Hornbill Festival: A Complete Travel Guide
All you need to know about the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, one of the biggest annual cultural events in the North Eastern India.
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Cherries of Shillong: Prolonged Hunt, Fleeting Blossoms
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival takes place early November to mark the ephemeral blooming of pinkish white cherries. Good music and local wines are primary draws.
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The Northeast India World War II Trail
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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Unakoti: Those Hills Have Eyes
Unakoti, the most famous archaeological site in Northeast India dating back to 7th-9th century CE, is located between two important towns, Dharmanagar, and Kailashahar in Northern Tripura. and known for its larger than life bas-relief sculptures.
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Kohima: Things to do after Hornbill
Kohima isn’t limited to the Hornbill Festival only. From the relics of WW II to the most picturesque treks in India called Dzukou, and from traditional Naga villages like Khonoma, Dzuleke, & Touphema to cherry blossoms of Pfutsero, there’s much to be done.
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Neermahal: Extravagance on the Edge
Tripura takes immense pride in Neermahal. This is supposed to be one of the only two water palaces in India
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Ukhrul & Shirui Lily Festival Travel Guide
The Shirui Lily festival is organized to celebrate the annual blossoming of Shirui lily (Lilium Mackliniae), that only grows in the hills surrounding Ukhrul, a hill district in Manipur. Ukhrul town is around 80 Kms from Imphal and primarily inhabited by Tangkhul Nagas. It only blooms for a few weeks, generally in the early summer season.
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Pilak: Vestiges of Samatata
Pilak is an important archaeological site in Tripura, with remains from 8th to 12th century. It is 62 Kms from Udaipur, which itself is an important historical city with many ancient temples and lakes.
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The Tinsukia-Roing-Mayudia-Hunli-Anini Circuit
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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Tripura: A Backpacker’s Oasis That No One Knows Of
From excellent rail connectivity to comfortable accommodation, and from rich history to pocket friendly food, Tripura is a budget traveller’s paradise that no one knows of.
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Dzukou Valley Trek: A Lonely Night in the Jungle and Other Struggles
Complete travelogue of Dzukou Valley Trek near Kohima with route, accommodation, rates, and other details.
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Pfutsero: An Unlikely Utopia
Inhabited by Chakesang Nagas, Pfutsero in Phek district of Nagaland is a great offbeat detour from Kohima. At 2133 mts, it is the highest and coldest town in the state.
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