How it took us 1 and a half days, 3 Sumos, 2 buses and 1 Magic to do the 260 odd Kms journey from Mokokchung to Mon.
Category: North East
People of Nagaland
Our 10 favourite portraits from our time spent in India’s far east.
Your 5(ish) minute guide to Kohima
Kohima is large and sprawling city, built over several ridges and hill tops. At first glance it seems like every other hill town, crowded, busy and full of traffic. But as Nagaland will teach you repeatedly, appearances can be deceptive; and this bustling hill town, an amalgamation of cultures and peoples from across the state,…
You know you are in Nagaland when…
10 Things that tell you you’re in Nagaland!
The House that Clark Built
We walked into the three storied church, one of the largest we had seen outside Kohima, and were struck by the simplicity of the house of worship. There was no ornate carvings or marble statues, just rows and rows of wooden pews, a podium in front with a mike and a section for the choir….
Dzükou Valley; Nagaland’s Surreal Dreamscape
Check out our account of trekking up to the incredibly scenic Dzükou Valley on the Nagaland-Manipur border.
Our first taste of Nagaland
Our first few days in India’s far east were spent absorbing Kohima, getting into the Nagaland vibe and visiting the beautiful village of Khonoma. Read about it here.
Nagaland!
The land of festivals, 16 main indigenous tribes, colourful markets, unique ancient traditions, and verdant natural beauty, Nagaland promises to be nothing short of an adventure. We plan to traverse the state, south to north, interacting with the many different tribes, learning and understanding their myriad traditions and customs, eating lots of yummy food, and…
If it’s September, it must be Ziro!
Turns out September has brought us back to the stunning Ziro Valley again, for one of the nicest music festivals in the country. Replete with green and yellow checkered fields, with a ring of towering mountains in the distance, Ziro is the perfect place to soak in some great music and vistas. There is also…
The Magical Valley that is Ziro
Agar firdous baroye zameen ast, hami asto, hami asto hami ast” – Amir-e-Khusru Dehluvi While Khusru was undoubtedly talking about Kashmir and perhaps rightfully so, the concept of paradise on earth can easily be attributed to many places in Arunachal. Nestled amongst imposing mountains and surrounded by deep green forests is the almost mythical Ziro…
A guide to the amazing Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
Meghalaya, a state in the North East of India, bordering Bangladesh, is one of the most stunningly beautiful places in India. Living up to its name, which means “Abode of Clouds” Meghalaya is home to the Cherrapunji region, famous for being the wettest place on earth (the average rainfall is 11,777mm), and sustains a unique…
Six Super Homestays Across India
Check out these six lovely homestays we discovered on our travels across India!