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Forts in North East India
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Forts in North East India

June 14, 2020 by Suman

Like any other fort, the ones here too have fascinating stories – of Tibetan assassins to British invaders. While most of them have shrunk with time & barely stand tall, they still speak at length about the cultural & historic significance of this region.

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Beginner’s guide to Acute Mountain Sickness
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Beginner’s guide to Acute Mountain Sickness

February 29, 2020 by Suman

Acute Mountain Sickness is due to sudden ascent to higher altitude areas usually after 8,000 ft or more due to lack of oxygen levels and air pressure.

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Jatinga in Assam – where birds fly to die!
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Jatinga in Assam – where birds fly to die!

September 30, 2018 by Suman

The early tribal settlers of Jatinga – Zeme Nagas were terrorised to witness the birds dropping dead from the sky. One day disoriented birds flocked to a bonfire lit by the locals in a field to scare off wild pigs.

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Best Things To Do In Guwahati In 48 Hours
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Best Things To Do In Guwahati In 48 Hours

July 10, 2018 by Suman

Guwahati – a city like any other. Considered being the gateway to North East India, this faceless city to some is still just a starting point for their trips to more fascinating destinations like Meghalaya, Kaziranga, and Majuali. This summer I was…

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Explore The Temple Town Of Hajo In Assam
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Explore The Temple Town Of Hajo In Assam

July 4, 2018 by Suman

A place where culture and religion meet each other, in Hajo Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims co-exist in harmony since time immemorial. Hajo is 30 km from Guwahati and is an ancient pilgrimage site of major importance but now almost forgotten. The monuments…

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Five Things to do in Tripura – The Land of Legends
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Five Things to do in Tripura – The Land of Legends

July 3, 2018 by Suman

Tucked away amidst serene hills, rolling valleys and abundance of natural beauty, Tripura is known to be the land of mystery and enigma. The least visited state in India by tourists, Tripura never found itself on the world tourism map. The reason…

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Kamakhaya Temple: My Personal Experiences
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Kamakhaya Temple: My Personal Experiences

April 18, 2018 by Suman

The story of the Bleeding Goddess Kamakhaya Temple is one of the oldest among the 51 Shakti-Peeths. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya. Like any other pilgrim destination, Kamakhaya too has many interesting stories of origin. My favourite, Khamakhaya…

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Manas National Park: Paradise Reclaimed
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Manas National Park: Paradise Reclaimed

April 12, 2018 by Suman

Manas National Park is situated along the banks of Manas River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Assam. On the other side of Manas river which serves as an international boundary between India and Bhutan…

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Apong – Local brewed wine of the Nyishi Tribe
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Apong – Local brewed wine of the Nyishi Tribe

March 21, 2018 by Suman

This article is originally written for La Vida Travel Magazine. Wine and religion have a harmonious and intimate association since time immemorial. Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and even the Asians associate wine with spirituality and mysticism. Nearly all religious celebrations around the world…

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The Ultimate Guide to Yazali Nyokum Yullo Festival
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The Ultimate Guide to Yazali Nyokum Yullo Festival

February 5, 2018 by Suman

‘Come co-exist with nature’ was the motto of this year`s Yazali Nyokum Yullo Festival. As reality quivers, embrace everything new that makes way for a hypnogogic dreamscape of mystifying enigma. The Panyor river along the village will lure you to its fringes…

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Top 8 Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh
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Top 8 Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh

January 22, 2018 by Suman

Perched on the north-eastern part of India is Arunachal Pradesh, like a Hornbill (their state bird) on a tree top. Traveling to Arunachal needs a lot of preparation, including the procurement of an Inner Line Permit (even for Indians!). However, these hurdles…

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Khonoma: The First Green Village of India
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Khonoma: The First Green Village of India

August 2, 2017 by Suman

Blessed with rich flora and fauna, Khonoma is a beautiful settlement of Angami-Nagas, an indigenous warrior tribe of Nagaland.  20 km from Kohima, this quaint village in Dzokou Valley is a forerunner in changing the game in environmental preservation practices. One will…

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Dzokou Valley : Valley of Flowers of the North East
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Dzokou Valley : Valley of Flowers of the North East

July 25, 2017 by Suman

The trees stood ghost-like, silent spectators of the vastness of peppermint green mountains, the overhung clouds and a vein like river. The only thing I could see bigger than the peaks was the plum purple sky. As we reached the base camp,…

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War Cemetery in Kohima, Nagaland
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War Cemetery in Kohima, Nagaland

July 22, 2017 by Suman

“When you go home, tell them of us and say; for your tomorrow, we gave our today” At first look, the war cemetery looks like a perfectly manicured garden. It’s only when you see the graves with such heart-rending messages that you…

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Inner Line Permit for North East India
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Inner Line Permit for North East India

May 24, 2017 by Suman

The Seven Sisters has a sibling now, they are not seven anymore. The government of India added Sikkim to the list and now Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura are collectively known as Ashta Lakshmi States (Ashta meaning eight).  The…

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Ten things to pack for North-East India Trip
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Ten things to pack for North-East India Trip

May 21, 2017 by Suman

I have always struggled with packing, sometimes I over-pack but most of the times I under-pack. In both the situations I have faced some challenging situations, so I thought of writing about what to pack or not-to-pack for a trip. As I…

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