Agartala – Capital of Tripura state

19 March 2017 The morning Flight from Mumbai to  Agartala – the capital of Tripura was very pleasant. There was a hail storm as soon as we arrived at the Hotel, so all tour program postponed to next day. Next day morning we  left to see the Ujjayanta Palace – …

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Aizawl – Capital of Mizoram

21-03-2017 Today we proceed to Aizawl – the scenic capital of Mizoram. Until 1966, Aizawl was a large village but the regrouping of Mizo villages after the uprising made it become a larger town and then a city. Aizawl has become the centre of road network in Mizoram connecting the …

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Imphal (capital of Manipur)

24-03-2017 Imphal was the seat of the kings of Manipur before the region fell under British rule. In 1944 it was the site of a significant tactical victory for the Anglo-Indian forces over the Japanese on the Burmese front of World War II.Imphal is steeped in rich history, as the city was founded …

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Kohima (Capital of Nagaland)

25-03-2017 Originally known as Kewhira, Kohima was founded in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills. It officially became the capital after the state of Nagaland was inaugurated in 1963. Kohima was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.Kohima is situated in the north eastern region of …

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Kaziranga National Park –Assam

26-03-2017 In Kaziranga we were accommodated in Borgos  Resort,  with a beautiful national surroundings with huge area of Gardens to walk around. It is a picturesque area, so we spent a lot of time for photographing the whole area.  At night we enjoyed Bihu dance, a local tribal cultural dance. …

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Bomdila

29-03-2017 Today we are proceeding  toBomdila. En-route we enjoy a thrilling experience of white water rafting. Rafting in Arunachal Pradesh River Rafting in Arunachal Pradesh- the north eastern state of India Arunachal Pradesh is a haven for river rafting. And the best time to go for such an adventure would …

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Bomdila Monastery

Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Situated at 8000 feet above sea level it is the perfect place to view the brilliant landscape and snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas. It is a mini paradise with its apple orchards and in addition to …

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Tawang

30-03-2017 Located at a height of near about 10,000 ft above sea level, picturesque Tawang is a thinly populated mountainous tract lying on the northwest extremity of ArunachanPradesh  in north east India. It is also the seat of the 400-year-old TawangMonastery  one of the oldest and the largest monasteries in India and …

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Tezpur– Assam

01-04-2017 Tezpur is on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, 175 kilometres northeast of Guwahati.Tezpur, ‘The cultural capital of Assam’, is located on the banks of river Brahmaputra. It is also known as the cleanest city of Assam because of its cleanliness and greenery. With its beautiful parks, hillocks, and …

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Shillong

03-04-2017 Today  we proceed to Shillong – The capital of Meghalaya. En route we enjoy the view of beautiful Umiam Lake and also enjoy a boat ride in the lake. Upon arrival in Shillong, we visit the Cathedral of Mary. Mawlynnong The cleanest village in India, Mawlynnong Village is also …

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