Jaswantgarh War Memorial

Jaswantgarh War Memorial is a war memorial located at Jaswantgarh on National Highway 13 between Bomdila and Tawang in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Maintained by the Indian Army, it commemorates Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of the 4 Garhwal Rifles, posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for bravery in 1962. Set at about 10,000 feet amid Himalayan terrain, it features a bust, war artifacts and mountain views.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained memorial complex set in high Himalayan terrain along the Tawang road. The site includes a central memorial with a bust of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, display of war artifacts, information boards, and a small shrine-like room preserved in his memory. Surroundings offer pine-covered slopes and mountain views. The area is managed by the Indian Army with a cafeteria and souvenir area nearby.

The memorial commemorates Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of the 4th Battalion, Garhwal Rifles, who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his actions during the 1962 war. He is remembered for holding his post at Jaswantgarh for an extended period. The memorial was established and is maintained by the Indian Army to honour his bravery and the soldiers who served in the conflict.

The memorial is a symbol of courage and sacrifice, highly revered by soldiers and visitors. It is maintained with traditions of the Indian Army, where a room is preserved in memory of the soldier, and is considered a place of respect and remembrance for visitors travelling to Tawang.