| Montang Valley | |
| Map: | India Tripura#India2 |
| Location: | Teliamura, Khowai district, Tripura |
| Range: | Atharamura Hills |
| Label Position: | left |
| Coordinates: | 23.8167°N 140°W |
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]
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]