Tamladu Festival is an important yearly event of Digaru and Mizu Mishmis in Lohit Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. Ancient rituals are done for the wellbeing of the world by the shamans while cultural events and festivities run alongside.
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Sangti is basically a sub-valley of Dirang with a village of the same name. The turquoise river and the fecund valley around it offer great views and are dotted with paddy fields, fruit orchards & nowadays even homestays and campsites.
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Majuli Island has slowly blossomed into a hub of backpacking. If it reads carefully, it can become a model for sustainable rural tourism. I cycled around Majuli for 5 days and this travelogue is a tribute to this new Majuli of possibilities rather than the age-old Issues.
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Longwa is the largest village of Konyak Nagas on the Indo-Myanmar Border in Mon district of Nagaland. From the Angh to the Gunsmith, there is much to see here.
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Mandala is an ancient mountain pass near Dirang in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Nowadays it is known for 108 Buddhist Manes developed as a tourist attraction while the deep forests in the area are ideal for bird watchers.
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Shergaon (Seinthuk) is a small village in a picturesque valley that occupies the western parts of West Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh, bordering Bhutan. Along with Rupa, it is the homeland of Sherdukpen people.
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Hongphoi Villae in Mon District of Nagaland is your best chance to spot the traditional Konyak tattooed headhunters. These were traditions of the past, when they used to be fearsome warriors. Newer generations have moved on to a more “mainstream” lifestyle.
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A list of WWII sites from Northeast India like War cemeteries at Kohima, Imphal, Guwahati, Digboi, Jairampur, WW II Museum at Kisama, Japanese Memorial at Maibam Lokpa Ching, and INA Museum at Moirang.
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The Roing-Mayudia-Anini circuit is one of the 11 major tourist circuits in Arunachal Pradesh. It is visited mostly in the winter to witness snowfall and enjoy the orange season in Dambuk.
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A day trek through the open meadows of Dirang Valley that can be reached after a quick hike. It can be a part of longer Dirang Dzong to Sangti Valley trek if developed and promoted well. Scores of treks are possible in Dirang including the one described above, although not all have been developed yet for tourists.
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Chandubi Lake is a quick weekend gateway from Guwahati city in Kamrup District. It is the central attraction with numerous fledgling activities that will grow in the future, including birding, cycling, short day hiking, ethnic & rural tourism, tea tourism, and handicrafts.
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A quick visit to the Chamaguri Satra, the center of Majuli’s famed, mask-making culture.
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