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Shirui Kashong Trek: Irises Before the Lilies

2019/06/162019/06/16 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments Manipur Trekking, Shirui Hills Trek, Shirui Kashong, Shirui Lily, Ukhrul

Shirui Hills Trek to the abode of the fabled but ephemeral Shirui Lily is fairly simple. Lack of information still made it challenging but now I am making it easier for everyone.

North East India Sikkim

Yuksom: The First Capital of Sikkim

2019/06/112019/06/11 Jitaditya Narzary 1 Comment Dubdi Monastery, Kathok Lake, Kathok Monastery, Norbugang, Pelling, West Sikkim, Yuksom

Yuksom near Pelling is a hub for Goecha La & Dzongri Treks & also a serene hill station with historical delights like Norbugang, Kathok, & Dubdi Monastery.

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Dzukou Valley Trek: A Lonely Night in the Jungle and Other Struggles

2019/06/042019/06/05 Jitaditya Narzary 23 Comments Dzukou Costs, Dzukou Valley, Nagaland, Northeast India

Complete travelogue & guide to Dzukou Valley Trek near Kohima in Nagaland with route, accommodation, rates, budget, and other details.

Nagaland North East India

Dzukou Again: Lilies of the Valley

2019/05/312019/05/31 Jitaditya Narzary 12 Comments Dzukou Lily, Dzukou Valley, Jakhama Route, Nagaland, Northeast India, Trekking, Viswema Route

Dzukou Valley Trek again, but with Dzukou Lilies in full bloom in May & helped by clear weather. Summer seems the best season here. Tried the Jakhama Route too.

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Tezpur: The Cultural Capital of Assam

2019/05/20 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments assam, Tezpur

Tezpur is a historical city in Assam, which is also the gateway to places like Tawang and Bomdila in Arunachal.

Manipur North East India

Imphal in 24 Hours: A Heritage Walk & More

2019/03/302019/03/30 Jitaditya Narzary 11 Comments Ima Keithel, Imphal, Imphal War Cemetery, Indian Army War Cemetery, Kangla Fort, Nupi Lan

Kangla For, two WW-II cemeteries, Japanese War Memorial, Ima Keithel, Shaid Minar, Nupi Lan… ther’s a lot of things to do in Imphal in one day.

Itineraries North East India Sikkim Unsolicited Tips

Ideal Sikkim Itineraries

2019/03/232019/03/23 Jitaditya Narzary 2 Comments Sikkim Itineary

Multi-day Itineraries for exploring Sikkim covering Gangtok, Yumthang, Nathu La, Namchi, Ravangla & more.

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Yumthang: Valley of Flowers Under the Snow

2019/03/232019/03/23 Jitaditya Narzary 4 Comments Lachung, North Sikkim, Sikkim, Yumthang Valley

Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim is known for its rhododendron groves and flowery meadows in spring & summer. It gets covered in snow in winter but remains popular among tourists.

Assam North East India

Majuli on a Pink Cycle

2019/03/122019/03/12 Jitaditya Narzary 8 Comments assam, Majuli, Northeast India

A travel blog with an account of exploring Majuli on a bicycle, visiting Satras, drinking apong (rice beer), spotting birds, interviewing artists, and much more.

North East India Sikkim

Rabdentse Ruins: The Second Capital of Sikkim

2019/03/052019/03/06 Jitaditya Narzary 2 Comments Geyzing, Northeast India, Pelling, Rabdentse, West Sikkim

Rabdentse, a major archaeological site in West Sikkim located between Pelling & Geyzing, was the second capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814 AD.

North East India Sikkim

Rimbi Orange Garden: A Glimpse of Organic Sikkim

2019/02/172019/02/17 Jitaditya Narzary 10 Comments Farming, Organic, Pelling, Rimbi, Sikkim, West Sikkim

Rimbi Orange Garden, or Sewaro Rock Garden is a private organic orange garden around 13 KMs from Pelling, near the waterfall of same name, en-route to Yuksom.