One of our guides has just returned from a trip to the Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh and has thought of contributing this photograph. Taken inside the house of an Apatani Tribe; who are the main residents of Ziro, the picture shows two Apatani elders warming themselves in an open oven in a gloomy cloudy … Continue reading »
We came across the above documentary in YouTube. Though it dates back to 1970, the documentary is still very interesting and provides an insight into the incredible lifestyle of the Naga headhunters. Back in the days, these tribes were very much savage and practiced headhunting as a part of their animistic culture. The video was filmed by … Continue reading »
We are quite excited about our latest tour, which deals with visiting the Aoling Festival in Nagaland, celebrated by the Konyak Tribe. Once the deadliest of Asian headhunters, today, the tribe lives peacefully in the verdant hills around Mon, and practice a rather lazy lifestyle which involves agriculture, hunting, drinking and smoking opium; a tradition … Continue reading »
sRecently, I had visited the Reh Festival in Arunachal Pradesh. Celebrated by the Mishmi Tribe, a sunny beautiful weather welcomed me on my arrival at Tezu for the 2 days event. Ever charming and ever friendly, the Mishmis roamed proud wearing their colorful traditional dresses and they performed elaborate dances which told stories of their … Continue reading »
A splendid and candid beauty exists in the Brahmaputra River of Assam in India. There is no doubt that this braided river is considered one of the many unexplored treasures of the world. A cruise in the Brahmaputra river of Assam is not just a mere travel escapade, rather, it is a true lifetime experience. Sailing … Continue reading »
We had left from Along to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, traveling in the Siang Valley. A week of rain had given way to a spectacular sunshine. There were massive cloud formations and a blue blissful sky. The green was still wet from the water, rejuvenated. The mountains felt young and alive. It was the change of … Continue reading »
Assam, located delicately where South Asia meets Southeast Asia, is a land blessed with an extremely rich biodiversity and cultures, and can arguably be considered as India’s most fertile state. But, as the years pass, more and more CO2 is getting released to the air, making the planet warmer. For those with a keen eye, … Continue reading »
The charming Mismhi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh have since ever been excellent hunters. They rule the mountains of the very eastern Himalayas, living in remote terrains which are blessed with nectar-full splendor. Today, hunting is more a yearly event, to keep their culture alive and to promote sustainable approach in their region. Related Posts: Folklore … Continue reading »
North East India, located in the eastern part of the Himalayan hills, in the NE side of India, is a region that is inhabited by over 40 million people which are mainly divided into various tribes. Every tribe has its unique culture and traditions, and the differences are clearly seen if you check out the … Continue reading »
Northeast India is the eastern-most part of India linked with Eastern Indian via a filter arena packed amongst Nepal and the Bangladesh border. The “Seven Sisters” Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura together comprise the North East India. Being recognized as one of priority Global 200 Eco regions by the WWF, there is … Continue reading »
