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Discover the unparalleled scenic beauty of the North-east region during this monsoon season. Explore its pristine landscapes and verdant valleys. Enjoy the harmony of endless rainfall from Cherrapunji , cascading waterfalls of Meghalaya or tribal hinterland from Nagaland. Monsoon in the Northeast is a unique and surreal experience to treasure the spectacular view of all fifty shades of green valleys from Northern Himalayas. Panoramic scenes of tea gardens in Sikkim and Darjeeling, rice paddy fields are sprawling to the distant miles. Monsoon-in-Northeast Assam , a palette of myriad shades of green from vast plains, shadows of hovering whitish-gray clouds on the sky and wild, raging Brahmaputra river with constant rattling sounds. Brahmaputra-River Majuli , the world’s largest river island is a must-visit to explore the local agrarian communities for their daily living and world-famous mask-making  crafts. At sunset, the sandbank of river Brahmaputra takes on a rich ...

Hampi , Karnataka’s popular tourist place- ruins of an ancient metropolis from the 14th century is an epitome of history, civilization and natural beauty. This place is admired and frequently traveled by well-versed travelers and history buffs. This grand city of Hampi was once a glorious empire of Hindu Vijayanagara which is now a crumbling ruin of giant boulders and rocky terrain at the backdrop of a magnificent natural landscape. A  UNESCO World Heritage Site , Hampi has about 57 significant monuments from Dravidian architecture, including notable temples like Virupaaksha Temple, Achutaraya Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Vittala Temple, Badavai Linga and Chandramauleshwara Temple. Rock carvings and extravagant temples intricately decorated in the shapes of lotus, beauties, gods, and beasts are a supreme treat for the eyes and the soul. At Virupaaksha temple, during Dussehra, you can experience lamp festival and idol procession. The iconic stone chariot in Vittala tem...

Tribal-Land-Jharkhand The song of the water and wilderness- Dharagiri waterfall is a hidden gem surrounded by tribal clans amidst the lush green forest. Dharagiri waterfall is a less explored place located at Ghatshila in Sinbhum district of Jharkhand, India. A rocky landscape of Ghatshila is quite an abandoned  place at  the bank of river Subarnekha flowing endlessly Sunrise-at-Dharagiri “The beauty of a landscape resides in its melancholy.”– Ahmet Rasim I started my short weekend trip from Kolkata(268 Km far) to refresh the childhood memory of the tribal land, its people and culture depicted in the book “Aranyak” written by famous Bengali novelist Bibhuti Bhushan Bandhopadhaya. The more I was crossing the road on the moving train, one by one, small and the big city was fading away into the memories I drew in my head of a lonely land, landlocked between two mountains. During winter, Ghatshila is cold and dry. The local human habitats are simple living p...

Holi  is a riot of colors-  at the beginning of spring, it’s a vibrant and unique festival all over the world. The celebration of Holi is as grand and spectacular as its story itself, which is closely associated with beautiful colors, chants and the prayer of deities. Holi is a perfect amalgamation of rituals, traditions & devotion Rajasthan:  Rajasthan is an epitome of colors, history, tradition, culture, and royalty. The unique feature of the celebration of Holi can be experienced by Gair Holi in Ajmer, Brij Holi in Bharatpur and Mali Holi in Ajmer. Amidst of the fragrant shower of Gulal, about 12 different villages celebrate Gair Holi with singing and folk dancing in the beats of drums, dhol wearing bright, ceremonial attire. In Bharatpur, Brij Holi was started back in the 18th century by Raja Surajmal . This traditional spirit and the excitement of Holi is still equally admired by the participation of people. You can experience singing, dancing an...