Things to do in TawangNature / Sightseeing

Madhuri Lake (Shonga-tser Lake) Visit

Tawang

Madhuri Lake — named after Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit who filmed a famous song sequence here — is a strikingly beautiful glacial lake at 4,094 metres near the Bumla Pass area of Tawang, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and reflecting them in its deep-blue waters. The landscape around the lake is dramatic, raw, and otherworldly — a treeless high-altitude tundra with the wind howling across open space and the Bhutan and Tibet mountain ranges visible in the distance.

Half day (round trip from Tawang)Protected Area Permit (included in your permit); vehicle hire ₹2,500–₹4,000May to September

Pro tip from your tour advisor

The road to Madhuri Lake requires a local taxi or jeep — private vehicles are not permitted. The lake is most beautiful in September–October after the monsoon when the surrounding meadows are still green.