Mago, Tawang
Mago is a village in Thingbu Circle of Tawang district in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is located at an elevation of, near the confluence of Goshu Chu and Dungma Chu rivers, which combine to form a river named Mago Chu, a source stream of Tawang Chu. Mago lies 85 km from Tawang and 59 km from Jang, in the eastern part of Tawang district, which is otherwise relatively uninhabited due to its high elevation.
Demography
Mago has a population of 486 people living in 75 households, in the 2011 census. The inhabitants 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, which is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine as an aphrodisiac.
Amenities
Mago has a hydropower plant and an Airtel mobile tower.
Tourism
The village's main attractions are its two perennial hot water springs. Accommodations include state government guest rooms and home stays.
Transport
Mago is connected via road to the Tawang Town and the Aunachal Frontier Highway at Jang. The road continues on to Chuna, a campground higher up in the Goshu Chu valley, and to Tulung La on the border with China. The strategic border road was upgraded from an earlier mule track.