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On the Road – Kaziranga National Park

I have probably been to Kaziranga National Park dozens of times. And when you see too much of a place, it might just begin to feel like home. There are countless memories here, some of them solitary, some with friends, some with family, and some with tourists of Greener Pastures! Yes, the wildlife is spectacular […]
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To Rainy Days in Pasighat

This little travelogue dates back to late June this year. My brother had gotten married to this lovely girl in Delhi and right after the marriage, we all flew back to our hometown in Dibrugarh, Assam. There was my family and some of the groomsmen who were eager to do some exploring in the northeast. […]
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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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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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The Hornbill Festival is underway in Kohima, Nagaland; bringing together the various Naga tribes in a glorious celebration of their culture. There is much to see at this gathering from traditional music and dances and local sports to ancient religious ceremonies. Loaded with craft shops, food stalls, flower shows, and displays of wood carvings, paintings, and sculptures, it resounds the true identity of the people who proudly call themselves the Naga!

The Noa- Dihing river makes its way into the valleys of Arunachal Pradesh. Sweet and clear, its waters will feed and nourish everything along its path from rainforests to tribal settlements to tea plantations; humans, trees and animals alike as it journeys to join the Brahmaputra in the plains of Assam.

This bright passerine known as the white-capped redstart is abundant in Northeast India. Usually spotted along gushing mountain streams, it perches on moss filled boulders while often wagging its tail or flaring its tail feathers.

The Buddhist architecture in Tawang only complements the beauty of the region. Delicate carvings and murals against the background of the sturdy Himalayan mountains! Monasteries and its people that have for generations preserved and resounded ancient Buddhist traditions!

White clouds hover over the Brahmaputra, a river per say but an ocean at sight! Islands on the horizon, boats waiting to take you there! Much to discover in the diverse land that is the Northeast of India!

The Reang Tribespeople also known as the Bru Tribes are one of the lesser-known ethnic groups of Northeast India. They mainly reside in the states of Tripura and Mizoram and speak the Kaubru language. The Reang practice an ancient and unique form of animism and polytheism with some more recent influences from Hindu philosophy.

We love everything outdoors – the rugged path, stary nights, camping by the riverside! The adventures that wait upon us in faraway places and friends to be made along the way! Nature our guide, the changing seasons and terrains that teach us and mold us into the travelers we become!

The passes of the high Eastern Himalayas welcome the winter season this year. The landscape turns into a carpet of snow and the weather a bitter cold. Out with your sweaters and mittens, the Tawang region in Arunachal Pradesh is one of the best places to get your snowy experience in the country! DM for details.

Areca nut is grown abundantly in many parts of Northeast India and often sold or given in exchange for other produce. Eaten usually after a meal along with the betel leaf, this intoxicant gives some of the locals stained teeth often visible in their charming smiles. This tiny shelter made from Areca palm leaves and bamboo is perhaps for the farmers to rest or to store the freshly plucked harvest.