Jaswant Garh
TawangIndia
4.5/5
NearBy Airport
Tezpur,Guwahati
Best Season
October - June
- Visiting Time : 09 AM - 2 PM
- Ideal Duration : 2 Hrs
- Best for : Art & Culture
- Distance from City Centre : 0 km
- Local Transport Mode : Local Bus,Taxi
Overview
The Jaswantgarh War Memorial pays tribute to Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of the 4th Battalion Garhwal Rifles who bravely fought against the Chinese forces at some point in the Sino-India War of 1962. Located close to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, it lies at an altitude of 10,000 feet. The tranquillity of the Eastern Himalayas.
The memorial is devoted to Jaswant Singh who despite performing his duty for 72 hours and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy before becoming a martyr bravery and resolution earned him the Mahavir Chakra, one of India's most naval honours posthumously.
Visitors to the memorial can find a bust of Jaswant Singh, a small temple and a museum displaying his private property, documents and images. Maintained with the aid of the Indian Army, the monument serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the Indian militia.
Offering large perspectives of hills and valleys, every of which occupies an area of ancient significance and is superbly the Jaswantgarh War Memorial stands as a manifestation of heroism and patriotism. A story of a soldier’s braveness and devotion to his nation. Explore this with Tawang Tour Package.
Points to Remember
Timing: 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM.
Duration: 1-2 Hours.
Entry Fees: No Fees.
Best Time to Visit: March to October.
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