Rising like a golden beacon at 7,200 ft in South Sikkim’s Ravangla, Buddha Park (officially Tathagata Tsal) is a serene spiritual oasis built for the…
Northeast India
The Northeast, often called the ‘Seven Sisters’ plus Sikkim, is a paradise of lush forests, tribal cultures, and Himalayan landscapes, offering offbeat and adventure tourism.
Yumthang Valley: Sikkim’s 11,800 ft Valley of Flowers & Hot Springs
Cradled at 11,800 ft in North Sikkim’s Lachung region, Yumthang Valley is the “Valley of Flowers of the Himalayas” – a 3-km-long alpine meadow that…
Nathula Pass: Sikkim’s 14,140 ft Silk Route Gateway to Tibet
Crowning the ancient Silk Route at a breathless 14,140 ft, Nathula Pass is Sikkim’s dramatic Indo-China border – a windswept mountain corridor where Indian jawans…
Pemayangtse Monastery: Pelling’s 300-Year-Old Nyingma Sanctuary
Perched like a golden crown at 2,085 m on a ridge above Pelling, Pemayangtse Monastery is Sikkim’s second-oldest and most sacred Nyingma sect gompa –…
Tsomgo Lake: Gangtok’s Sacred High-Altitude Mirror at 12,400 ft
Nestled like a turquoise jewel at 12,400 ft amid the rugged Eastern Himalayas, Tsomgo Lake (locally Changu) is Sikkim’s most iconic glacial lake – a…
Dumboor Lake: Tripura’s 41-Island Lotus Paradise & Migratory Birds
Sprawling like a liquid emerald across 41 sq km of the Gomati River valley, Dumboor Lake is Tripura’s largest waterbody – a serene reservoir with…
Unakoti: Tripura’s 7th-Century Rock-Carved Shiva Sanctuary
Hidden like a divine secret in the Jampui Hills, Unakoti (“one less than a crore”) is Tripura’s ancient rock-carving wonder – a 7th–9th century open-air…
Neermahal: Tripura’s Floating Palace on Rudrasagar Lake
Rising like a mirage from the glassy expanse of Rudrasagar Lake, Neermahal (“Water Palace”) is Tripura’s most romantic landmark – a 1930 summer retreat built…
Ujjayanta Palace: Agartala’s Royal White Jewel on the Lake
Rising like a white marble dream from the heart of Agartala, Ujjayanta Palace is Tripura’s grandest landmark – a 1901 Indo-Saracenic masterpiece built by Maharaja…
Mokokchung: Nagaland’s Ao Naga Heartland of Culture & Coffee
Perched like a proud eagle’s nest at 1,325 m in the heart of Nagaland, Mokokchung is the cultural capital of the Ao Naga tribe –…