Dong is a splendid village in Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh, located a few miles away from the Chinese border, famous for being the easternmost human settlement of India, and to receive the country’s first sunrise. There are many things to do in and around the village. Learn about the village culture of the hospitable and very traditional … Continue reading »
During the coldest of the winters, Lohit Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, in the eastern most of the eastern Himalayas, becomes a quiet place; the sun rises earliest in all of India and night falls sooner than ever. And far away from the summer monsoon, the skies clear up to magnificent blues. Interested in visiting Lohit … Continue reading »
The Mishmis are a tribe who inhabit the northeastern regions of South Tibet. In India, they reside in the Lohit and Dibang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. They have a long history and were one of the first tribes to migrate into the lands of Pemako; where they fiercely ruled and were often a trouble for the … Continue reading »
PROLOGUE Nor I and nether Neil, had ever known that a place called Kibithu exists in the map of the world, until last October, when on one of those romantic evenings that autumn brings to Bangalore, a certain Mr. Bhat gave us a call and asked us to assist him in his travel to Northeastern India. Fortunately, he … Continue reading »
Walong is a small and sleepy village situated besides the spiritual waters of the Lohit River, which flows in the very east of the Indian Himalayas. Here, there is not much to do – except eat the juicy oranges that grow aplenty, or hangout with the local tribal people. And on few lucky days, when the … Continue reading »
The breakfast was good, after which, Vaivhav asks the care taker of the circuit house, “Sir, I am a tour operator. I will be bringing tourists here in the future. Can you please give me your telephone number so that I can reserve this accommodation whenever needed?.” The in-charge replies, “Saab, there is no mobile … Continue reading »
I get up at 5.30 in the morning. Looking through the window, the sun has already risen. After the routines, I start composing my mail. A villager comes to me and starts talking with me. Even though I was disturbed, I listen to him patiently. He shared several things with me, mainly: 1. Orange cultivation … Continue reading »
We reached Dibrugarh by 7 am. The road journey was smooth but I was not prepared for the AC bus. So I could not sleep well because of chilliness. We were welcomed by Vaivhav’s family. We finished our morning routines and by 9 am, we were ready to proceed. As Neil and Vaibhav both had … Continue reading »
This picture was taken while traveling in the roads of Eastern Himalayas. These mountain areas are inhabited by people who can be considered quite innocent and naive. Here, three little curious heads take a peek at the moving world; trying to make sense of all the machine and oil, wondering where does roads come from, … Continue reading »
Dear Readers, We realize that there is a need for us to post more often – to keep you engaged, and to keep you happy. In this regard, we have started a “Photo Of The Day” posts section. Here, we will try our best to present you with a picture from Northeast India everyday; a … Continue reading »
