Author name: Bob the Explorer

River Teesta ,Gangtok

Sikkim-The crown of North east-must visit Pelling,Yumthang,Gangtok,Gurudongmar and Nathula

Sikkim: Indians know this state very well -mainly Kalimpong and Gangtok along with Darjeeling-the best hill station in West Bengal. Sikkim, in my opinion, is the most beautiful state in North East-the Nathula and Yarab Tso in the east, Yumthang -“The valley of flowers” and Gurudongmar Lake in the North and Pelling-base of Kanchenjunga Trek […]

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An evening with moon at foothills of Shirui Hills,Ukhrul

Manipur-A bouquet of beauty you shouldn’t miss-Ukhrul and Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake-it’s a name on everyone’s lips, and why so?-because it’s unique: a floating garden over a vast lake, a life that thrives on it- and a unique ecosystem. Ukhrul is a remote hill station but doesn’t mistake it as one of the side track pyjamas. It’s one of the most gentle climbs to the

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Nagaland

Nagaland-Not to be missed : Tempting Dzokou Valley, fun-filled Hornbill Fest, and historical Kisama Heritage Village.

For reasons plenty, not many visit Nagaland and Dzokou. I visited once and loved the culture as well as the people. The ten-day Hornbill fest held every December isn’t to be missed-it’s so much fun with a mix of North East art and plenty of cultural shows. The city of Kohima is blessed with some

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Aiholi-Badami-Pattadakal’s showcase of beautiful architecture in the past

This section was a well-planned circuit trip in the month of late August when the rains had slowed down, but it still rained when I was at Amboli. Aihole, Badami, and Pattadakal give immense depth to the culture followed in the 7-8th century AD, and the kinds of temples of that time-the architecture and design

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