Nuranang Falls is one of the hidden gems of Tawang. Originating in Sela Pass, Nuranang Falls is a serene place where you can behold a stunning landscape.

It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in this part of the country, yet is unknown to many travelers. It lies some 2 kilometers away from the town of Jang on the road connecting Tawangband Bomdila, so it is also known as the Jang Falls. There is a small hydel plant located near the base that generates electricity for local use.

According to a popular myth, Nuranang river and Nuranang falls are named after a local Monpa girl named Nura who had helped a soldier, Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, Maha Vir Chakra (posthumous) in the 1962 Sino-Indian War and was later captured by the Chinese forces. The actual circumstances of Jaswant’s heroism are more prosaic and no woman finds a place there. It is possible that the name Nuranang was bestowed well before 1962.

Getting There

To visit this picturesque attraction of Tawang on the Arunachal Pradesh tour, buses are easily available from anywhere in the city.

Timing :

8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Open all days