The youngest lad from assam to summit Mount Saramati

The "feel" of being nearest to the top and to be  the youngest  lad from assam to summit Mount Saramati (12,553ft/3826m) was  exhilarating. 

The self-talk and the enlightening conversation with your soul is  so powerful that it radiates a pool of blistering energy of self-confidence, persistence and determination. The entire  18 hours trekking  from the #thanamirvillage  to the top of #mountsaramati was  all about  that interaction of the mind-soul-body and the nature. Every time you ascend a hill or rock cliff , the  penetrating sun rays through the woods rejuvenated you with a belief that you reached the summit. But what  it really keeps telling is - with every hill you ascend and descend alongside the clouds, you  lived a moment of glory of summiting the Mountain . All that mattered was one footstep at a time paced with determination and perseverance.

Mount Saramati is a another Valley of flowers. Let us explore  the unexplored, let the beauty of #northeastindia drive the wanderlusts of folks around the world.

Photo Credits : Limthure Yimchunger

Few interest facts about the Northeast India

🔵 *NORTH EAST INDIA*  🔵

Arunachal Pradesh Governor *P B Acharya* said, " Indians know more about the US than about the Northeast".
He made a valid point - very few of us know enough about the Northeast.

Here are some of the amazing facts about the Northeast :

1) There are *eight states* in Northeast: Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland.

2) There are nearly *220 languages* spoken in the Northeast, It is a mix of Tibetan, South-east Asian and East Indian Cultures.
3) Northeast is the only part of India that the *Mughal Empire could not conquer*.
4) The *Ahom Dynasty*, which ruled the Northeast for 600 years, is the longest unbroken Dynasty in Indian history.
5) The world's largest river island, the *Majuli* and the world's smallest river island, *Umananda* both are in the Northeast.
6) *Seven prominent National Parks* of India are located in Northeast.
7) *Shillong* is considered as the Rock Capital of India.
8) *Mawsynram* in Meghalaya holds the Guinness World Record for being the Wettest Place on Earth.
9) *Sualkuchi* in Assam is one of the World's largest weaving villages where the entire population is engaged in weaving Silk Fabrics.
10) *Muga*, the Golden Silk of Assam, is not produced anywhere else in the World.
11) It is the cleanest region in India. *Mawlynnong* in Meghalaya is the cleanest village in *entire Asia*.
12) 70% of the country's *Orchids* are found in Northeast.
13) Mizoram and Tripura are among the states with the highest *Literacy* rate in India.
14) There is *no Dowry* culture in entire Northeast.

*These are only a few interest facts about the Northeast*

Kindly spread this information to all your contacts to develop the *Tourism* in Northeast.

The Sajek Valley form Karnafuli River

Origin of name
The name of Sajek Valley came from Sajek River that originates from Karnafuli river. Sajek river is works as a border between Bangladesh and India.[3]

Location
Sajek is a union located in north of Chittagong Hill Tracts.it From Khagrachhari town, it is situated 67 km north-east from Khagrachhari town and 95 km North-West from Rangamati city. The border of Bangladesh and Mizoram of India is 8 kilometer east from Sajek.[1]

Nature
Sajek valley is famous for its natural beauty. The valley is surrounded by mountains, dense forest, grasslands hilly tracks. Many small rivers flow through the mountains among which Kachalong and Machalong are notable. On the way to Sajek valley, one has to cross the Mayni range and Mayni river. The road to Sajek has high picks and falls.[1]

People and culture[edit]
The native people of Sajek valley are ethnic minorities. Among them Chakma, Marma, Tripura, Pankua, Lushai and Sagma are mentionable. Women seem to be more involved in economic activities here. Tea stalls, food joints and roadside marketplaces are dominated by women. People in general are gentle, welcoming and friendly. Picking fruits and vegetables early in the morning is a major trade here. They are not fluent in Bengali but the young population speak English confidently.[3]

Tourism
Sajek was unexplored for a long time and recently it emerged as a tourist spot for it’s outstanding natural beauty. The place does not have modern tourist facilities but tourists mostly enjoy the nature and culture of the place. Though the valley is in Rangamati but to tourists prefer the route from Kagrachari to Sajek valley through Dighinala Bazaar, Bagaihat Bazaar and Machalong Haat. Major transport is Chander Gari which is like a four-wheel jeep. Tourists can also go to Sajek from Rangamati by engine vessel. It takes 5–6 hours in that route.[1]

Caution
Some malaria cases have been reported in the valley. So, it is suggested to take mosquito repeller along.[1]

North east India most Beautiful place of tourism

The North-East India remains the most unexplored part of India. It is a lot more beautiful than many other touristy places & definitely worth exploring over & over again. This video offers merely glimpses of this wonderful region.

Places covered in this video - Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli, Bomdila, Tawang, Shillong, Cherapunjee, Dawki.
Special thanks to Awe Rides for their amazing car for this road trip! :)

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Monasteries of Sikkim

Sikkim was blessed by Guru Padmasambhava, the great Buddhist saint who visited Sikkim in the 8th century and consecrated the land, meditating at its four corners to rid it of all negativity. Here he is believed to have hidden many secret teachings, which he prophesized would be discovered in the future by those specially blessed by spiritual powers.

It was a realization of this prophecy when in the 17th century three learned lamas, Lhatsun Chenpo, Karthok Rikzin Chenpo and Ngadak Sempa Chenpo entered Sikkim from three different directions and met at Norbugang, Yuksom and decided to establish a Buddhist monarchy in the state. In 1642, the three monks crowned Phuntsog Namgyal the first monarch of Sikkim giving him the title of Chogyal [Dharma Raja].
While Phuntsog Namgyal worked on consolidating the kingdom, the three monks led by Lhatsun Chenpo concentrated on building monasteries and shrines all over Sikkim. The first monasteries built in Sikkim were the ones in Dubdi and Sanga Choling [both in West Sikkim], close to Yuksum. Soon nearly every village had its own monastery and these became not just places of worship but also educational centres.
Today Sikkim has nearly 200 monasteries and Lhakhangs and the influence of Buddhism is felt in nearly every corner of the state. From the fluttering prayer flags to the sacred caves, lakes and stupas, the images and symbols of Buddhism retain a freshness undimmed by the passage of time.

Monasteries of Sikkim:

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The jewels of India

“The jewels of India”, a term that truly describes the top 10 highest mountain peaks of India.

 These snow capped mountains attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe for various exploration and expedition projects. Since time immemorial the Himalayas have attracted millions of tourist because of its mountain peaks and snowy glaciers.

 The two major mountain ranges of North and North East India are Karakoram Range and Himalayan Range.

These two ranges are home to few of the India’s highest peaks which are also the part of top 100 highest peaks of the world

Facts about Northeast India

FACTS ABOUT NORTHEAST:

1) Arunachal Pradesh: Receives the first sunlight in India, hence called Land of Rising Sun. Just like sunset in Kanyakumari, Sunrise in Arunachal is wonderful. It shares international borders with China, Bhutan & Myanmar.

2) Assam: It has the largest river island in the world called Majuli. It is home to the largest density of endangered one horn rhino in the world. Also, birthplace of Indian oil industry in Digboi and provides largest tea production in India.

3) Tripura : Most literate state in India beating kerala.

4) Mizoram : Third most literate state in India after Kerala. The only place in India, where the tradition of 'Nghah lou dawr' meaning "Shops without attendants" are common along the highway in selling vegs and fruits.

5) Meghalaya : Have world's highest rainfall in Masynram, Cherrapunji, its beauty is called Scotland of the East. Shillong golflink is the 2nd largest natural golf course in Asia. Shillong - is rock capital of India just like Delhi "National capital" and Mumbai "Economic Capital". Mawlynnong was awarded the cleanest village in Asia.

6) Manipur : It has huge contribution to the nation in sports, produced world champions like M C Mary Kom, and many national players in different sports.  Keibul Lamjao National Park - the only floating park in the world.

7) Sikkim : It is blessed with natural beauties all year round with snow peaked mountains and green sceneries. Also, it has the world's highest altitude ATM.

8) Nagaland : Apart from its diverse culture, it has contributed largely in Defence to the Nation. Not to forget, the legendary footballer Dr.Talimeran Ao.

Still  Indians don't know what is Northeast. It's a total failure of our Indian Education system!

The Sela Pass Mountain Arunachal Pradesh

Sela Pass

Arunachal Pradesh in North East INDIA  has several high mountain passes, but the standout amongst them is the Sela Pass. 

At an altitude of more than 13,000 feet, the gorgeous mountain pass connects Tawang to other parts of the country.

 The pass is open round the year, although heavy snow during the winter season can shut it down every now and then. For some gorgeous views of the mountains and picturesque surroundings, you must take a hike to Sela Pass which is one of the adventure things to do in North East India.

Asia's biggest Baptist Church

Asia's biggest Baptist Church, Sumi Baptist Church, Zunheboto to be inaugurated on 22nd April 2017.

#WeTheNagas: Ten points to know about this Church:
1. The construction commenced on 07th May 2007.
2. It was completed on 31st March 2017 at the cost of Rs. 36 crore.

The 'Devil's Doorway

Dwar Ksuid, literally meaning the 'Devil's Doorway', is a beautiful pool alongside the Umroi-Bhoilymbong Road, in Khapmara, Bhoilymbong area of Umroi in Meghalaya. 

Popularly referred to as the 'Lover's Paradise', Dwar Ksuid is noted for its lotus-like rock formations and sand boulders. Mythology is that the Dwar Ksuid is the seat of evil spirits and is the spot where devils congregate.

The New York Times Declares Sikkim as Tourism Destination Place to go in 2017

GoodNews The New York Times Declares Sikkim as Tourism Destination Place to go in 2017

The New York Times, which is one of the world’s most read publications, have recommend readers to visit Sikkim on its annual list of 52 Places to Go in 2017.

North Sikkim Tourist Spots

North Sikkim Tourist Spots: 

North Sikkim District comprises the valleys of Lachen, Lachung, Dzongu and Tolung.

It has an area about 4,226 square kilometers and a population of 31,000. The region is famous for the Buddhist monasteries, Phensong and Phodong.

Major tourist attractions include the Phodong Monastery (one of the six main monasteries of Sikkim), Yumthang.