16/11/2025
An extraordinary chapter of Walong Day 2025 concluded with the successful completion of the exclusive Jachep Tso High Mountain Trek — a route that opens only during this commemorative period.
This year, 20 trekkers — including civilians and Indian Army personnel — covered over 100 km, beginning from Kaho and moving through Sheru, Malinja, the high-altitude hot spring, and finally reaching Jachep Camp at 4,200m, standing at the remarkable tri-junction of India–Tibet–Myanmar.
The journey unfolded across shifting landscapes — pine forests, maple and birch valleys, bamboo groves, rocky riverbeds, moss-laden forest floors, fresh landslides and long snow-covered stretches leading to Jachep Tso.
Trekkers witnessed transitions from subtropical to temperate to alpine zones, followed the dramatic course of the Dichu River, recorded rich birdlife, and walked through valleys brimming with Eastern Himalayan flora.
A rare highlight was the natural hot spring at 3,300m and the unforgettable night skies — from full moon glow to a star-filled, pristine Milky Way as the moon waned.
What made this journey truly meaningful was the time spent with the Indian Army, whose support, guidance and stories deepened the bond between trekkers and soldiers living in these remote high mountain frontiers.
The 12-day expedition became more than a trek — it became a walk through history, landscapes and the resilient spirit of the people who guard this land.
A journey of discovery, connection, and tribute — in honor of Walong and its heroes.
