Samaguri Satra: Mask-Making Hub of Majuli
A quick visit to the Chamaguri Satra, the center of Majuli’s famed, mask-making culture.
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North East India
Lhagyala Gompa: Thoughts on Tibetan Cultural Sphere
The Lhagyala Gompa is situated atop a hill near Morshing village, a few hrs from Bomdila. It was constructed by Kachen Lama in the 7th century, which makes it one of the oldest monasteries in the region, much older than the Tawang Monastery.
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Torgya Festival at Tawang Monastery: A Cham Dance Extravaganza
Torgya is one of the major monastic festivals in Tawang Monastery that takes place every January. 21 different types of Cham (Mask Dance) performances are major attractions during the festival
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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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Shnongpdeng: Emerald Escapades
Shnongpdeng is basically a small village, which is a few KMs away from the small town of Dawki. Both are on the banks of the same Umgot River and so, you get similar views. However, common sense can tell you that a secluded village is always better than a town on the highway.
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Sri Surya Pahar: Hills of Oblivion
The hills of Sri Surya in Goalpara district of Assam is its most important archaeological site that has Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain remains of unexplained vintage.
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Bagori Range of Kaziranga: A Quick Morning Jeep Safari
Bagori-range in Kaziranga National Park is comparatively offered good rhino sighting during the jeep safari along with many bird sightings including the black-necked stork.
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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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Phe Phe Falls: Poetry In Two Steps
Phe Phe Falls or Phea Phea Falls is a two-step waterfall located in the West Jaintia Hills District in Meghalaya. It is around 20 KMs away from Jowai, close to a small town called Jarain.
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Imphal in 24 Hours: A Heritage Walk & Travel Guide
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.
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Loktak Lake: Night at a Floating Homestay
So, I spent a night in Loktak Lake. It was a quick trip while coming back from the Ukhrul Trekking trip, and I barely had the time for a night stay without much exploration. Generally, I don’t even write about mere stays but the very act of staying in the middle of the lake is
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