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The Remote Lands of Lohit Valley in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh

The Lohit Valley lies in the easternmost road of India. Mountains here feel virgin, cut down by the river Lohit. When our team had visited, the river was in a phase of transition; the deep turquoise water of dry winters turning mud red. The April sky had been a mix of rain and blue, and…
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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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Photo Of The Day: A Meyor House at Dong Village

Dong is a splendid village in Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh, located a few miles away from the Chinese border, famous for being the easternmost human settlement of India, and to receive the country’s first sunrise. There are many things to do in and around the village. Learn about the village culture of the hospitable and very traditional…
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3 Winter Travel Ideas For February In North-East India

North East India, located in the eastern part of the Himalayan hills, in the NE side of India, is a region that is inhabited by over 40 million people which are mainly divided into various tribes. Every tribe has its unique culture and traditions, and the differences are clearly seen if you check out the…
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Photo Of The Day ~ Where Buddhism Soars High

At 9000 feet above sea level and in the coldness of the winters, I discovered that Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is a spiritually enlightened Buddhist outpost. Located remotely, cutoff from civilization, Buddhism reigns in all its glory here. The only sounds heard are the silence in the air, the chants of monks and the beats…
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Beyul Of Pemako – Paradise On Earth

Ever since I read about the beyul of Pemako, I’ve had a fascinated heart and mind, a yearning from deep within to escape – bonds that tangle me and tie me to the perception of a three dimensional reality. Long ago in Tibet, ancient scrolls and texts were found describing beyul – earthly paradises hidden in the Himalayas where the…
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Tawang – Travel, Adventure, Lakes & Buddhist Spirituality

Perched at a soaring height of around 10,000 ft above sea level, Tawang is a mountainous tract in the North-west extremity of Arunachal Pradesh. This earthly paradise is a hidden treasure filled with Buddhist chants & benign monks. Feed you souls to the heavenly views, immerse yourself in the serenity & marvel at the pleasant…
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Photo Of Day – Prayers And Flags

The Himalayas are a land of prayers – written in pieces of cloth and carried to God by the winds that roam these highlands.In the photograph, a lonely street somewhere in the town of Gangtok in Northeastern India, decorated with colorful enlightening prayer-flags.
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Photo Of The Day ~ Blue Of Dreams

High above in the hills that lie beyond the Buddhist town of Tawang, the landscape is spiritual and spectacular. Specially the sky, which is of a color that I have fallen in love with. Blue and crystal clear in the day, and a tale of infinite stars in the night.
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Photo Of The Day ~ Prayers And Faith

Faith is beautiful – it gives us strength and hope. It gives us a reason to believe. The above lady was seen in a monastery in Gangtok, India; praying and turning prayer wheels for a better future. And looking at her, all I can say is that the light of the world will never fade.
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