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Angling in Arunachal Pradesh | Rivers of the East Himalaya

Throughout the planet, catching a Golden Mahseer is rated as an important accomplishment by anglers. Mahseer is very tough to catch – as it puts on a fight once it is hooked. Mahseer tests the skill of the anglers. Angling in Arunachal Pradesh allows you to go into an untraveled territory in a very special…
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Celebrating Reh Festival with the Charming Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh

It’s been a while I sat down and wrote something. Work has kept me busy. In the first week of February, I had visited Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh; a state in Northeastern India. It was an incredible experience and makes me want to share it. It was a short two day trip where I’d gone to be…
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Photo Of The Day – The Last Of The Winter Snow

As in elsewhere in the world, Arunachal Pradesh too is at a critical junction struggling to fight against climate change. It is March here now and we ‘re already experiencing warm days not felt before. As the world become warmer, continuing to follow an extravagant and unsustainable approach to utilizing the resources of this world, it is in…
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A Documentary on the Brokpas: Semi Nomadic Yak Herders Of Arunachal Pradesh

via Vimeo: Shot over a period of one year from support from the UNESCO-MacArthur Foundation, the above incredible film portrays the story of the Brokras, who are semi-nomadic yak herders living in the remote mountains of western Arunachal Pradesh. They are perhaps are one of the most fascinating tribes of the region who spend few months every…
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Photo Of The Day – Sally Lake, You Are A Beauty!

Sally Lake is located near the town of Roing in eastern Arunachal Pradesh. Not frequently visited by outsiders, except by the local tribesmen who often come in search for a quick meal of fish, the lake is a serene sight with its lust greenery and fresh water. The above photograph was taken in December last…
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Photo Of The Day – House Of A Himalayan Hunter

The charming Mismhi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh have since ever been excellent hunters. They rule the mountains of the very eastern Himalayas, living in remote terrains which are blessed with nectar-full splendor. Today, hunting is more a yearly event, to keep their culture alive and to promote sustainable approach in their region.
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Photo Of The Day ~ From Mountains To Sand

From land to rock, into huge boulders to smaller pebbles, and eventually, sand in the ocean. The might of mountains and its rivers rage on. Photo taken at the far away lands near Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, the very east of the Himalayas.
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Dams pose a threat to Kaziranga and Manas

GUWAHATI: The officials of Aaranyak, city-based biodiversity conservation NGO, feel thatUNESCO should take cognizance of the impact of large dams in Arunachal Pradesh andBhutan on the state’s world heritage sites, Kaziranga national park and Manas national park. “Unless sincere efforts are made to check the large number of ecologically harmful and unsustainable dams in Eastern Himalayas, it…
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