Located in the southwestern part of the Loktak Lake, the Keibul Lamjao National Park is the last natural habitat of the brow-antlered deer (Sangai) the dancing deer of Manipur. Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating park in the world. A glimpse of the deer in this unique wetland ecosystem is a must for […]
Laitlum Canyon is one of the must-visit places when you come to Shillong. Located in the East Khasi Hills of Shillong, Laitlum Canyon is a little-explored haunt of the mountainous state of Meghalaya. Laitlum translates to ‘end of hills’ and this sublimely beautiful hilltop appears to be true to its name. At Laitlum, from all […]
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya as well as the district headquarters of East Khasi Hills District. Shillong is the only hill station in the country that is accessible from all sides. The name Shillong is derived from U-Shyllong, a powerful deity situated at an altitude of 1,491 m above sea level. This beautiful city […]
Located at a height of 1496 metres above sea-level, Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is a great destination that fits the dream of nature lovers and adventure seekers. The picturesque landscape of the hill station earns it the name the ‘Scotland of East’. On Khasi Hills, the colourful city offers adventurous outdoor activities such as […]
KB Thapa is a 51-year-old who served 19 years in the Indian Army. He belongs to Guwahati and by profession is a woodcraft maker. All the items in his shop are made by him. He has a wife and three kids, one son and two daughters. They all live in Shillong. He is married to […]
Guwahati is known as the Gateway to the North East. The city is known for its markets, food, people, temples and many more things. Guwahati, the capital city of the northeastern state of Assam, was formerly known as Pragjyotishpur (the City of Eastern Light). Its etymological root is derived from two Assamese words, “Guwa,” meaning […]
Prahan Chandra Ghosh is 57 years old and has served for 23 years in Assam tourism. Belonging to the Kohora village in Kaziranga, he studied a course in tourism and got placed in Guwahati, Assam. He didn’t like the city because he mentions it’s too fast and brutal for people like him. “Every farm kid, […]
Dipankar Bhagwati is from Guwahati, Assam but due to his wife’s profession, he shifted to Majuli. He is 42 years old and handles a homestay on his own in the village. His wife helps in the evening. The couple is really hardworking and humble. Dipankar and his wife have a bigger family in Guwahati. Due […]
Laal Saha is 48 years old and belongs to Barauni in Uttar Pradesh. For the past 25 years, he has been staying in Shillong. He does three different jobs a day to sustain his family in the hilltop town of Meghalaya. He has a wife and two kids who stay in Shillong with him. The […]
Khonoma village is located at a distance of 20 kms from Kohima and is the first green village of India. The winding roads towards Khonoma will take you away from the hustle and bustle of Kohima. The village welcomes you with a gush of fresh air and surrounds you with the forest voices of chirping birds […]