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Donyi Polo: Exploring the Indigenous Faith of Arunachal Pradesh

Introduction: In the mesmerizing state of Arunachal Pradesh, nestled in the northeastern part of India, lies a unique religious belief system known as Donyi Polo. Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous communities, Donyi Polo embodies their deep connection with nature, spiritual beliefs, and traditional values. In this article, we will delve into…
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Folklore from Northeast India – A Love Story from the Ao Tribe

This romantic folktale takes place in an old village named Mopungchuket in Mokokchung district of Nagaland where Jina and Etiben lived. Jina, a poor and coarse-looking man falls in love with Etiben, who on the other hand was the most beautiful, and smart woman, and belonged to a rich family. Etiben’s beauty was known throughout…
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A Short Travel Guide to Mokokchung

Mokokchung in Nagaland is known as “an urban habitat to Ao Naga peoples”. It was awarded the cleanest city in Northeast India. There are many popular tourist spots in the city which includes the main district museum, the main park, the range park (located in Mokokchung village). Ungma village, regarded as the oldest and the…
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Instagram Reels That Will Make You Want To Travel Northeast India

Let these Instagram reels inspire you to pack your bags and make that trip to Northeast India that you have long been contemplating. Even better, you can give our experts at Greener Pastures a shout out and we will plan you the perfect travel experience! ASSAM The land of red river and blue hills. Home…
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The Headhunters of India | Short Film in collaboration with Ethereal

Ayush Dinker, the guy behind the YouTube channel Ethereal describes his work as a combination of fact-finding, storytelling and trying to get at larger questions about human condition. His work involves films and video content, pertaining to reality, culture, society, history, nature, travel and science and presenting them before you the world in a whole…
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6 Things To Do In And Around Tawang | Travel Guide

Tawang located in the western corner of Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most sought after travel destinations of Northeast India. It is visited by numerous pilgrims practicing Buddhist faith and also by travelers who are captivated by the scenic beauty of the eastern Himalayas. Tawang is located at a high elevation of 2600m beyond the…
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6 Things To Do In And Around Kohima | Travel Guide

Kohima is the state capital and the largest human inhabited area of Nagaland. It is the land of Angami tribe and was named after the wild Kewhi flower which grows in the mountains. Kohima is located at an altitude of 1500m and offers a beautiful view of the lofty Japfu Peak and the surrounding Naga…
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Frank Kingdon-Ward | Plant Hunter, Explorer and His Travels in Arunachal Pradesh

What exactly is it about plants and flowers that sends these men and women, otherwise known as ‘botanists’, all over the world in search of new species of flowers and plants, usually in remote, difficult to travel areas? When mere mortals walk through gardens or see beautiful flowers around them then that is precisely what…
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Celebrating World Tourism Day 2015 at Namdapha National Park

Celebrated every year on September 27 ,World Tourism Day is an event which fosters awareness among the international community on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. This year’s focus is on the transformative potential of #1billiontourists; defining the more than one billion tourists who every year travel to an…
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The Nocte Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

Its been a while we have posted something in our blog. We would like to continue with our series Celebrating Indigenous Peoples, focused on indigenous peoples of Northeast India and their times – bringing into highlight in this post knowledge on the Nocte peoples of Arunachal Pradesh. The Noctes are the easternmost inhabitants of India who inhabit the…
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