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Poi Pee Mau Tai: Tai Khamti New Year at Namsai-Chowkham

Poi Pee Mau Tai is the New Year festival of the Tai Khamptis has become the biggest festival amongst the folks of the Tai communities in the world. So, old rituals have been enhanced and presented as a modern fetsival and this idea to celebrate the New Year day festival in accordance with the ancient Tai calendar, according to which, we saw the beginning of the 2119th year!

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Dzukou Valley Trek, Nagaland: A Complete Guide

28 Comments / North East India, Nagaland, Traveller FAQs / Jitaditya Narzary

Complete travel guide to Dzukou Valley Trek near Kohima in Nagaland with route, transport, accommodation, rates, budget, itinerary, season, and other details.

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Sela Pass: Floating Peaks, Frozen Lakes & A New Tunnel

4 Comments / North East India, Arunachal Pradesh / Jitaditya Narzary

Sela Pass (Se La) in Arunachal is the gateway to Tawang & Sela Lake is also located near the top. The New Sela Tunnel provides all weather connectivity. At 4170 meters, it remains mostly frozen and although roads are pretty decent nowadays, driving can still be challenging as the ice makes it slippery.

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Digboi: Of Oil & War

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Digboi is the first oil refinery in Asia started in 1902. However, there is much more to this town and its surrounding area including WWII Cemetery.

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Tezpur: Where the Wingwoman Takes the Centerstage

Leave a Comment / Assam, North East India / Jitaditya Narzary

Tezpur is a city in Assam with an ancient history. Many arcaelogical sites, temples, & rock inscriptions make it worth a visit & it is also a gateway to Tawang.

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Dehing Patkai National Park: A Morning Hike Through The Rainforest

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Dehing Patkai National Park is located in the northeastern corner of Assam bordering Arunachal Pradesh on the foothills of Patkai hills. The park is a deciduous rainforest with semi-evergreen and lush green flora. It’s made up of Jeypore, Upper Dehing, and Dirok. The Burhiding or Dehing River flows through the forest.

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Hornbill Festival 2023: A Complete Travel Guide

17 Comments / North East India, Nagaland, Traveller FAQs / Jitaditya Narzary

All you need to know about the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland 2023 including stays, how to reach, and other things to do.

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Tawang Travel Guide: (Including Dirang, Bomdila, Shergaon & More)

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Tawang Travel Guide covers not only the Tawang Town but the entire circuit covering DIrang, Bomdila, & Shergaon.

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Wakka Village: The Wancho Citadel

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Wakka Village is a remote Wancho village in the Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh that is gradually beginning to attract tourists.

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Jadisil Fish Sanctuary, Garo Hills

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Jadisil Fish Sanctuary is located in Tolegre, near Emangre, South Garo Hills. It’s not far from Wari Chora.

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Konsa Village: The Wancho Frontier of Longding

1 Comment / North East India, Arunachal Pradesh / Jitaditya Narzary

Konsa is a major Wancho village in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh, not war from Myanmar border. It must NOT be confused with Khonsa town in Tirap.

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Tirap and Longding Tourist Circuits: A Guide to Arunachal’s Newest Offerings

1 Comment / Arunachal Pradesh, North East India / Jitaditya Narzary

Tirap and Longding are two of the remotest and lest explored districts of Arunachal Pradesh that are finally getting promoted as its latest tourism circuit. Inhabited by Noctes, Wanchos, Tutsas, and Ollos, this area has much to see.

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