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]

Montang Valley
Montang Valley is located in Tripura
Montang Valley
Montang Valley
Location of in Tripura
Montang Valley is located in India
Montang Valley
Montang Valley
Montang Valley (India)
Highest point
Coordinates23°49′N 91°49′E / 23.817°N 91.817°E / 23.817; 91.817
Geography
LocationTeliamura, Khowai district, Tripura
Parent rangeAtharamura Hills

History

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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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  1. ^ "chaos erupts in montang valley in tripura locals oppose forest departments jfm plan". enewstime.in.
  2. ^ "Tripura's Montang Valley reels under tension over land issue". tripuratimes.com.
  3. ^ "Montang or the mountain of peace in Tripura calls people to her lap". firstdespatch.com.
  4. ^ Shenoy, Sanjana (3 January 2023). "Seeking A North East Hidden Gem In 2023? Head To Montang In Tripura!". Curly Tales. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  5. ^ "How Montang valley Become Tourist Attractive Place". 4 February 2024.
  6. ^ Agnihotri, Akanksha (2 January 2023). "Montang is emerging as a new tourist destination on Tripura's tourism map". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Montang, the place of endless beauty..." www.tripuratimes.com.
  8. ^ "Unexplored Montang new destination for tourists in Tripura". The Times of India. 2 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Montang, an unexplored paradise ready to attract visitors in Tripura". India Today NE. 1 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Tripura: Montang's 'Mountain of Peace' soon becoming a hot spot for back packers". assamtribune.com. 3 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Unexplored Montang rising on Tripura's tourism map". EastMojo. 1 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Unexplored Montang rising on Tripura's tourism map". PTI News.
  13. ^ "Unexplored Montang Rising Is Slowly On Tripura's Tourism Map". News18. 5 January 2023.
  14. ^ "त्रिपुरा का नया टूरिस्ट स्पॉट बनकर उभर रहा 'मोंतांग', दूर-दूर से देखने आ रहे लोग". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). 2 January 2023.