DURING the trekking season of Mount Taungwine located in Mawlamyine resumed in De­cember, the arrival of walkers and pilgrims has reached even over 2,000 on weekends, accord­ing to the Sasananwe Founda­tion.

 

On 21 and 22 December, there were 1,200 and 2,000 walk­ers respectively and around 1,500 on some days. It is expect­ed that the visitor arrival will be larger during coming long holidays, said residents.

 

“Taungwine is like Manda­lay Hill. We can view our town, Mawlamyine from the top of Mount Taungwine so people enjoy visiting here. The trekking path is crowded from 5 am,” said a resident.

 

Recently, the weather has become cold at the foot of the mountain and walkers are ad­vised to get dressed warmly. The three-month trekking and pilgrimage season, which is designated in December, Jan­uary and February, started on 1 December, said the Sasananwe Foundation. — MT/ZS