Ajay Kamalakaran’s Newsletter

Share this post

User's avatar
Ajay Kamalakaran’s Newsletter
Notes from Tawang: Tough hikes and annoying visitors

Notes from Tawang: Tough hikes and annoying visitors

It’s unfortunate that some people from other parts of India treat the indigenous Monpas of Tawang like they’re some kind of colonial subjects.

Ajay Kamalakaran's avatar
Ajay Kamalakaran
Mar 14, 2022
∙ Paid

Share this post

User's avatar
Ajay Kamalakaran’s Newsletter
Notes from Tawang: Tough hikes and annoying visitors
Share

How does someone who can easily run 7 kilometres on a humid Bombay morning on Juhu Beach fare when he has to walk 2 kilometres in Tawang in February? This is not a no-brainer! The 3000-metre altitude and the hilly paths make the hike an incredibly difficult and challenging task!

My lovely homestay, located near Tawang’s New Market, offered a beautiful v…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Ajay Kamalakaran
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share