Bomdila: The Day of the Oracle
Is GRL Monastery the only thing to see in Bomdila? What about the monk who reads your future? Or the market with exotic local products? There is definitely more to this place.
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Arunachal Pradesh
Dirang Dzong: A Village Walk into the 9th Century
Dirang Dzong is a classic Monpa village near the Dirang Town dating back to 9th century. The name comes from a medieval fortress in the village.
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Brokpa Herders of Arunachal: Meeting The Nomads of Tawang
Brokpa herders of West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh are nomadic pastoralists who rare yaks in the high Himalayas practicing transhumance.
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Sela Pass: Of Floating Peaks & Frozen Lakes
Sela Pass (Se La) in Arunachal is the gateway to Tawang & Sela Lake is also located near the top. 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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Mechuka: Not That Far Yet Too Far
Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh is situated near the Chinese border and is one of the farthest destinations in India being groomed as a tourist spot.
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Mechuka: Instagram Teaser
Teaser images from the Mechuka trip. Check the next post for more details.
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Namdapha: Flora, Flora, Flora!
Namdapha, the rainforest in Arunachal Pradesh, is something that had been on my bucket list for a long time. Finally I managed it and here is a first hand guide on how to do it.
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