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Adventure Trek Begins in Arunachal Pradesh Ahead of 64th Walong Day, Honouring 1962 Heroes
✍️ Lokmat Times
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 07:48 AM
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An adventure trek was launched in Arunachal Pradesh to mark the 64th Walong Day, paying tribute to the soldiers who fought in the 1962 Indo‑China war.
A multi‑day adventure trek kicked off in Arunachal Pradesh as part of the celebrations for the 64th Walong Day. The trek, organized by the state tourism department, follows a route that threads through the rugged hills and river valleys surrounding Walong, a historic frontier town.
Participants, including local youth, trekkers and a few visitors, set out from the town’s base camp early on Saturday. Organisers said the walk is intended to showcase the region’s natural beauty while also serving as a moving reminder of the bravery displayed during the 1962 Indo‑China conflict.
Along the trail, volunteers have placed small memorial markers that recount the sacrifices of the soldiers who defended the area in 1962. The event underscores both the growing adventure‑tourism potential of Arunachal Pradesh and the community’s commitment to preserving its war‑heritage memory.
The trek is scheduled to conclude on Walong Day, when a formal ceremony will be held at the local war memorial, bringing together veterans, families and officials to honor the fallen.
Authorities hope the initiative will encourage more responsible tourism in the remote northeast while keeping the legacy of the 1962 heroes alive for future generations.
Participants, including local youth, trekkers and a few visitors, set out from the town’s base camp early on Saturday. Organisers said the walk is intended to showcase the region’s natural beauty while also serving as a moving reminder of the bravery displayed during the 1962 Indo‑China conflict.
Along the trail, volunteers have placed small memorial markers that recount the sacrifices of the soldiers who defended the area in 1962. The event underscores both the growing adventure‑tourism potential of Arunachal Pradesh and the community’s commitment to preserving its war‑heritage memory.
The trek is scheduled to conclude on Walong Day, when a formal ceremony will be held at the local war memorial, bringing together veterans, families and officials to honor the fallen.
Authorities hope the initiative will encourage more responsible tourism in the remote northeast while keeping the legacy of the 1962 heroes alive for future generations.