North East India Tourism Guide

Nagaland Tourism Guide

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Nagaland located at the north- eastern part of India, is bordered by the state of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh from the north, Burma from the east and Manipur from the north. The capital of the state is Kohima but the largest city of the state is Dimapur.

Nagaland is known to be the smallest state of the country. It is the small hilly state home to the sixteen tribes and sub tribes, each having their own language and dialect to communicate. The people of the state are known as the Nagas and they are having own culture and tradition which is very different living style from rest of the people from the country.

Nagaland as the place has the very colorful culture and is an important part of the country which is having 16 officially declared languages. The festivals of the state rotates around the agricultural cycle. The songs and dances are the soul features of the festivals of the state. As Ngaland is having the natural beauty therefore it has always been a good tourist spot. The Indian Government is also working hand in hand with the state to promote the tourism industry in the state. When the people feel stressed out with heavy workloads of the day to day work and if anyone wants to recharge the energy can always visit the place Nagaland. As the place is the hill station therefore, an individual will feel freshness in both mind and body in this remote hill station.

The department of tourism in the state also offers the package in the and it also conducts tours within the state as well as outside the Nagaland. The tourism depart of Nagaland offers Trekking and camping facility. In Nagaland, there are lots of opportunity for the adventure sports. The travel guide will help in exploring the every possible destination of the state. The detailed map of the state is the major requirement when any visitors comes to visit the place. Although the tourism is not so developed in the state still the government is trying well to develop the tourism there. Being a rural area, Nagaland donot have much modern amenities. The local people still welcomes the tourists with what the best they can provide guests and tourists.

The place is situated at the far north eastern part of the state and the special attraction of the state does not combines forts, palaces, temples etc. The place is serene in nature and is not at all effected by the industrialized world. It is the place which is having its own customs and traditions and has the wide flora and fauna that exist in the dense forestland.

Tribes: Among all the attraction of the state the major one is the tribes of the state who are having their own attires, tradition and cultural heritage. They are having their own folklores and festivals that displays their culture and tradition.

Kohima Village: Kohima Village is a special place and an attractive tourist attraction. The Kohima village is adorned with the weapons and the warriors that is the folk symbol of the state.

World War II Cemetery: The next special attraction of the state is the World War II cemetery which is the combined troop of Britishers and Indians. The martyrs of the World War II has been buried over here. “When you go home, tell them of us and say / For your tomorrow, we gave our today” has been written over there at the wall.

Shangnyu Village: It is the 8ft and 12ft high monument that has been built by the wood and it has been believed by the people that it has been made by the heavenly angels. This village was ruled by the Angh and it is built in front of the Angh's palace.

Japfu Peak: The peak is known to be the second highest peak in the state which measures around 130ft at its height and the girth at the base is 11ft and it is also featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. It gives a beautiful view of the Himalayan ranges and the and also of Kohima town.

How to reach Nagaland:

Air: Dimapur is the only airport in Nagaland. The flights from Guwahati and Kolkata are directly connected to Dimapur and the connections can be made from other airports through Kolkata and Guwahati.

Railways: Dimapur has the railway station on the main line of North Eastern Frontier Railway. The railways is connected directly Guwahati.

Roadways: From Dimapur to Kohima there is lots of taxis are running. Buses are also there that connect directly from Dimapur and Kohima to Guwahati and Shillong. Tourists can also hire a taxi or a car from Guwahati and can reach Kohima. The drive takes around 6-7 hours.

MIZORAM

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INTRODUCTION:

A small state of recent origin, Mizoram was earlier known as the Lushai Hills. The state is located at a secluded tip of north-eastern India, away from all chaos and pandemonium of the urban destinations. A picturesque sunset behind the mountains, deep mysteries of the forests, green luxuries on the hills, blue reflecting streams, sparkling waterfalls gushing with pride, are all so appealing to the senses that u just desire to carry all of this and more, back home.

QUICK FACTS:

Also Known as: The Land of Blue Mountains.

Location: Mizoram is situated in the southernmost tip of north-east India. It is surrounded by the states of Assam, Tripura and Manipur in the north and the International borders of Bangladesh in the west and Mynamar to its east.

Climate: Mizoram experiences a pleasant climate almost throughout the year. Temperature variates between 10 and 30 degree Celsius here. Rainy season prevails in the months of June to August.

Best Time To Visit: September to March.

Languages: Mizo, Englsih, Hindi apart from local languages like Zahao, Lakher, Lai, Ralte, Lushai,etc.

Main Festivals: The main occupation of Mizos is agriculture. Thus, most of the festivals here revolve around various activities related to agriculture. Mim Kut or maize festival, Chapchar Kut or celebrations after forest clearing and Pawl Kut or harvest festival are the main festivals celebrated here.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO:

Aizwal: Being the political, cultural and religious capital of Mizoram, Aizawl, is the most vibrant city of the state. The important attractions of Aizawl are Bara Bazaar or the main Bazaar, Mizoram State Museum, Bung and Paikhai which are famous picnic spots, Tamdil Lake for boating and fishing and Durtland Hills that offer a picturesque view of the state's heavenly assets.

Vairengte: A small town situated around 130 km from Aizawl, it is another scenic delight for the travelers. The place beholds ultimate green pastures, orchids in their full bloom, misty valleys and azure lakes offering a picture-perfect view. Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School is also located here, to train the anti terrorist squad.

Phawngpui: The tallest peak of Mizoram, Phawngpui, is revered as a sacred site. It is known as the blue mountain of Mizoram because of its blue appearance lent by the presence of orchids and rhododendrons.

Tamdil Lake: Tamdil Lake is a scenic lake, situated in Mizoram, at a distance of 85 km from its capital city. The lake is famous as a picnic spot where you can laze around on the green stretch circumscribing the lake. Facilities for boating are available here.

Champai: Located in the southern part of Mizoram, Champai is known as its rice bowl. It possesses a very fertile land where Orchards, Kiwis and paddy plantations are located, apart from the many vineyards situated here. Murlen National Park, with its diverse flora and fauna, is also located here.

Activities: Mizoram offers the travelers close encounters with adventure and thrill. One can enjoy elephant rides, forest safaris and trekking in the Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary and Ngengpui Sanctuary. Natural caves, dug deep inside the rocky mountains, are awaiting to be explored by you. You can feel the curiosity within to unleash the mysteries of the dark in the Pukzing caves, Milu Puk and Kugawrhi Puk. Champai is the best option for trekking, especially as the green fields and blooming rhododendrons add to the beauty of the site. Phawngpui or the blue mountains are ideal for mountaineering. Besides these activities you can also enjoy shopping and pleasure activities like boating, cycling and picnics.

TRIBAL TOUR TO MIZORAM:

Tribes of Mizoram are mainly followers of Christianity. Though Hinduism and Buddhism is also followed by some of the inhabitants. They are very ancient in origin and have an organized structure. They are mostly literates and mostly converse in English or Mizo. Their primary occupation is agriculture mainly terrace and jhum cultivation. Other means of livelihood are handloom and cottage industries, grain mills and food processing factories. People of these tribes are humble and generous. They don't miss even a single opportunity to celebrate and rejoice. The main festivals of the region include the harvest festivals of Chapchar Kut and Pawl Kut which are the harvest festivals. Their folk dance is bamboo dance known as Cheraw and Khuallam, which is a welcoming dance for the outsiders. The main tribes of Mizoram include Chakma tribes, Pawi tribes, Himar, Paithes, Lakhers, Kuki and Ralte tribes.

Tribes of North East India

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Introduction:-
Undoubtedly the least explored and the most pristine region, North-east India is a bouquet full of unique treasures of “Mother Nature”. It is one of the most enriched region of flora and fauna, and distinct culture. Home to various indigenous tribal communities belonging to the Austro-Asiatic linguistic family.

North east India is comprises of eight incredible states namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Sikkim and Tripura. All these states are mostly inhabited by the tribal people. They have their own distinct culture, traditions, languages, cuisines and attires. Every tribal community has their unique lifestyle. Tribal people mostly lives in the lush green hilly and forested areas. Forests are the major source of their livelihood.

North east India has numerous tribal communities such as Adis, Apatanis, Angami, Ao, Rengma, Nyishi, Garo, Khasi, Jaintias, Lushais, Kukis, Bodo, Mishing, Karbi, Bhutias, Lepchas, Nepalese, Riang, Trippera and Tripuri. Among them, ten major tribes of North -east India are as follows.

Ten major tribes of North-east India

1.1 Adis Tribal Community:- Adis are one of the major tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh. They are very democratic in nature and have their own village council known as Kebang. They mostly lives on the spurs of hills. Adis have two divisions namely Bogums and Bomis. Again they are divided into various sub tribes. Adis people practices polygamy. They entertain themselves with their traditional dance form called ponung, which are very popular in the entire state. Adis men and women are very good craftsmen and weavers. They prepare artifacts of bamboo and cane.

2.2 Nyishi Tribal Community:- The Nyishi tribe is a Indo-Mongoloid stock that mainly inhabited in the lower part of the Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the largest tribal community of Arunachal Pradesh in terms of population and inhabited area. They speaks a different language which is a part of Tibeto-Burman language family. The main occupation of Nyishis are agriculture. Even they are engaged in forest wealth collection and fishing. As, these people are good hunters, they can very well handle bow and arrows. They have their own set of secretive customs and regulations, which they follow very strictly. Nyokam is the major festival of Nyishis. It is a harvest festival and dedicated to Goddess lakshmi. Nyishis are evry lively people and loves dance, drama and music. Rekham Pada dance is the main dance form of this tribal community.

3.Angami Tribal Community:- Angami is one of the major tribal community of Nagaland. They are also found in Manipur. They have a huge population of 12 million. Their main occupation is agriculture. Every year they produce near about 20 species of paddy. Another major occupation of Angamis is woodcarving. Angamis men are excellent craftsman and masons whereas women are expert weavers. Most of the Angami people follow Christianity. They mainly speaks Tenyidie which is also known as Angami, Gnamei, Ngami, Angamis, Tsoghami, Tsugumi, Monr, Tsanglo. Sekrenyl or Phousanyi is the major festival of Angami people. This is a 10 day festival, held in the month of February. It marks the beginning of the new year.

4.Rengma Tribal Community:-Another Naga tribal community is Rengma. They are found in both Nagaland and Assam. Rengma community has a total population of 50, 966 in entire Nagaland. They are divided into subcategories- Eastern Rengmas and Western Rengmas. They are expert terrace cultivators. Their main festival is Ngada which is a harvest festival. It is celebrated in the month of November just after the end of cultivation season. They bury their dead, and place the spear and the shield of the deceased in the grave.The funeral ceremonies end with lamentations and feasting.

5.Khasi Tribal Community:-Khasis are the major tribal community of Meghalaya. They occupies almost half of the total population of Meghalaya. They are mostly engage in the jhum cultivation and resides in the Khasi and Jaintia hills of Meghalaya. Khasis mainly follow the matrilineal and matriarchal society. They speaks a Mon-Khmer Language which belongs to the Austro-Asiatic Family. Some of the Khasi festival are Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Ka Pom-Blang Nongkrem, Ka-Shad Shyngwiang-Thangiap, Ka-Shad-Kynjoh Khaskain, Ka Bam Khana Shnong, Umsan Nongkharai and Shad Beh Sier.

6.Garo Tribal Community:-Tagged as the second largest tribal community of Meghalaya, Garo tribes occupies one third of the total state population. They resides in the Garo hills of Meghalaya and some districts of Assam and West Bengal. Their traditional religion was Songserak, described as animist. But later they had changed their religion and becomes Christian. Garo customs and traditions are passed on to next generation orally only. The main festival of Garo community is Wangala. It is celebrated in the month of the October or November as a thank giving ceremony for the Saljong god. Beside Christmas, other Garo festivals are the Galamakduwa, Agalmaka etc. Major dance forms of Garo tribes are Ajima roa, Mi Su'a, Chambil mpa, Do'kru-Sua, Kambe toa, Gaewang roa, Napsepgrika and many others.

7.Lushais Tribal Community:- Lushais, are the aboriginal tribal community of Mizoram. Lushais are one of the major sub-groups of Mizos. They are mostly inhabited in the north Lushai hills and some parts of Assam and Manipur. These people are engaged in the collection of forest products and basket preparation. They mainly speaks the Lushai, which is a dialect and follows Christianity.

8. Bodo Tribal Community:- This tribal community is the earliest settler of Assam. Bodo is a plain tribal community. They comprises 5.3% of the total population of Assam and are the largest ethnic and linguistic group of Brahmaputra valley. They practiced both Bathouism and Hinduism. People of this community speaks bodo language which is derived from the Tibeto-Burmese family of language.

9.Bhutia Tribal community:- These are one of the prominent tribal community of Sikkim. They have migrated from Tibet and resides in the Lachen and Lachung areas of North Sikim. They generally speaks Bhutia which is a dialect of Tibetan language. They are mainly engaged in agriculture, government jobs and business also.

10.Riang Tribal Community:- This is a tribal community of Tripura. It is the second most crowded sub-tribal group of Tripura. These people mainly resides in the North and South Tripura districts. They generally speaks Riang which is a dailect of Kokborok language. They are mainly engage in jhum cultivation. Nowadays some people are also engage in government jobs. Riang people have a distinct culture and tradition. They pay their homage to 14 god and goddess of the Tripura state.

Sikkim in North East India

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Sikkim is a little paradise enclosing prettiest of landscapes and natural attractions. It sits on the lap of the mighty Himalayas, and houses ethnic Buddhist Gompas, frothy lakes maneuvering through the valleys, opulent forests, an assortment of tribes and wide variety of wildlife species is all that your soul would have demanded for an ultimate sojourn.

QUICK FACTS:

Location: Located in the north eastern part of India, Sikkim is a small state curled between the international borders of Nepal, Bhutan and China.

Climate: Winters are generally chilly, with temperature dipping to minus 4 degree Celsius, summers are pleasant and monsoon months receive heavy rainfall. Sometimes it rains non-stop for several days.

Best Time To Visit: March to June and September to December

Languages: Nepali, Bhutia (Sikkimese and Tibetan), Hindi, English.

Main Festivals: The main festivals celebrated in Sikkim include Losar, Saga Dawa, Bumchu, Phang Lhabsol, Kalcharka Puja, Namsoong, Sakewa, apart from the the famous Hindu festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Janmashtmi, Sankranti, Holi, etc.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO:

Gangtok: Being the capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok, provides you with a glance of what all this beautiful state has to offer travelers. One will be mesmerized by the greenery, cloud draped peaks, orchids, monasteries, lakes, parks and winding roads. The main attractions of the place are Do Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Tsongmo Lake, Lal Bazaar, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok.

Yumthang Valley: The deserted valley of Yamthung is located in North Sikkim. It is the place of hot springs that have healing properties. The valley is covered with beautiful and colorful flowers, specially Rhododendron and Primula. The best time to visit here is during February/March, when the valley seems to be a flowerbed.

Rumtek Monastery: Rumtek Monastery is the largest monastery in Sikkim. It is located in eastern Sikkim. It is a sacred pilgrimage site for the Buddhists, which is also known as the Dharma Chakra Centre. It remained an important seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage for several years.

Tsomgo Lake: Also known as Changu Lake, it is a place of worship for the Sikkimese, due to the presence of a Shiva temple located close to the lake. The color of the water here was used in earlier times, to predict future, by the Buddhist saints. The lake and its nearby areas offer a very pleasant sight for the travelers, to spend a quiet evening.

Pelling: For an overwhelming sight of the Kanchenjunga peak, there cannot be any other place than Pelling. From the comforts of the resorts and hotels here, you can have a glimpse of the great Himalayan peak. Apart from the mountain peaks, other attractions of the place are Pemayangtse Monastery, Kechepalri Lake and Sangay Waterfall.

Tedong Hill: Tedong Hill is a famous attraction of Sikkim, known for its scenic views of the green hills and valleys and calm atmosphere. Located in south Sikkim, Tedong Hill is mostly visited by Buddhist monks, who come here to meditate in the peaceful surroundings.

There are a numerous options available for adventure sports in Sikkim. It would definitely be a thrilling though a back breaking experience to try out mountaineering here on the Himalayan peak of Kanchenjunga, for the trained climbers. Other less severe areas for rock climbing would include Kabru and Sinolchu. One can also try out other sports activities like mountain biking, river rafting, hang gliding, kayaking and other less dangerous activities like fishing, yak safari,etc. These enthralling sports will definitely satiate your thirst for adventure.

TRIBAL TOUR TO SIKKIM:

The tribal population of Sikkim, creates a magical spell on this island, not with their mantras but with their vibrant and colorful culture, art and rituals. People belonging to the tribes are very humble and kind. They believe in celebrating life and wearing elaborate accessories. The main tribes belonging to Sikkim are the first comers, Lepchas, who mainly follow Buddhism or Christianity, the Bhutias and the Nepalese. They are the largest contributors to the Sikkim's cultural heritage. Other tribes of Sikkim include Limbu, Thakurs, Chettris, Gurangs and Tamangs.

Precautions To Be Taken By Traveller to North East India

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North East India is terror stuck. Everyday, we hear news about terrorism in the region. This has been the major cause behind the lapse of tourism in this bewitching zone.

North East is a charming zone of northern eastern part of India . It is the melting point of three major biogeographical zone of India and not visting is definitely missing something.

If you take extra precautions and security, North East India could be wandered without much fear. Only you need to follow some rules and adhere to your own safety.

 It is very important for travellers to procure a good and reputed travel agent. Travel agents would be your only guide to the region, so it is necessary that they provide genuine and latest updates of the condition prevailing.

 Once you are done with travel agents, you must see the period when you are visiting. Search for news and latest information on North East India, incase you happened to see any misconduct, it is advisable that you skip that time.
 Take a Valid Visa and Passport.
 Avoid unnecessary photography
 Get requisite medical check up done.
 Incase you find anything suspectful while travelling in North East India, it is advisable to report to the Police immidiately

Kaziranga National Park in Assam

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Discover a zonal delight which make green a vivid colour, Kaziranga National Park showcases a perfect balance in all its hues and shades. Spanning over an area of 430 sq. Kms, Kaziranga National Park is one of the famous wildife sanctuaries of India. Home to one horned Rhinos, Kaziranga National Park is counted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Location:
It is located on National Highway 37 that runs through the park. Kaziranga or Kohora as it is called, is at a distance of 217 km from Guwahati, 96 km from Jorhat, and 75 km from Furkating via road.

Flora of Kaziranga National Park:
Flora of the Kaziranga National Park comprise three main types namely - tropical semi-evergreen forests, tropical wet evergreen forests and alluvial grasslands. The swamps of Kaziranga National Park is dominated by grasses, forests and have an abundant cover of water lilies, water hyacinth and lotus.

Fuana of Kaziranga National Park:
The park is home of One Horned Rhinos. It also boast largest number of Swamp Deer. The one with hunting spree might also be able to find Asiatic Elephant, Wild Buffalos moving through the swamp grassland.

Activities

Safaris: You can fix a wildlife safari for your self and scroll around the greener pasrures of Kaziranga National Park. The various options available are – Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari.

Assam Tourist Attractions

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Assam is one of the major cities of North East India. The word Assam has been derived from the Sanskrit word Ahom. Spanning over a territory of 78,523 square kilometers, Assam is a natural paradise to explore.

Some of the famous travel attractions of Assam are :

Kaziranga National Park :
Famous for housing the famous one horned rhinos, Kaziranga National Park is famous World Heritage Sites of Assam city. Established in 1974 , Kaziranga National Park has 42 species of fish, 9 species of amphibians, 27 species of reptiles, more than491 species of birds and 35 species of mammals.

Kamakhya Temple:
It is one of the holiest shrines of India and is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is located on a hill - the Neelachala Parvat near the city of Guwahati in Assam

Manas National Park:
Spanning over an area of 391 sq km, Manas National Park is a world Heritage Sites in 1985. Manas is a home of 19 of India's most endangered animal populations.

Cole Park:
It is one of the beautiful places in Tezpur Town. The name of the park has been derived from the Mr Cole, British Deputy Commissioner

Majuli:
It is the largest fresh water Island in the world and is situated 20 kms towards the north of Jorhat. It tends to attract both International and Domestic Travellers.

Hajo:
This is an revered site for all religion. The Hayagriba Madhava Temple at Hajo is important for both Hindus and Buddhists. The temple was destroyed by Kalapahar and rebuilt in

Arunachal Pradesh

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Exotic greens and lush blues, make Arunachal Pradesh a candid state to explore. Spanning over an area of 83743 sq kms, Arunachal Pradesh is the 24 th state of Indian Union. It is a home to wide mammalian populations and boast of varied flora and fuana in the proximity.

Area : 83,743 sq .km
Capital : Itanagar
Languages :Monpa, Apatani, Hill, Miri, etc
Districts : 15
Literacy : 54.74%

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Bihu Festival Of Assam

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Talking of Assam Festivals, Bihu comes first on mind. This is a harvesting festival and is celebrated three times in a year - Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu, Bhugali (Magh Bihu) and Kangali (Kati Bihu) , each marking a distinct phase of farming and harvesting in Assam.

Though very less people know the idea behind either of them and is most often, all three, are considered as an holistic festival.
Rongali Bihu is considered as the New Year and is marked with the advent of seeding time.
Kati Bihu is completion of sowing and transplating of paddies
Magh Bihu marks the end of the harvesting period.

Rongali Bihu
Bohag Bihu, as it is populary called, marks the onset of spring and is celebrated in the month of April. It is a joyous moment for them and is celebrated in a traditional ways, with females making Pitha and larus. Family wearing new clothers and songs been sung. This is the major festival amongst the three above mentioned and should not be missed!

Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission

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Minutes of the meeting of the North-Eastern and hilly states held on 17th October, 2007 at New Delhi to review the implementation of rural water supply and sanitation programmes.
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1) `The monthly Review meeting of North-East and Hill States was held on 17th October, 2007 at 10.00 a.m. at the Conference Hall of Land Resources Deptt, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Secretary, Dept. of Drinking Water Supply, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The list of participants is enclosed (Annex–I). In the meeting 8 North-East States and Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir were invited.

2) At the outset, Joint Secretary, DWS welcomed the officials from the State Governments. Observing that no Block- and GP-wise action plan in respect of Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) had been received from the States. He stated that detailed action plan is essential for better monitoring of the TSC projects being implemented in the States and in many cases M (RD) is emphasizing on this point at every review meeting with the States. This therefore is to be prepared without any further delay keeping in view also our resolution to achieve full sanitation coverage by 2012 and cover all rural schools with sanitation facilities by December 2007. He also asked them to be regular in reporting progress on-line. The States were urged to link rooftop rainwater harvesting and school sanitation. He requested the States to share success stories and best practices with the GoI for giving wider publicity to the programme. Director (CRSP) stated that all the States are required to enter GP level data on-line. He informed the States that sanction orders are posted on the website at the Central Govt. level.

3) After detailed state-wise discussions, following observations were made and decisions taken are as under:

I. Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP)

i.)State-wise progress of implementation was reviewed and Secretary, DWS requested all the States to expedite the implementation of rural water supply programmes and report latest physical and financial progress on regular basis.

i.)Arunachal Pradesh: Representative from the State informed the Secretary (DWS) that the working season in the state actually starts from the month of October. The state could cover 22 uncovered habitations sop far and he assured that by next month they will cover 50 uncovered habitations. Besides, 12 slipped back habitations have been covered. He further the Secretry that informed as the focus was on the Uncovered habitations as per the Bharat Nirman objectives, they could not cover any slipped back habittions earlier but this year onward, they will cover more slipped back habitations and the target of Bhrat Nirman will be met. Regarding high opening balance of the ARWSP (Normal) fund, the representative stated that this was due to release of 3rd installment in April by the State finance department.

ii.)Assam: Representative from the State informed Secretary (DWS) that due to flood the work in the State suffered a lot. They have covered 542 uncovered habitations so far and 50% of the target will be achieved by the end of December 2007. The State representative also informed the participants that most of the remaining NC habitations are located in the Autonomous Hill Council area and thusthere is some difficulty in covering them. Regarding slipped back habitations, he mentioned that due to emphasis on covering the Uncovered habitations first as per the Bharat Nirman objectives, no slipped back habitations were targeted during 2005-06 and 2006-07. He assured Secretary (DWS) that 40% of the target for 2007-08 will be achieved by next month. Besides, he mentioned that, no fund under 12th Finance Commission grant was released to PHED Assam so far.

iii.)Manipur : RC attended and only noted down the points raised in the meeting as he was not briefed about the points raised.

iv.)Meghalaya: The State representative informed the participants that 1 out of 45 PC habitation of CAP 99 has become uninhabited. Hence, only 1 NC and 44 PC (Total 45) habitations of CAP 99 remained to be tackled as on 1.4.2007. The details of this habitation have been updated on the online system already. He further informed Secretary that by November 2007, it will be possible for them to cover 30 habitations and all habitations will be covered by this year. Regarding Slipped-back habitations, the State representative informed the participants that additional 100 habitations will be covered by November 2007. The proposal for release of 2nd Installment of ARWSP (Normal) has already been submitted to the Central Government by the State.

v.)Mizoram: The State representative informed Secretary (DWS) that there were certain problem like O&M, sharing of water by individual beneficiary from Community based RWHS constructed under submission projects approved in 1997. Secretary(DWS) instructed the concerned Area Officer ofDDWS to settle this issue while on visit to the State in future after discussion at the State level. The State representative further informed that 4 slipped back habitations have been covered so far and report in this regard will be furnished shortly. He also informed that all projects for 26 habitations have already been sanctioned.

vi.) Nagaland: The State representative informed Secretary that 11 NC and 420 PC habitation of CAP 99 remained to be tackled as on 1.4.2007 out of which 30 habitations have been covered so far and by November 2007, it will be possible for them to cover 60 more habitations. Regarding meeting the target of slipped back habitations, he said that with the available fund it will be difficult to achieve the target. He further informed Secretary that projects for 127 habitations have been sanctioned and they have submitted proposal for release of 2nd Installment under ARWSP (Normal) and Swajaldhara to the Centre.

vii.)Himachal Pradesh: The State representative informed Secretary that only 1407 PC habitations of CAP 99 remained to be tackled as on 1.4.2007 out of which 360 habitations have been covered so far and by next month, additional 250 habitations will be covered. Regarding Slipped-back habitations, the State representative informed the participants that the target for 2007-07 will be achieved. Also they have submitted proposal for release of 2nd Installment under ARWSP (Normal) to DDWS.

viii.)Jammu & Kashmir: The State representative informed Secretary (DWS) that 196 habitations of CAP 99 have been covered so far and by next month, additional 100 habitations will be covered. Regarding Slipped-back habitations, the State representative informed the participants that exact position of slippage is being found out and by next month 40 more slipped back habitations will be covered. He further informed Secretary that the proposal for release of 2nd Installment under ARWSP (Normal) will be submitted to DDWS shortly.

ix.)Sikkim: State Government had informed DDWS in advanc that due to unavoidable circumstances, State Secretary would be unable to attend the aforesaid meeting and they had already sought leave of absence. No participant from seeking thus attended the meeting.

i.)Tripura: RC attended and noted down all the points.

ii.)Uttarakhand: The State representative informed Secretary that 8 habitations have become uninhabited. Hence only 167 habitations of CAP 99 remained to be tackled as on 1.4.2007 which are mostly located in 6 districts in remote areas. Director (DWS) requested all the States that such details should be communicated to the department in writing. The State representative informed DDWS that they propose to cover these habitations with the help of NGOs by water harvesting. Secretary (DWS) instructed that 10-15 habitations may be distributed to each NGO and she further directed the concerned Area Officer (Shri. R. K. Sinha, Director (CRSP)) to discuss this issue on his visit to the State. The representative from the State informed Secretary that funds released under Swajldhara are being utilized but unfortunately the same has not been reported and he assured all present that steps will be taken to report the utilization online. He further informed the participants that the proposal for release of 2nd Installment under ARWSP (Normal) will be submitted shortly.

iii.)Other States were requested to expedite expenditure and send proposals for the release of 2nd installment on attaining 60% expenditure.

iv.)States were requested to make online entry of data for monitoring. It was impressed upon them that Bharat Nirman targets are to be achieved under any case. The six-monthly progress report should be furnished before the next meeting.

v.)All the States were requested to furnish success stories and names of 2-5 villages that could be adopted for developing them as ‘Model Villages’ for showcasing new technologies in the sector of water and sanitation.

vi.)All the states were requested to prepare habitation wise action plan, for ensuring sustainability in doing water supply as also to tackle water quality problems keeping in view the fact that only 18 month are left for the ending of the Bharat Norman period.

II. Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC)

i.)Arunachal Pradesh: The State has achieved a sanitation coverage of 57.07 per cent. However, at the current growth rate it will be 66.36 per cent in 2012 i.e. on the date fixed for 100% coverage by Govt. of India (DDWS). Nine districts did not receive proportionate State share and proposals for claiming 2nd installment have not been submitted as yet. Director (CRSP) observed that five districts have spent more than 60 per cent of the funds available. JS asked the State to prepare an Action Plan for achieving target set under school sanitation, i.e. full coverage by December 2007. In his response, the State representative said that the State is accelerating the pace of the programme. Block-wise baseline survey is underway and by next month an Action Plan will be shared with the GoI. He further stated that no Chartered Accountants are available in the State and this causes difficulty in getting mandatory documents such as audited statement of accounts and UCs. The State has engaged a CA recently and the representative stated that by 3rd week of November proposals for further release will be submitted.

ii.)Assam: Sanitation coverage of the State is 63.36 per cent at present and with the current growth rate it will be only 67.01 per cent in 2012 i.e. the date fixed for 100% coverage One district did not get proportionate State share. All Blocks and GPs do not implement TSC in the State. The representative from Assam stated that three new districts have been created and proposals for them will be submitted shortly. He also stated that GP-wise Action Plan is being prepared. Proposals for claiming 2nd installment for all eligible districts would be submitted by November 2007.

iii.)Himachal Pradesh: Sanitation coverage in the State stands at 41.60 per cent. Current growth rate is three per cent. To achieve full coverage by 2012 the growth rate will have to be 14 per cent. The State representative stated that TSC is implemented in all GPs. To accelerate the programme, the State is adopting CLTS method. The State representative observed that only one district (Kinnaur) did not receive proportionate State share. Bilaspur and Hamirpur districts faced problems in reporting progress on-line. To streamline the data entry, the State requested the GoI to organize a one-day training programme. Baseline data of Shimla and Solan would be submitted in the proper format shortly. Proposals for 2nd installment from at least six districts would be submitted within one week. In response to a request to have two CCDUs, Director (CRSP) informed the State epresentative that it could do so with the condition that the combined administrative expenditure does not exceed Rs.30 lakh per annum. When asked about the status of revolving fund, the representative observed that subsidy is not paid upfront. It is released as an incentive after ensuring not only that toilets are built, but they are used as well. Director (CRSP) informed the State representative that it could avail the help of CAPART funded NGOs for carrying out IEC activities in the State.

iv.)Jammu & Kashmir: As of now, sanitation coverage in the State is 50.77 per cent and given the current growth rate it would reach only 59.41 per cent by 2012. Revolving fund is not utilized in the State. Five districts did not receive proportionate State share. School sanitation coverage is only 57.03 per cent, which is a matter of concern. When the State representative observed that they did not have enough funds for building school toilets, Director (CRSP) stated that GoI release is not component-wise. State could spend available funds on any of the components and claim additional installments. The State would like to get TSC funds transferred to the State Department directly as the current system of transferring the fund to the district causes delay. Director (CRSP) made it clear that TSC funds cannot be transferred to State Department under any circumstances. However, it could be transferred to some other account at the district level if the State wishes it likewise. Foro this purpose he State Govt. should formally submit a proposal to DDWS in this regard.

v.)Manipur: The State was not represented in the meeting.

vi.)Meghalaya: Sanitation coverage in the State is 41.01 per cent now and it is expected to be 41.80 per cent in 2012. TSC is showing no impact in the State in terms of increased sanitation coverage. Three districts register ‘nil’ progress. The State representative stated that some progress was made in those three districts during August 2007, which is not reflected in the on-line data. He observed that State allocation for sanitation was only Rs.1 crore. This posed problems in ensuring matching release. He further observed that some schools do not have proper water supply facilities and toilets are not built there. JS urged the State to take up rooftop rainwater harvesting in a big way to address this problem.

vii.)Mizoram: The State is doing well, barring school sanitation. Only 1,707 school toilets have been built against a target of 3,219. The State representative observed that Action Plan is not prepared as yet. It will be ready before the next review meeting. He further observed that the NSSC sanctioned the revised project of Saiha district with an outlay of Rs.172 lakh. However, the amount featured on the website is Rs.158 lakh. Director (CRSP) took note of the discrepancy and stated that it would be rectified. He asked the State to submit proposal for 2nd installment for Saiha district.

viii.)Nagaland: The State would like to have TSC funds transferred to DWSMs’ account. Director (CRSP) agreed and asked the State to furnish details of the accounts. The State assured that all schools would have toilets by December 2007 itself. The remaining thousand or so school toilets would be built expeditiously.

ix.)Sikkim: The progress made in the State is very encouraging.

x.)Tripura: TSC is progressing well in the State. Proposals for further installments will be submitted before the next meeting.

xi.)Uttarakhand: Current sanitation coverage in the State is 47.22 per cent, which is likely to reach only 62.26 per cent by 2012. The State was asked to pay more attention to school sanitation and the sanitation facilities of GPs on the banks of the river Ganges. The State representative observed that the programme has picked up momentum and the targets would be achieved. However, full coverage of schools could be delayed and the deadline given by the State is March 2008. The representative further observed that toilet construction is difficult on account of mountainous and rocky terrain. Apart from that, the State did not receive any fund from the GoI from January 2007 to June 2007. He stated that NGP recipients are yet to receive the prize money which is dampening the spirit of people involved. The State wants the GoI to promote CLTS approach and share IEC funds with PMU. Director (CRSP) observed that TSC does not prescribe any particular method and States are free to adopt any approach that suits them. However, he said that IEC funds could not be diverted to a state level entity. PMU could coordinate with CCDU to have a more effective communication strategy. He further observed that fiberglass pans, which are light, could address the problem of high transportation costs. SHGs could take up manufacturing of such pans. Bihar and Tamil Nadu are doing well on this front and trainers could be sourced from these states.

4. At the end it was decided that, the States may depute, as far as possible, the same officers to attend the future meetings to ensure continuity.

The meeting ended with thanks to the Chair.

Sikkim - Destination Guide 7

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Sikkim is a treasure trove of culture, heritage and wildlife. This is a part of extended North East India which converted the sevn sisters into eight. A place where Buddhism can be seen every where. The divine locale which is shadowed by the mighty kanchenjunga and offers an excellent river rafting, mountain lakes and great atmosphere. An abode where you would not like to spend days but years.

Why Should I Visit Sikkim?

Monasteries
Orchid Sanctuaries
Kanchenjunga

Fast Facts
Area: 7096 sq km
Population: 406,457
Capital: Gangtok

Clothing
Summer - Light Woollens
Winter - Heavy Woollens

Languages spoken
Lepcha, Bhutia, Nepali, Limbu

Best Time to visit
March to August.

4th Sectoral Summit of North Eastern Council To Review Toursim and Hospitality Sector Programmes in NER

2007-07-11T21:43:00.000-07:00

North Eastern Council (NEC) at ist 53 rd meeting decided to conduct 4 Sectoral Summit at Gangtok on 27-28 April 2007. I am listing some of the major issues which emerged out with some conclusions.

Some Issues discussed in the meeting:
1) North Eastern Region has immense tourism potential. If the problems which stand on its way get saught NOrth East can emerge as a most saught destination in India.
2) Both Domestic and International Travellers should be focused.
3) Accommodation Problem should be resolved by opening number of Dharamshalas, one room accommodation, low cost/low budget hotels, accommodation near sanctuaries and rivers.
4) North East can benefit by promoting Eco Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Heritage Tourism and Religious Tourism.
5) The Ministry Of Tourism is promoting " Paradise Unexplored" as the brand for North East tourism. They would now foucus on "ALERT INDEPENDENT TRAVELLER".
6) The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs 25 crores for destination development and Rs 50 crores on circuit development.
7) Presently, North East India behold 2 World Heritage Sites ( Kaziranga and Manas) and would want inclusion of more spots in the list.
8) Sikkim would create Buddhist circuit by including Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet.
9) " Lonely Planet" has given adverse publicity on the region and therefore the LONELY PLANET EDITOR would be asked to reprint and dissimenate information that only few pockerts in the region are under problematic conditions. States like Sikkim, Mizoram, Meghalaya and most Arunachal Pradesh is completely peaceful.
10) ITDC offered to organize LTC tours for Government employees.

Conclusions
1) Ministry of DoNER/NEC would sponsor North East promotional films (cultural and touristic) aimed and school childeren and college students. SPICMACAY would be requested to screen these in universities.
2) NEC/Ministry of DoNER would organize tourism promotional event at Bangkok jointly with Ministry of Tourism and Embassy of India at Bangkok after THai Commerce Minsitrys visit to North East in June 2007.
3) State Government would be identifying State Tourism Circuits and Share details with other ministeries of Home Affair, Tourism, DoNER and NEC.
4) Ambika Soni, Union Minister Of Tourism, have announced to open One Institute of Hotel Management in each state of NER that do not have any such institutions. Assam and Megahalya already have one IHM.

North East India Tour Packages

2007-07-03T22:11:00.000-07:00

Heard a lot about North East India? But somehow was not able to plan a tour for yourself. APNEI (Association For Promoting North East India) brings some fabolous travel packages which are made for explorers who love to discover. Select the one that best suits you and venture out to explore the "UNEXPLORED PARADISE".

ALPINE NORTH SIKKIM TOUR ( 8 Days/ 7Nights)
Alpine North East India is an 8 day tour which cover some of the major attractions of Assam, Sikkim and Nepal. The tours has been especially made for travellers who want to visit North east for short span of time. This tour would give you an experience of its kind where you could enjoy the blissful nature with some eye tonic exploration. Yak Safari, Red Pandas, Angling, Village exploration would some activities which would make your Alpine North East India Tour fruitful.

Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Tours (15 Days)
Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Tour is a 15 day tour and as the name suggest it dissects the tribal culture of the region. Choose this tour and make your vacation an experience by itself.

North East Tribal Tour (10 Days)
North East India Tribal Tour is a wonderlust exploration of the virgin land in 10 days. Picking this tour packages would be an helluva ride to the world of Rhinos and Orchids. Being a tribal tour, it would give you a glimpse of North East India rich heritage. Surely not a package to miss.

The North Eastern India Delight (15 Days)
North East Indian Delight is one of its kind. For this package you have to take out 15 days for your vacations. This packages is a fiesta for itchy feet who would love and walk pass an Indian culture with a different outlook.

More Facts on North East India

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The flora and fauna of this region is numerous and varied. NE is regarded as one of the 7 most bio-diverse regions of the world (hottest hotspots) .

Many endangered species of fauna like the one-horned-Asiatic rhino, whitewinged-wood duck, and Golden Langur can be spotted in the reserved forests and National Parks of NE.

Khasis

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Original Khasis are the only Mon-Khymer people in the entire area. Khasis facial features and costumes are very similar to those of Thailand, Cambodia and Laos and their language belongs to the Mon-Khymer group of dialects.

Khasis are geographical cland subdivided in the Jaintia Hills are called the Jaintias or Phars and those in the southern highlands and lowland people are Bhois..

This tribe is fun loving and entertains with live music and dance. It would be a pleasure to visit a tribal house with their cleaned rooms and compounds, high polished wooden floors and sloping red green roofs.

Every Khasi offers visitor tea and kwai, the raw betel nut they all chew almost constantly, wrapped in bettle leaf touched with lime.

Festivals of Khasis
• Christmas in December
• Shad Shukham Mensium in spring
• Baden-Khla, at Jowai in monsoon season after paddy sowing.

Nagaland - Destination Guide 6

2007-05-23T21:08:00.000-07:00

Talk of Naga Tribes and the region that comes in mind is Nagaland - an indispensible part of Northeast India. The state shares boundaries with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The major rivers that disect and nourish the region are Dhansari Doyang,Dikhu,Barak.

Why Should you Visit Nagaland?
Kohima Village
Shangnyu village
Japfu peak
The Tribes

Fast Facts
Area: 16,579 sq km
Population: 1.4 million
Capital:Kohima
Languages spoken: Nagamese, Angami, Ao, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sangtam, Hindi, English
Best Time to visit: October to May.

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Brahmputra River

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Brahmaputra River one of the largest rivers in the world, with its basin covering areas in Tibet, China, India and Bangladesh

Mizoram - Destination Guide 5

2007-05-08T02:57:00.000-07:00

Venture out to explore the fascinating terrains of green Mizoram, a charming state of the seven sisters of India. Lying on the souternmost tip of Northeast India, the state encompasses few terrific haunts to explore. Throng to Mizoram and discover the fascinating world of Mizos............

What to See in Mizoram

Blue Mountain
Pukzing Cave (Aizawal)
Milu Puk (Aizawal)
Lamsial Pak (Aizawal)
Kungurhi Puk (Aizawal)
Sibuta Lung (Aizawal)
PhulPui Grave (Aizawal)
Chhingpuri Memorial (Aizawal)
Mangkhai Hang (Aizawal)
Buddha's Image (Aizawal)
Thangliana Lung (Aizawal)

Fast Facts
Area: 21,081 sq km
Capital: Aizawl
Best Time to visit: September to May.

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SWOT Analysis Of North East India Tourism

2007-04-23T00:36:00.000-07:00

Strengths:

Blessed by Mother Nature, Northeast India is pristine beauty to watch.

Tribes, fabulous culture, and bewildering festivals make it a best haunt.

Surrounded by tourist zones of India

Good number of technical and non technical people available as manpower resource

Weaknesses:

Image problem - The region is quite popular for its terrorist activities.

Low awareness in the market about the tourism products of the region.

Connectivity - Psychological distance and time distance

Lack of network and synergy among public and private organization of the

region.

Has to develop more organized tours cross borders.

Less funds for tourism.

No regional tourism development or marketing plan..

Poor rail and road connectivity within the region.

Strong competition with other states of India and abroad as well.

Terrorism is a major threat to tourism in this region

Organizing tourism development

Opportunities:

GOI is giving special attention to Northeast India

Asian Development Bank is preparing a Sub- Regional Plan for development of tourism covering Bhutan, Bangladesh, India and Nepal, North East Region figures prominently in this Plan because of the Asian Highway.

Potential for private sector's investment in tourism projects.

Threats:

Strong Competition with other states of India and abroad.

Terrorism is a major setback of the region.

Disorganized tourism developement.

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Incredible Facts of North East India

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Also known as NE , the region initially had the seven states- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and were coined as the "Seven Sisters of India". Later Sikkim also became a part of NE.

The zone is located in the Northeast region of India at a Latitude 21.57and Longitude 88 with an area of 25.5 million Sq. Km (7.8% of the land mass of the country).

It borders China in North,Bangladesh to the South West, Bhutan and Nepal to the North West and Myanmar to the East.

" Chicken Neck" connects NE to the rest of India. It is narrow corridor of 33 km on eastern side and 21 km on Western Side.

Approximately 70% of NE is hilly region.

Myers 2000 recognized Northeast India as the 7 most bio diverse regions of the world.

NE possesses more than 550 varieties of orchids,which is said to be almost 70% of the total orchid species identified so far.

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Meghalaya- Destination Guide 4

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Meghalaya is one of the best destination of Northeast India. Dissected by sparkling flow of water meadows, Meghalaya is crystal beauty worth exploring. Exuberant sites, lustful greens, and equally amicable people make this abode top the tourist chart. Eluding Meghalaya from Northeastern tour is next to impossible.

Why Visit Meghalaya?

Shillong Peak
Sohpetbneng Peak
Ward's Lake
Shillong Cathedral
Nartiang
Caves waterfalls.

Fast Facts

Capital: Shillong
Area: 22,429 square km.
Population: 2,306,069 (2004)

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Manipur - Destination Guide 3

2007-04-10T23:47:00.000-07:00

Feast your eyes with intoxicating sites and euphoric ambiance. It is just like a perfect illusion you would have created in your mind. Scenic locales with salubrious climate, Manipur is often termed as “the Switzerland of East.” Come and discover Manipur and see what it holds for you!

What to See in Manipur?

Khonghampat Orchidarium
War Cemetery
Zoological Gardens
Govindajee Temple

“ It is such a beautiful place Manjari, I was completely overwhelmed by the well cultured people and their simplicity. Manipur is must on North East Itinerary.” said Kaustav. You can contact Kaustav for his views at ban.kaustav@gmail.com.

Fast Facts
Capital: Imphal
Area: 22,327 sq km
Population: 2.3 million
Languages spoken: Manipuri, Hindi, English, Burmese, Tibeto

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Arunachal Pradesh - Destination Guide 2

2007-04-06T22:31:00.000-07:00

Loose yourself in one of the most charming land of Northeast India - Arunachal Pradesh. Distinct and captive Arunachal Pradesh is the land of lush green forests, deep river valleys and plateaus. Walk on winding lanes of the mountainous terrain to discover the unkept beauty.

Pamper yourself in the surreal ambiance of Arunachal Pradesh and know more about the fascinating spots that dot the state. A peculiar stupefaction pervades the mind as you enter the green zone so much so that you are left with no other thing but to be bedazzled.

The state is dissected by five river valleys - The Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap.

What to see Arunachal Pradesh?

Tawang Monastery
Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary
Orchid Research Centre
Dr.D.Ering Wildlife Sanctuary Bomdila

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Assam - Destination Guide 1

2007-04-04T04:09:00.000-07:00

Rekindle your thoughts, mind , body and soul to embark your journey to the charming land of Assam. Escape to land of Rhinos' that would arouse your thirst for exploration. For Itchi feet, Assam offers plethora of joints to enjoy. Harbour yourself here as spending time in Assam would not be a loss!

With Kaziranga national park backing up as a powerful tourist attractions, Assam is surely a place to rejoice. Enjoy the Ala Carte' , euphonious music and foot tapping dance. I am sure you would be enamored by the priceless beauty of the region.

What to See in Assam?

Kaziranga National Park
Manas Wildife Sanctuary
Umananda Temple
Brahmputra
Kamakhya Temple

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Prelude to North East India

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Rejuvenate your soul with vibrant Assam, bewildering Meghalaya, effervescent Nagaland,gorgeous Sikkim and charming Manipur. Feast your eyes with the scenic locales and attain complete salvation in the terrain blessed by god. Reinvent yourself as an explorer while wandering down the hills in search of hot spots which could actually make your day. A part of India which is so "different" yet so "alike" make North East India- 'A paradise unexplored!.'

Worth a Visit.

An Orchid farm of Manipur offers an invigorating welcome to wanderers.
The rarest and the endangered species the " one-horned Rhino" awaits you to have a dekho at them in Kaziranga National Park.
Get hold of the " Assam tea gardens" and know from where most Indians get their "Cuppa" of tea.
The Tribal lore rules here as the zone is a shelter to more than 166 separate tribes.
The mesmerizing dance and music of this region woo the globe trotters to spend awesome vacations here.

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