Aiyang Tlang, Mountain summit in Thanchi, Bangladesh.
Aiyang Tlang is a mountain summit in Bandarban district that reaches approximately 1,005 meters in elevation. The peak sits near the Myanmar border and forms part of a mountain range with several other summits in the area.
The mountain was first precisely mapped in 2019 when a surveyor confirmed its exact elevation through GPS measurements. This documentation helped establish the peak's importance in the region's geography.
The Bawm ethnic community maintains strong connections to Aiyang Tlang, with Van Rausang Bawm first identifying the peak in the 1980s.
Reaching this summit requires planning and assistance from local community members familiar with the terrain. Travel is easier during drier months when conditions are more stable for mountain access.
The summit sits approximately 300 meters from the Myanmar border and belongs to a cluster of peaks called Mowdok. This proximity to the border makes the location geographically distinctive within the region.
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