Over 100 Trekker Join Tawang’s ‘Salt Trek’ Celebrating Ancestral Trail

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, became the focal point of a heritage walk as over 100 trekkers set out on the Salt Trek, an ancient trade route that once linked the region with neighboring valleys. The event, organized by local tourism officials, aimed to revive the cultural memory of the trail and promote sustainable tourism in the high‑altitude town.

Participants, ranging from local youth to adventure enthusiasts from across the state, followed the rugged path that winds through pine forests, alpine meadows and historic monasteries. Along the way, guides highlighted the significance of the salt trade that historically sustained the local economy and shaped the cultural landscape.

The trek concluded at a designated resting point where organizers briefed attendees on conservation measures to protect the fragile ecosystem. Officials said the positive response underscores growing interest in heritage‑based travel and could become an annual attraction for Tawang.