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The Mystic Mountain Japfü

This dates back to the 23rd of January, 2022 almost towards the end of the cold toe-biting winter. I, along with my brother and a few of our friends decided to go on an impromptu trek to the second highest peak in Nagaland – Mt. Japfu which lies at an elevation of 3048 meters above […]
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The Indigenous Peoples of Northeast India

A Look at the Tribal Communities of the Far East We were all indigenous at some point in time and space. Modernity has taken the world over! We evolve and grow into one global culture! But what have we left behind? And who are they that still protect and conserve the true essence of living […]
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A Lofty Valley at the Edge of the Himalayas

The memory lingers to a few many years ago when I and two of my friends had embarked on a long road trip to explore the country’s eastern most edges – a lofty valley hidden deep in the Himalayas and amongst the remotest places on the planet. We started one crisp winter morning from the […]
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Reminiscence over a cup of Assam Tea

It’s a fine evening, dusk slowly moving in, turning the blue skies a hue of gold. It’s tea time. My soul sisters and I have gathered in the veranda around a dainty wooden table for plush conversation. The best of pastries in town and the finest of Assam tea. I pour the delightful hot beverage […]
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The region of Northeast India is host to a kaleidoscope of tribal cultures that live in harmony with nature

The Tribes

Adi
Tribe

Adi, meaning “hill man” or “man of hill”, is a large tribe inhabiting the unspoiled valleys of the Brahmaputra River during its course in South Tibet.

Angami Tribe

Historically, Angami religion was that of tsana (meaning ‘way of ancestors’), which was characterized by belief in spirits…

Konyak Tribe

“The Konyak performs no rites or ceremonies till the sowing begins. He realizes that the cutting of the jungle and the proper clearing of the…

Nocte Tribe

The Noctes are the easternmost inhabitants of India who inhabit the remotely forested and sensitive frontiers of Patkai Hills…

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Only a few travelers take the arduous trek up the Siang Valley into the mystical lands of Pemako. They say it is a deep calling that inspires them to take this journey to visit the promised land so foretold by the seers of Tibetan Buddhism.

This landscape is from the state of Mizoram, India's least touristic destination. A land of charming Christian people where every morning and every evening the sky provides some of the most mesmerizing sunrises and sunsets.

The wilds of Northeast India beckons with countless rivers and jungles, a truly humbling experience to be surrounded by nature in its truest form! #northeastindia #whereisnortheast #incredibleindia #wildrivers #wanderlust #callofthewild #arunachalpradesh #naturetherapy

The mighty Namdapha National Park at the eastern edge of India is a spellbinding forest untouched and unexplored. A haven for rare flora and fauna that can only be explored through treks into the jungle as there are no roads here.

Built by knotting the roots of the wild fig tree, the living root bridges of Meghalaya are known to last for centuries! They are used by the Khasi people to get across the numerous streams that adorn the landscape and travel to their villages deep within the hills.

#incredibleindia #aruanchalpradesh #secretplaces #northeastindia

The hidden valleys of the Eastern Himalayas are shrouded by mystery. Unexplored, remote, and untouched by modern civilization, a beautiful experience for any traveler who chooses to visit and be enchanted by this mystical landscape.

Once almost hunted to extinction, the Indian Rhino populations have incredibly bounced back in the protected areas of Assam. The tall grasslands here are a perfect habitat providing both food and cover besides a safe place to bring up their young.

A lady weaves on a traditional handloom in Mizoram. Northeast India is famous for its handmade shawls and weaves, with each tribe having its own choice of colors and patterns. They bring to life ancient motifs and designs passed down for generations and wear them with pride presenting both their creativity and knowledge of this age-old technique.