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Brahma Dung Chung Ani Gompa
Brahma Dung Chung Ani Gompa is the oldest nunnery of Tawang District in Arunachal Pradesh. It houses about 45 nuns or anis.

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Brahma Dung Chung Ani Gompa, Tawang, Arunachal PradeshBrahma Dung Chung Ani Gompa or nunnery is located 12 km away from Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh. It was commissioned by Karchen Yeshi Gelek Lama from the Tsang province of Tibet in 1595 AD. It is the oldest ani gompa or nunnery in Tawang District, which houses almost 45 nuns or anis in it. Inhabitants of Brahma Dung Chung Ani Gompa are generally dependant on the alms provided by the people.

Visiting Information on Brahma Dung Chung Ani Gompa
Tezpur Airport in Assam (387 km) and Rangapara Railway Station (383 km) are the nearest to reach the Brahma Dung Chung Ani Gompa. National Highway 27 connects Tawang to other parts of the country.

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