ITANAGAR, Dec 30: The two-day trekking expedition to Budum Langney (snake stone) which was led by Rajya Sabha MP Nabam Rebia culminated at the newly inaugurated Budum Langney Trekker's Base Camp at Satang on Wednesday.
The trek which started from Taa Shi was also joined by Eversters, scientists and officials.
Calling the snake stone not just an ordinary stone but which has an entire history behind it, Rebia said that the expedition is an attempt to promote eco tourism.
Informing that rupees 2 crore fund was sanctioned for the development of the area, he said that a separate trekking route will be made to preserve the area from exploitation.
The expedition also explored Tenger Yarney hill which has the historical Graham point, where a British officer had fallen down while undertaking an expedition to Sagalee during the early 1940s.
The Budum Langney which is located at 932 meters above sea level amid Horo Yarney hill in Toru circle has the footprints of Tai Bida still visible with holes where Balang Budum - a kind of snake - appeared before Tai Bida as a symbol of his downfall.
More than 50 participants had taken part in the two days trekking expedition, organized by Papum Pare district administration in collaboration with Tribal Adventure Tours.

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