The Dragon Restaurant - Authentic Tibetan & Monpa Food in Tawang

Tawang, Arunachal PradeshRESTAURANT

A popular Tawang eatery serving authentic Tibetan, Monpa, and Indian-Chinese dishes like Thukpa and Momos in a warm, simple setting.

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RESTAURANT

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1-2 hours

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Friendly

Parking

No Parking

Photography

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About the Destination

Overview

The Dragon Restaurant is a well-known eatery in Tawang's main market, popular with both locals and travelers. The atmosphere is simple and welcoming, with wooden tables and interiors decorated with local motifs, creating a cozy dining space. It's often busy, especially during dinner hours, filled with conversations from groups of tourists and local families.

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Location & Address

Old Market Road, Near Main Taxi Stand, Tawang, Old Market Area, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India

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Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Tawang, and therefore the restaurant, is from October to April. During these months, the weather is clear and dry, though winters (December-February) are very cold. This period is ideal for sightseeing. Avoid the monsoon season from July to September, when heavy rains can cause landslides and road blockages, making travel difficult. The restaurant is busiest during the main tourist months of October, November, March, and April.
Peak Crowd: October-November and March-April, particularly during evening hours from 7 PM to 9 PM, due to peak tourist season.
Moderate Crowd: December-February (winter season) and during weekday lunch hours.
Low Crowd: Monsoon season from July to September, when tourism in the region is at its lowest.

How to Reach

Air

The nearest major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, Assam, about 480 km away (14-16 hours by road). A closer but smaller airport is Salonibari Airport (TEZ) in Tezpur, Assam, around 330 km away (10-12 hours by road).

Train

The nearest major railway station is Guwahati (GHY). The closest station is Rangapara North (RPAN) in Assam, approximately 320 km away. From these stations, you must hire a taxi or take a shared cab to reach Tawang.

Road

Tawang is accessible by road from Guwahati and Tezpur. The journey is scenic and passes through the high-altitude Sela Pass. Shared Sumos and private taxis are available. An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory for all domestic tourists to enter Arunachal Pradesh.

Local Transport

Within Tawang, you can walk to most places in the town center. For sightseeing, hiring a local taxi for the day is the most convenient option. Shared taxis also ply on fixed routes.