Mago, Tawang

Village in Arunachal Pradesh, India
27°41′16″N 92°12′29″E / 27.68778°N 92.20806°E / 27.68778; 92.20806Country IndiaStateArunachal PradeshDistrictTawangElevation
3,585 m (11,762 ft)Languages
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Mago is a village Panchayat in Thingbu Tehsil of Tawang district in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Situated on the banks of the Goshu Chu, it lies 85 km from Tawang and 59 km from Jang. A well-maintained road connects Jang to Mago. The nearest railway station is in Missamari, and the closest airport is in Guwahati.

Demography

The inhabitants of Mago belong to the Monpa community, primarily engaged in yak herding. During the summer, these herders move further up into the mountain pastures to graze their yaks. The village is home to over 1,000 yaks. In June and July, the region also sees the growth of caterpillar fungus (Keeda Jadi), which is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine as an aphrodisiac.[citation needed]

Amenities

Mago has a hydropower plant and an Airtel mobile tower. The village's main attractions are its two perennial hot water springs. Accommodations including state government guest rooms and home stays.[citation needed]

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