Salt Trek Revives Ancient Monpa Trade Route in Tawang
TAWANG, September 20: An ancient Monpa trade route came alive once again as the historic ‘Salt Trek’ was organised in Tawang today, paying tribute to the forefathers who once crossed the region’s rugged high-altitude mountains to bring salt and other essential commodities from Tibet. Hon’ble MLA Tawang Namgey Tsering flagged off the heritage trek from Griptsang Lake near Nagula. The nearly 5.5-kilometre trek concluded at Chhu-shet Gyengo near Klemta Lake, retracing a section of the traditional route used by the Monpa ancestors during their salt trade journeys. More than 100 participants took part in the trek, including MLA Namgey Tsering, ZPM Tawang Sonam Nordzin, Indian Army personnel, students, youths and trekking enthusiasts. The initiative was organised by the Monyul Heritage Tourism and Winter Sports Society in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Tawang, and Monpa Media Mates, with support from the Indian Army. The programme formed part of activities commemor...