Samten Yongcha Monastery

Samten Yongcha Monastery is a 400 year old monastery located in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. It houses a golden statue of Lord Buddha.

Samten Yongcha Monastery, Arunachal PradeshSamten Yongcha Monastery is located in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. This 400 year old ancient monastery is located on the top of a hill, as a result of which, it gives an astounding view of its surrounding. The monastery houses a golden statue of Lord Gautama Buddha, which makes it a renowned monastery of the state. Apart from that, Samten Yongcha Monastery also exhibits carvings, sculptures, Buddhist artifacts etc. This is one of the most popular monasteries of Tawang.

Visiting Information on Samten Yongcha Monastery
Tezpur Railway Station and Salonibari Airport in Tezpur are the nearest to reach Tawang. National Highway 13 runs through Tawang.

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