Yuksom: The Gateway to the Mighty Kanchenjunga
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. […]
Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh: Home to Apatani Tribes
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 […]
Top 10 Unusual Foods to Taste in North-Eastern India
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 […]
Kaziranga National Park: The Rhino Land
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 […]
Dimapur: Land of an Ancient Tribe
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 […]
Kohima: Mosaic of Multi-Ethnicity
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 […]