How did Verrier Elwin describe the Monpa tribes?
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corner between Bhutan and Tibet. It is famous for a number of reasons. First, for it's Buddhist monastery in a beautiful upland Valley; secondly, because it was the first place of importance, which the Dalai Lama visit when he sought asylum four years ago; and thirdly, because it was captured by that Chinese in 1962 and a later, because it was re-occupied by the lamas and the Indian administrators after a few weeks.
Verrier Elwin and his second wife Lilawent to Tawang in the month of May 1956 following the very route, which the Dalai Lama had used, but in the reverse order. Then the only way to travel was on foot or pony; but later a Mountain Road made it more easily accessible.
Explanation:
Elwin described the Monpa tribes are singularly courteous,gentle and friendly. They take off their hats and holding them between their hands,make a little bow at every word.