Montang Valley
| Montang Valley | |
|---|---|
  Montang Valley Location of in Tripura  Montang Valley Montang Valley (India) | |
| Highest point | |
| Coordinates | 23°49′N 91°49′E / 23.817°N 91.817°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Teliamura, Khowai district, Tripura |
| Parent range | Atharamura Hills |
Montang Valley[1][2] also known as Mountain of Peace[3] is a village and tourist attraction in the Atharamura Hills under Teliamura sub-division in the Khowai district of the Indian state of Tripura.[4] It is located around 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the capital city Agartala, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from National Highway 8 (India) near Teliamura and is known for its floating clouds and scenic beauty.[5][6]
History
[edit]In 2016, the valley was explored by a journalist and filmmaker turned politician Kamal Kalai. He devised innovative plans to tap into the tourism potential of the area.[7]
In 2021, Kalai became and Executive Member of TTAADC. With a strategic approach, he successfully secured funds from the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to facilitate the construction of connecting roads from National Highway 8 to Montang and built a 'Tong ghar' there(a traditional tribal house).[8][9][10] Following Kalai's sharing of images of the location on social media, they quickly went viral.[11][12] Subsequently, the place experienced an unexpected surge in popularity, transforming into a bustling tourist attraction and emerging as a new destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts.[13][14]
References
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- ^ "Montang or the mountain of peace in Tripura calls people to her lap". firstdespatch.com.
- ^ Shenoy, Sanjana (3 January 2023). "Seeking A North East Hidden Gem In 2023? Head To Montang In Tripura!". Curly Tales. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "How Montang valley Become Tourist Attractive Place". 4 February 2024.
- ^ Agnihotri, Akanksha (2 January 2023). "Montang is emerging as a new tourist destination on Tripura's tourism map". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Montang, the place of endless beauty..." www.tripuratimes.com.
- ^ "Unexplored Montang new destination for tourists in Tripura". The Times of India. 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Montang, an unexplored paradise ready to attract visitors in Tripura". India Today NE. 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Tripura: Montang's 'Mountain of Peace' soon becoming a hot spot for back packers". assamtribune.com. 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Unexplored Montang rising on Tripura's tourism map". EastMojo. 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Unexplored Montang rising on Tripura's tourism map". PTI News.
- ^ "Unexplored Montang Rising Is Slowly On Tripura's Tourism Map". News18. 5 January 2023.
- ^ "त्रिपुरा का नया टूरिस्ट स्पॉट बनकर उभर रहा 'मोंतांग', दूर-दूर से देखने आ रहे लोग". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). 2 January 2023.