Buddha Point in Tawang town of Arunachal Pradesh, India: Eight-metre statue of Shakyamuni Buddha

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Refreshing and exhilarating view of Tawang Town, home to Tibetan Buddhism in East India. Aerials of the scenic town and the mountains towering over it. The giant statue of Buddha sits in the centre of the town. Eight-metre statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa (monastery) This giant Buddha statue is located near Circuit House, Cona County, Tawang, 790104 The monastery is a 2 storied building with a giant statue of Buddha. The glimpse of Tawang town from the Monastery premises is also amazing. Tawang monastery was founded by Merek Lama Lodre Gyatso in the year 1680-81.It is situated at an altitude of 10, 000 ft. Eight-metre statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa (monastery) This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest HD