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ARUNACHAL PRADESH (Itanagar) Apatani Cultural Landscape. Tentative WHS (15/04/2014). Ziro Valley is inhabited by the Apatani tribe one of the major ethnic groups of the lower ranges of the eastern Himalayas. It consists of 32 km2 of cultivable areas out … Continue reading →

ARUNACHAL PRADESH (Itanagar) Arunachal Pradesh is one of the eight north eastern states of India. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Permits. Foreign tourists require a Restricted Area Permit which CANNOT be acquired at AP House in Guwahati. It can … Continue reading →

FROM RAGS to STITCHES – As it turns 50, Bangladesh is doing well, despite its politicians. But the prospects for the next few years look troubling. Economist March 27, 2021 In colonial times, the eastern half of Bengal was one … Continue reading →

MEGHALAYA (pop 3,220,000 – Shillong, West/East/South Garo Hills, Khasi Hills) (“abode of clouds”). Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills in1972. Area 22,430 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio … Continue reading →

MEGHALAYA (pop 3,220,000 – Shillong, West/East/South Garo Hills, Khasi Hills) (“abode of clouds”). Meghalaya is formed of the Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills. Bordered to the south and west by Bangladesh and to the north and east by Assam. … Continue reading →

Assam is one of the seven Northeastern states, a land of blue hills, green valleys and a red river. Situated just below the eastern Himalayan foothills, it is surrounded by the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya, which together with Assam are known collectively as the seven … Continue reading →

Assam is one of the seven Northeastern states, a land of blue hills, green valleys and a red river. Situated just below the eastern Himalayan foothills, it is surrounded by the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya, which together with Assam are known collectively as the seven … Continue reading →

Afghanistan May 30-June 14, 2024 Afghanistan is a landlocked country of mountains and valleys in the heart of Asia. Afghanistan has been the centre of many powerful empires for the past 2,000 years. However, in the last 40 years, the country … Continue reading →

Afghanistan is a landlocked country of mountains and valleys in the heart of Asia. Afghanistan has been the centre of many powerful empires for the past 2,000 years. However, in the last 40 years the country has been in chaos due … Continue reading →

SEE Spring is the time when Kashmir bursts into a riot of colors and millions of flowers carpet the landscape. Experiences Bhuddist chanting Diwali Experience a Hindu wedding (at least 3 days!) Experience Holi Krishna Janmashtami Kumbha Mela Pilgrimage Play field … Continue reading →