Eco-Tourism in North-East India – 6 Responsible Cottages And Homestays

Northeast India is not one of those destinations found in every traveler’s list. This is mostly because of the region’s remoteness, closeness to sensitive international borders and absence of proper infrastructure. Call it godsend, the niche tourism acts as a safeguard to the region’s rich but delicate environment and cultures, whereas, if mass tourism was … Continue reading »

Photo Of The Day ~ The Green of Southern Meghalaya

  The southern foothills of Meghalaya are like a doorway to vast landscapes of an another world. Apart from the striking greenery all around which has the ability to calm a soul, can be seen are the watery world of the floodplains of Bangladesh and far away Mizo Hills where few people go. Related Posts: … Continue reading »

Eco-tourism in North-East India – 3 Responsible Destinations

Northeast India is one of India’s secrets, a remote unexplored land rich in biodiversity and indigenous cultures. Filled with rain-forests, Himalayan mountains and hills, tourism in the region is a delicate affair which revolves around environment and cultures, creating a mutually benefiting relationship of sorts. Three delightful destinations where ecotourism has flourished are –   … Continue reading »

Splashing Monsoon Water in Mawlynnong

For the coming month and a half, I’ll be writing a series of posts which will complement the campaign of a ‘just launched’ Indian personal grooming brand – Cinthol. This blog has agreed to participate, intrigued by the creative concept underlining the campaign. Alive is Awesome, as the campaign is so called, deals with showcasing … Continue reading »

Tourism In Meghalaya – 5 Offbeat Things To Do

The state of Meghalaya (translated in English as ‘the abode of clouds’) in northeastern India is a region that receives the highest of rainfall compared to any other place in the world. The rain is a result of the yearly monsoons – dense clouds arising from the Bay of Bengal which head towards India and end up … Continue reading »

Chasing Monsoon in Meghalaya – Mawlynnong and the Southeast Khasi Hills

The monsoon is when India receives a blessing from above, which turns the entire country into a lush landscape of greenery. This year, I went chasing the monsoon; as I packed my bags in mid June and departed for the state of Meghalaya (translated in English as ‘the abode of clouds’) in northeastern India. This … Continue reading »

Photo Of The Day – The Khasi Hills

The Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, filled with fresh lush green that comes along with the monsoon every year. Related articles Root Bridges Hike – The living root bridges of Meghalaya (thegreenerpastures.com) 3 Unforgettable Guided Walking Holidays In North East India (greenerpasturesind.wordpress.com) Photo Of The Day ~ Unwinding The Khasi Way (greenerpasturesind.wordpress.com) Continue reading »

Photo Of The Day – Monsoon Falls

The monsoons arrive, and hundreds of waterfalls come alive in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya, famous as the world’s wettest terrain. Related Posts :- Photo Of The Day ~ Monsoon Fury Photo Of The Day ~ Rainy Days In Paradise Khasis and the living root bridge hike Continue reading »

Photo Of The Day ~ Unwinding The Khasi Way

With numerous pretty looking streams and waterfalls abound, the Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya in Northeastern India is a great place to unwind and relax the spirits. Maybe go for a refreshing swim. Related Posts :- Photo Of The Day ~ The Living Root Bridges Why Shillong Flips for WWII Jeeps – An article … Continue reading »

Photo Of The Day ~ Monsoon Fury

From the southern hills of the state of Meghalaya in Northeastern India, the vast plains of Bangladesh can be seen till as far as the horizon stretches.  And if it happens to be summers, one remains a witness to the fury with which the monsoons flood Bangladesh – eating land and displacing people – a sorrow upon … Continue reading »