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.
Tirap and Longding Tourist Circuits: A Guide to Arunachal’s Newest Offerings Read More »
The sophistication of the sculptures at Deopahar Archaeological Site yet again made me feel the what felt at Guwahati Museum or for that matter, at a place like Sri Surya. The pre-Ahom classical antiquity of Assam is extremely underrated and it was pretty well-connected with the trends of the rest of India even during those times.
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Mt. Sielkal Peak (Sielkal Bung) is Assam’s 3rd Highest Peak and it is a part of the Borail Range. Sielkal trek takes you to the 1500 meter high peak in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. Tumjang is a village enroute so sometimes people use the term Tumjang Trek.
Sielkal Trek, Tumjang, Dima Hasao, Assam Read More »
Charaideo maidam refers to a series of hemispherical mounds that are graves of Ahom Kings at a distance of 30 KMs from Sivasagar town. It is vying to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Charaideo Maidam: Royal Graveyards of Ahoms now an UNESCO World Heritage Site Read More »
Wari Chora roughly means something like deep river near a high place. It’s basically a small canyon, a small hilly river with high hills on both sides. It’s located in the South Garo Hills of Meghalaya.
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Travel guide to Garo Hills of Meghalaya, one of the least explored areas in India that hides many gems like Balpakram National Park, Wari CHora Canyon, Siju Caves, Nokrek Trek, and much more.
Garo Hills Expedition: A Travel Guide for Rookie Tourists Read More »
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.
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2022: A Complete Guide Read More »
This is a list of top places to visit in North East India. This just covers the most famous destinations that first-timers seek to visit. Do note that there are many other options in the remote corners of the region but if it is your first time, you will probably look for something easy and
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The Roing-Mayudia-Anini circuit is one of the 11 major tourist circuits in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a great destination for challenging high altitude trekking and wildlife.
Anini Travel Guide: (Mayudia- Roing & Hunli) Read More »
The Anini Seven Lakes Trek is a difficult trek through the dense forests and alpine highlands of Upper Dibang Valley, not very far from the Tibetan frontiers. You’ll get to the lakes once you cross the dense rainforests but crossing the first hurdle itself takes some serious effort.
Anini Seven Lakes Trek: All You Need to Know Read More »
It is embarrassing but I had never explored North Guwahati before. It was one of the major blots in my career but I have managed to do it finally, although more things can be done here. Does it sound confusing? Let me explain for those who are NOT from Assam and have never been to
North Guwahati: Ashwaklanta & Dirgheswari Temples Read More »
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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