Manipur – The Northeast India Travel Blog

Top 5 Unforgettable Travel Experiences in Northeast India

Northeast India is the kind of kaleidoscope that dreams are made of, especially for seekers and travelers who are looking to visit places far off the beaten trail. In this short post, we gather some unforgettable experiences we have come across during our travels in the Northeast. 1. To venture deep in wild jungles Two…
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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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Dams Versus Northeast India | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

Adopting this year’s official theme “Bridging the gap: implementing the rights of indigenous peoples” on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we would like to talk about the issue of large dams which are threatening both environment and cultures in indigenous territories of Northeast India. With the region finding recognition…
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Tipaimukh Dam | A Threat To Nature And Native Culture

Dams have remained as a major instrument in the path of economic development and prosperity for a country and have been integral in bringing nations closer to each other. It has also played its role in creating mutual suspicions, mistrust and misunderstandings between nations as well as the government and its people. Dams help people…
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A Quick Guide to Festivals in Manipur

Manipur is one of the pretty states of India which is located in the remote northeastern part of the country. The state is blessed with natural beauty and has unique culture, tradition and heritage. Though there’s not much inflow of tourism in the state, every year the land observes tourism festival, known as “Sangai Festival” for…
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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

It has been exciting times. The United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is coming up next month, and we have been engaging with three very thoughtful online campaigns/events meant for indigenous peoples. Based in a land of tribes, it is very inspiring for us to see people across the world uniting and…
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5 Popular Festivals of North-East India

North-East India is rich with tribes (more than 200 of them) and celebrations. It can be well worth your time during your next vacation to travel to this region and take part in some of the celebrations. Festivals are important economic engines for many of these areas, and some organizers have even taken to promoting…
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Fed Up By Government, Citizens Build Their Own Roads

In a country where the government more often than not tends to fail the people, it comes as no surprise to hear stories of individuals who have taken it upon themselves to improve their and their neighbors living condition. Two such enterprising individuals are Jeremiah Pamme, an assistant professor of the University of Delhi, and…
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Folklore From North-East India ~ A Manipuri Tale About A Demoness

This tale, about bravery and intelligence, has its origin in the state of Manipur in northeastern India, a beautiful land which has remained much hidden from the outside world due to decades of hostile struggle and hard terrain. Long long time ago in a faraway village in Manipur, lived a poor couple – Kaliyong and…
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