Glimpses From North East India

28/11/2015

(meaning one less than a crore) is a thousand year old pilgrimage site dating back to the 7-9th century situated in , .
Unakoti is famous for the innumerous rock carvings of various Gods and Goddesses from Hindu Mythology. Legend has it that Lord Shiva , along with other Gods and Goddesses (1 crore in total) had set out for the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi) and had rested for the night in Unakoti. Shiva asked all the Gods to wake up before sunrise the next day however he became furious when nobody except him had woken up before sunrise. Angered by this, the Lord cursed all the other Gods to turn into stone.
An annual festival called the Ashokashtami Mela is held here annually in the month of April, attracting plenty of tourists and pilgrims alike.

27/11/2015

The ever so dramatic clouds, vast rice fields and the serene village walks never fail to amaze any traveller in , !

17/11/2015

Broad Gauge Passenger Trains To from 21 November 2015!!!

Silchar, the second most populous city of Assam and a major commercial and educational hub of the entire North Eastern India will look to usher in a new paradigm of connectivity with the commencement of Broad Gauge Passenger Railway on this region!

The overly delayed 18 year construction of broad gauge railway period of construction in hilly terrain and a 7 month agonizing wait for passenger trains after the commencement of the first Broad Gauge Engine and Freight Trains will finally look to end on November 21 which when a passenger train would embark on its journey to the Silchar from Guwahati.

This is indeed an historic moment for the Barak Valley and the entire North East India as a whole as the Government strives towards improving connectivity in this region

Source : AIR Silchar, NFR ,Various other sources

17/11/2015

16/11/2015

The Dzukou Valley in Nagaland promises to offer a spectacular view of uniquely shaped hills unmatched by any other place in the world. Dzukou Valley is the perfect place for a peaceful stroll amidst the hills, surrounded by a stream and the mild and mellow warmth of the sun to accompany you. The valley is also a place where many beautiful orchids grow, waiting patiently to be explored by the wandering traveller!

05/11/2015

The Phawngpui Hill is a spectacular and yet highly unexplored tourist spot in the state of Mizoram. The highest peak in Mizoram, Phawngpui Hill is also known as the Blue Hill owing to its characteristic blue colour. The hill is approximately 2157m high and is located in the Lawngtlai district near the Myanmar border. Many species of exotic orchids, rhododendrons and other flora grow on and around this hill.

01/11/2015

The Loktak Lake in Manipur surely has a distinction of being one of the most unique places in the world.It is the largest freshwater lake in India.
The lake holds the special distinction of being called the only lake in the world for having many 'Floating Islands' which are locally called Phumdis. The Phumdis float around on the lake are generally circular in shape with the largest having an area of 40 sq Kms.
The Loktak Lake also is home to the only floating National Park in the world - The Keibul Lamjao National Park which is home to a species of Deer known locally as 'Sangai'.
The Loktak lake forms an important source of economy for this region owing to tourism, fishing and even power generation.

01/11/2015

The Yumthang Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the beautiful and peaceful state of Sikkim. Blessed with sky hugging peaks, calmly flowing streams and gentle trekking paths as well, the valley offers to be an ideal getaway into the heart of the mighty Himalayas.
The changing seasons also causes the valley to change it's appearance dramatically.
In the Summer, the snow melts making it an ideal trekking destination, in Autumn the valley gets covered by numerous colourful and beautiful Orchids (which is also the best time to visit this place!) and in the winter a thick blanket of snow covers the region and this beautiful cycle repeats itself every year.

31/10/2015

Sunset scene from the mighty Brahmaputra...

30/10/2015

Have you ever seen waters so clear that it seems the boats are floating in mid air? You are probably thinking of exotic places like Mauritius and Maldives but what if we tell you that such a place like this can also be found in North East India as well!
Lying amidst the pristine peaks of the East Khasi hills lies the picturesque Umngot river which promises to offer spectacular views of crystal clear bluish green waters. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon trying your luck at catching some fish , experiencing the calm breeze as you go on for a pleasant boat ride or rejuvenate your senses by having a swim in these clear waters.
An annual boat race is held in this river in the months of April-May which attracts tourists in large numbers every year.

27/10/2015

The unmatched serenity and beauty possessed by these 8 magical states can leave any traveler spellbound...
Come and get enchanted ... in Northeast India :)