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Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district located at the height of 2530 m above the sea level and situated on the ranges of the eastern Himalayas. The scenic road from Tezpur winds steeply up through thick forests to this pleasant town. It was a part of the kingdom of Tibet. In 1873, the British officials brought this area under the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The city reflects the heritage of Buddhist and Tibetan culture. The majority of the local population includes aborigines such as the Aka, Miji, Monpa, Sherdukpen Bogun and other tribes. Bomdila is a beautiful small town where one can see the brilliant landscape and snow-clad mountains of the Himalayan Range. Walking is the best way to getting around the town. There is a panoramic view of the Himalayas and its frosty Kangto & Gorichen peaks and the pretty Kameng valley with its apple orchards, lush forests & trekking trails. It is home to the Aka (Hrusso), Miji (Sajalong), Monpa, Sherdukpen, and Bogun (Khawas) Tribes.
It is famous for its carpet weaving and is located opposite to Lower Gompa. Crafts Centre is one of the major attractions in Bomdila. Tourists visiting this centre can see wide variety of carpets. It presents the wondrous artistic skills of the locales. The craft centre exhibits a wide range of designed thangka wall hangings and numerous paintings. In addition, the centre is famous among tourists for its dragon design carpets.
It was established in the year 1965 and represents the spiritual essence of Buddhism. Bomdila Monastery is situated close to Tipi Orchid Research Center in West Kameng district. It is one of the most prominent centres of the Lamaistic faith of Mahayana Buddhism. The reincarnate who was born in Morshing, west Kameng, had established this monastery in the year 1965 before his death in 1966. However, the Rinpoche, the thirteenth reincarnation, Tsona Gontse Rinponche renovated and enlarged the monastery by including a huge main prayer hall, which was further blessed by His Highness the 14th Holi Dalai Lama in 1997. The monastery resembles Tsona Gontse Monastery of South Tibet. The temple of Buddha in the monastery attracts pilgrims in great numbers.
Bomdilla,India
The hotel is located in the main market area and looks like any other building from the front. But inside the hotel has very nice and worm décor that immediately makes you feel at home. It is situated in the main market of Bomdila. The lower Gumpha of Bomdila is couple of minutes walk. Nested in the heart of Bomdila, a co...
Population: 8370
Average Climate:
| Summer: | 5° C – 23° C |
| Winter: | 11° C – 15° C |
Best time to visit: April to October