For few days, we were inside a rainforest. Surrounded by a continuous layer of greenery. The tall trees, standing next to each other, so many of them, would seldom allow sunlight to touch the ground. It was on the fourth day that our trek brought us outside the enclosure, into a landscape that stretched magnificently till … Continue reading
The above photograph was taken somewhere in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, where the Himalayas begin in the east. Here, the fascinating subcontinent of India meets the equally fascinating country of Myanmar; a spot where two totally different cultures interacted for the first time and created an unparalleled cultural diversity that is today found in northeastern India. Related Posts … Continue reading
During January 2012, twelve of us embarked on a trek of discovery, to a secret and mighty rainforest located at the southeastern tip of northeastern India, called the Namdapha National Park. It was a beautiful trek where we got to encounter the densest of tropical forests and wild animals. We met fascinating remote tribes who … Continue reading
The Lisu People who reside in the southeastern tip of Northeastern India are a very interesting tribe. Burmese in all their aspects, they live a life cut-off from civilization, occupying the dense rain-fed jungles of Namdapha National Park. Here, they have learnt to live a life at peace with nature, a life that is totally sustainable, … Continue reading
Somewhere in the rainforest of the Namdapha National Park in North East India, the sun silently disappears into some far away longitude, but not before painting the sky in shades of reds and oranges. Related Posts :- Namdapha National Park, an encounter with the Mother Forest !! Photo Of The Day ~ Namdapha National Park Continue reading
There is nothing more fine than wearing cloth that has been woven by hand and with the beauty of patience. In North East India, hand-loom is more than just a industry – it is a mark of tribal cultures and traditions, an inspiration for the women – making North East India one of the most colorful … Continue reading
On 7th day morning, after breakfast we pack everything and move upwards to Bhool Bulaiah (BB) camp site. We start at 10 am and reach there at 10.40 am. This camp site is at 2500 feet above mean sea level. Earlier it was a view point but when the road was abandoned, the view point … Continue reading
At Miao, Himanshu, a friend of Neil, joins us. So we are four now. We start from the Govt. Circuit House at Miao. We shop for groceries, vegetables and utensils as we will be staying for 3 days and 2 nights at Namdapha. After breakfast we proceed on the famous MV (Miao-Vijayanagar) road. (Note: Search … Continue reading
I get up early and finish my morning routines. As it was a tea grower’s bungalow, the facilities were excellent. I took an early morning walk in their kitchen garden and lawn. It was very beautiful and well maintained, so much so, that I wished, in my younger days I should have worked as a … Continue reading
The mighty Namdapha is a magical mystery; a forest that is alive, that has a spirit. And from the words of a good and crazy friend, “it is absolute freedom!” The park can be considered as one of the last remaining tracts of the world’s greatest wildernesses. A boiling point of bio-diversity, but which is slowly disappearing. Converted into … Continue reading
