Sikkim is known as the crown of northeastern India surrounded by borders of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet. It can be called home for nature lovers but along with meandering rivers, lush meadows, and monasteries, its lofty peaks make it an adventurous spot. The mountain peaks in Sikkim also include the third highest peak in the […]
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Majuli or Majoli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. In 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It was formed due to course changes by the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries. The island is rich with flora and rare species of fauna. Migratory birds are seen here every winter. Majuli
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Yuksom is a world-famous town in Geyzing, a subdivision of West Sikkim district in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Sikkim, established in 1642 AD. It was named the capital by Phuntsog Namgyal, the first king of Sikkim. Yuksom is also the gateway to the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range.
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Situated in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Ziro is a beautiful town that is known for its paddy cultivation. The residents of this town additionally practice poly-culture and water management in the fields of paddy. Ziro also has a rich traditional culture of the Apatani tribe. Whenever you visit this place, the weather is pleasant
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India is a country where you find people originating from different backgrounds having different tastes. In India, wherever you go, you will find a different taste in each of its states. Undoubtedly, the first food that comes to our mind when talking about north-eastern food is a delicious, mouth-watering snack-momo. But north-eastern states offer many
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Kaziranga is a massive park. However, the whole body of the Kaziranga national park consists of 3 districts. These are- Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts. Kaziranga is situated in the Indian state of Assam. In the early 19th century, the area around what is now known as the Kaziranga was not well settled by
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A typical North-Eastern city in the state of Nagaland, Dimapur has always had a thriving tribal culture. It began with the Kachari tribes, who made Dimapur their capital back in the 13th century, and continues now with the Naga tribes who make up the majority of the city’s population. The ruins of Kachari, scattered throughout
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Kohima, town, capital of Nagaland state, northeastern India. The town lies in the Naga Hills, 30 miles (48 km) southeast of the railroad at Dimapur. Brief History Kohima, situated in the south at an altitude of 1444m above sea level, occupies pride of place as the capital city of Nagaland. Sharing its borders with Dimapur
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Aizawl, city, capital of Mizoram state, northeastern India, with its surrounding area and the rest of the state have been developed to meet the influx of domestic and foreign tourists. The largest city in the states, but still very remote. Aizawl is located at 3715 feet from sea level and is a religious and cultural
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Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to North-East India. It is also known as the tea state of the country. Assam is one of the seven sisters of the northeast. Assam is divided into two parts: the upper Assam and lower Assam. Brief History The
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