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Mizoram
Mizoram
is one of the less travelled states in North Eastern region. It could
be termed as a state of hills; cities are built up on the hill slops
in almost all districts of the state. The state is best known for
close-knit community sense. The Mizo people are less conscious about
class distinctions, it is said.
Mizoram
is located on the southern tip of North East India hosting indigenous
ethnic communities. However, culture of Mizo people has undergone
transformation due to Christian Missionaries in the early 18th
and 19th
centuries. Almost all communities are Christianized, it is doubtful
yet, how distinct are they now, in real terms.
The state
of Mizoram is surrounded by Myanmar and Bangladesh, two foreign
countries. Assam, Manipur and Tripura are the Indian states bordering
Mizoram. Aizawal is the state capital.
How to
reach:
The
Lengpui Airport situated at about 35 km from Aizawal, the state
capital is connected to Guwahati and Kolkata. Silichar in Assam (180
km from Aizawal) is the nearest railhead. Buses and private vehicles
are available from Silichar to Aizawal.
One needs
to obtain Inner Lane Permit. Carry your photo ID and copies of your
photographs. Entry formalities can be done at these cities: Kolkata,
Guwahati, Shillong, Delhi and Silichar.
Main
occupation in Mizoram is agriculture. Up until recently Mizo people
used to practice the age-old ‘Jhum’ (slash and burn) cultivation.
Now the government has introduced new methods of farming. People are
uniquely distinct and show strong community sense.
MIzo
people are best known by their Bamboo pole dance which is called
Cheraw Dance. They celebrate the festival of Thalfavang Kut Festival
every year in the month of November. This is a harvest festival.
Cultural games and dances will be showcased during then.
Mizoram
offers cloud filled hills, emerald valleys, meandering streams, and
unique tribal culture. Weather would be pleasant all through the
year. September to May would be the best time to visit. Buy
handicrafts, hand woven fabrics and bamboo crafts.
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Tourist
destinations in Mizoram:
- Aizawal: This hill town is closer to many important tourist destinations in Mizoram like Reiek village on a mountain top, Durtang Hills, Hmuifang, Berawtang, Solomon’s Temple, and Khuangchera Puk Cave. Don’t miss to visit the World’s Largest Family in Baktawang Village. Aizawal has good many hotels and resorts with modern amenities. Make the city your base destination. Rejoice your shopping in the traffic free Bara Bazar.
- What else would be more interesting than to explore exotic forests, steep hills, waterfalls in Mizoram?! Visit Phawngpui Blue Mountain which is located near Myanmar border. It is at about 230 km from Aizawal. You would be enthralled by rare kind of orchids and rhododendrons flowers.
image courtesy: industrialtour.com - Sibuta Lung Stone Architecture at Tachhip Village (20 km from Aizawal), Memorial of Chhingpui, Pangzawal Village, Lung Memorial Stone, Tualchang Stone slabs , Tomb of Vanhimailian, Vantawang Falls are some other tourist sites near Aizawal. Aizawal city is the main tourist point in Mizoram.
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Manipur: the land of Gandharvas!
Manipur,
being the home for a tradition of antiquity called Sanamahism and an
oldest ethnic community called Metei, is known as the ‘Switzerland
of East”. Imphal is the capital city.
Manipur
is the land of unique Metei culture representing unique dance style
and sports traditions. The region is known for elegant dance styles,
music tradition, martial arts and sculpture. The Rasalila dance with
delicate and graceful movements is known to be inherited by
Gandharvas. Pung Cholom, a group dance performed by playing a
percussion instrument called Pung, is a dance form performed by male
dancers.
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The state
was founded in 1972. It is surrounded by three Indian states
(Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam) and a foreign country (Myanmar).
Manipur’s
geographical terrain contains river valleys, and hills. The natural
environment in Manipur has been undisturbed so far. The presence of
AFSPA has been a matter of concern and you might have heard of Irom
Sharmila the brave lady of Manipur who has been protesting against
it.
Manipur
is connected well by Imphal Airport. The capital town is linked well
to Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Silichar and Agartala by air and
roadways. If you are traveling by train, Dimapur in Nagaland would be
the nearest destination. But, Dimapur is located at about 220 km from
Imphal.
Manipur
hosts a 10 days cultural fest from 21st
to 30th November
every year. It is known as the Manipur Sangai Festival.
Accommodation:
Imphal city is the best place
to stay. You would get plenty of hotels. If you want to check resorts
in the interiors of Manipur, you would get of course.
Cuisine:
Staple food is rice along with leafy vegetables and fish. They use
herbs and spices while preparing food. Serve in small banana leaf
pouches. Ngari, Iromba, Chamfoot and Morok are some popular names of
Manipuri dishes.
Shopping:
Go for Handloom articles, silk sarees, scarves, bamboo articles,
ivory articles, shawls and jewellery.
Important
tourist destinations:
- Bishnupur district: The popular tourist spot - Loktak Lake, a 14th century Vishnu temple, Keibul Lamjao National Park, INA memorial and the Loukoipat Lake. Loktak Lake is situated at about 48 km from Imphal. A tourist guest house attached with a cafeteria is there on an island called Sendra Island facing the lake.
- Imphal is divided into two districts: Imphal East and Imphal West. Imphal, the state capital is located in Imphal West district. Manipur State Museum, Shaheed Minar, Zoological garden, palace, Ima Market and the very famous Khonghampat Orchidarium are the main attraction in the district. The Orchidarium houses more than 100 orchid varieties. It is located on the outskirts of Imphal city.
- Senapati district: The district houses old villages belonging to age old Naga tribes. Yangkhullen and Makhel are the quite known among them. Mao, an oldest hill station is located in this district. Dzukou valley is the most popular tourist place in the Senapati district. With picturesque landscape and unique Lily flowers the valley attracts nature loving tourists. The valley is the home for the highest mountain peak in Manipur named, Manipur Mount. Sadhu Chiru Waterfall is also located in the same district.
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Explore North East India
North-Eastern India is
the less explored region in India compared to other parts of the
nation. Lack of accessibility was the major concern for the tourists.
But, now, the region is slowly opening up to nature enthusiasts.
Though there are instances of separatist protests and agitations in a
few parts of the region, tourists activities go on. However, it is
better to update yourself before landing up there.
North East India, as
the name suggests, is located to the North-Eastern part of India
bordering China (Southern Tibet), Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The
region consists of seven states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Rich biodiversity,
indigenous local cultures and picturesque landscape have made this
region versatile and unique. Let us explore the tourism possibilities
of each state within this region. There are two World Heritage Sites
in the region and they are located in Assam: Kaziranga Wildlife
Sanctuary and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam.
Arunachal
Pradesh
Known as ‘The land
of Dawn lit Mountains’, the state of Arunachal Pradesh is located
on the eastern most part of North Eastern India bordering China,
Bhutan, Myanmar, Nagaland and Assam. Bound by the Himalayan Mountains
in the north, the state is the home for exclusively rare variety of
orchids. Hence it is also called the Orchid State of India.
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Culture
of Arunachal Pradesh comprises indigenous tribes and Buddhist
traditions mainly. Most of the tribal language belongs to
Tibeto0Burman family, which is known as Tani language. Itanagar is
the capital city.
Buddhist
Gompas occupy the larger section of state heritage sites and thus
makes the state a destination for ‘Spiritual Tourism’. The Tawang
Monastery is one of the important Buddhist sites in the entire India.
Travellers
need Inner Lane Permits to travel within the state. There are
different travel circuits marked by the Tourism Authorities and the
tourists will have to mention to which circuit they will be
travelling.
Travel
locations within the state are spread out among five river valleys
(the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap),
lakes, Himalayan peaks and Himalayan forests. The climate depends
upon the locations; freezing Greater Himalayas, cool Middle Himalayas
or moderate lower Himalayas.
Four
main travel circuits are:
- Tezpur-Tipi-Bombdilla-Tawang
- Tinsukia-Tezu-parasuramkund
- Margherita-Miao-Namdapha
- Itanagar-Ziro-Daporijo-Along-Pasighat
Main
tourist destinations within the state are:
- Tawang Monastery: This 17th century Buddhist monastery is the largest in India located about 180 km from Bomdilla. It is situated at 10,000 ft altitude.
- Ziro: This is the headquarters of Lower Subansiri district. This town is known for community festivals hosted by the Apatani tribe.
- Namdapha Tiger Project
- Sela Lake near Bomdilla
- Malinathan temple, Rukmini Nagar, Parasuram Kund are associated with epics of India.
- Itanagar: the state capital houses archaeological sites. Ita Fort, Ganga lake, Jawaharlal Museum are main attractions.
The
state is not served by a proper airport. Airports in the Assam state
are the nearest points for air travellers. By road, the state is
connected to Tezpur of Assam. Soon it will be connected by a railway
line Harmuti to Naharlagun. Stay in guest houses, lodges, private
hotels and home stays.
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