Tawang to host northeast’s biggest kayaking tournament

OUR CORRESPONDENT

ITANAGAR: Tawang will host the northeast’s biggest kayaking tournament next month in the fast-flowing Tawang Chu river, which is joined by two rivers from Tibet before flowing through Bhutan and finally merging with the Brahmaputra.

Beginning February 5, the kayaking event, ‘Tawangchu Tides’, will take the participants through six days of heart-pounding thrills as they navigate the Tawang Chu river’s Class 5 rapids, according to a release issued by the organiser.

The strategically significant Tawang is located at an altitude of more than 10,000 feet above sea level and close to the border with China.

The historic and picturesque town is also known for its stunning landscapes and spiritual heritage.

It is the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso and is home to one of Asia’s oldest monasteries which was founded in 1680.

As many as 130 kayakers from across the world are expected to join the event.

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