About Chumi Gyatse Waterfall
Chumi Gyatse Waterfall, also known as the Holy Water Falls, is a cluster of 108 cascading streams located about 90 kilometres from Tawang town in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh, near the Indo-Tibet border at high Himalayan altitude. Revered as a sacred site blessed by Guru Padmasambhava, the falls emerge from a cliff face and are considered holy by Buddhists. Surrounded by rugged mountains and alpine terrain, it is both a pilgrimage destination and a scenic natural attraction.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a cliff face with 108 small streams cascading down from a height, forming the Chumi Gyatse Waterfall in a remote high-altitude Himalayan setting. The site is surrounded by rugged mountains, alpine meadows and rocky terrain. Visitors can view the falls from the base, collect holy water, take photographs, and experience a serene pilgrimage atmosphere. Access involves a road journey from Tawang followed by a short walk over uneven terrain. Facilities are minimal and the area is managed with Army presence due to proximity to the border.
Key highlights
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Cluster of 108 streams cascading down a single cliff face
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Sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site blessed by Guru Padmasambhava
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Holy water believed to have healing and purifying properties
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Remote high-altitude Himalayan landscape at approximately 4,500 meters