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A poignant war memorial honoring the valor of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, a hero of the 1962 Sino-Indian War, located near Sela Pass.
Jaswant Garh is a war memorial dedicated to the incredible bravery of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), of the 4th Garhwal Rifles infantry regiment. Located about 25 kilometers from Tawang, near Sela Pass, this site commemorates his lone battle against the invading Chinese army for 72 hours during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The atmosphere here is one of deep respect and patriotism, maintained impeccably by the Indian Army.
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On National Highway 13, near Sela Pass, en route to Tawang, Sela Pass, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Air
The nearest operational airport is Salonibari Airport in Tezpur, Assam (IATA: TEZ), about 330 km away (approx. 10-12 hours drive). Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (IATA: GAU) offers better connectivity and is around 490 km away (approx. 14-16 hours drive).
Train
The nearest major railway station is Rangapara North Junction (RPAN) in Assam, approximately 345 km away. From the station, you need to hire a taxi or take a shared vehicle for the multi-hour road journey.
Road
Jaswant Garh is situated on the main highway connecting Tezpur with Tawang. The journey is entirely by road and requires at least two days with an overnight halt, typically at Dirang or Bomdila. Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Indian tourists to enter Arunachal Pradesh.
Local Transport
No local transport is available at the site. Access is exclusively through private taxis or shared tourist vehicles (like Tata Sumo or Mahindra Bolero) plying on the Tawang route.
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