Arunachal CM Khandu flags off ‘Trans-Arunachal Drive’

The Trans-Arunachal Highway or NH 13

The Drive, powered by Mahindra Adventure is expected to cover a distance of 2500 km from Namsai in the East to Tawang in the West. The road excursion will offer a chance to experience the unexplored State in the most unique way possible.

On this occasion Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Tourism Minister Nakap Nalo, Lok Sabha Member Tapir Gao and a number of legislators and officials were present.

The event is managed by the Motorsports Club of Arunachal while Mahindra Adventure has taken up this event with specially prepared adventure vehicles. JK Tyres and Industries and some others were sponsoring this event.

 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu falgging off the Trans Arunachal Drive

“We hope to provide a memorable experience to the members as they discover the boundless cultural steams in a giant patch of unexplored green on the country's map. The entire state is a perfect ground for adventure sports and has emerged as the favorite driving destination of the Northeast region,” he said.

The 15 days, one-of-a-kind, expedition will traverse from the high altitudes of the Himalayas cutting across the entire length of the state to the sub-tropical forests. Through the drive, the enthusiasts would witness a confluence of the country's first sun rays, pristine scenery, an array of flora and fauna, beautiful monasteries, along tribal culture and tradition.

The Trans-Arunachal Highway -- also called NH-13 -- is a two-lane highway project extending from Tawang in the western part of the state to Kanubari in the east covering 1,559 km. The highway will connect the district headquarters and other important places and help greatly in reducing the isolation of the people of the State.

There is no other road in the entire country that can match the beauty, landscape, road condition, and wilderness of the Trans-Arunachal Highway. Propagating a safe environment, the trip has been conducted with a series of stringent safety protocols in line with the government mandate, informed official sources.