorial along with friends and family and spend quality time exploring the surroundings of the war memorial. For refreshment you can try the delicious samosas and pakoras along with tea/coffee.

Jaswant Garh War Memorial

Other Nearby Places of Interest

There are other places to visit in and around Jaswant Garh War Memorial like Nuranang Falls.

Best Time to Visit Jaswant Garh War Memorial

The best time to visit the Jaswant Garh War Memorial of Arunachal Pradesh is from March to September.

How to Reach Jaswant Garh War Memorial

To reach the Jaswant Garh War memorial, you have to reach Tawang first. There are various modes of transportation available to reach Tawang: hire a cab from Guwahati, Assam or can take other public transportation to reach Tawang. From Tawang, you have to hire a cab or take a regular taxi to reach the destination. If you are travelling from any other places, you need to fly to the nearest airport—Lilabari airport in Guwahati Assam— or take a train to Guwahati, Assam. Travelling to Tawang on the same day is not possible; hence, you need to stay overnight in Guwahati, Assam and travel to Tawang the very next day.

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