The document provides information about tourism in several Indian states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram. It discusses popular tourist destinations in each state such as Buddhist temples, national parks featuring rare wildlife, important religious sites, and floating villages. It also provides brief descriptions of the states' geography, history and culture. Shopping options highlighting local handicrafts are outlined for some of the states.

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ACTIVE
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14 October 2016
BROCHURE OF TOURISM IN
INDIAN PLACES
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MEMBERS: -
1) ABHILASH
2) SUSHANT
3) SHIRISH
4) SUDHANSHU
5) ASAD
CLASS: - XI – ‘B’

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1. ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Arunachal Pradesh is one of the twenty- nine states of the
Republic of India. Located in northeast India, it holds the most
north-eastern position among the states of Assam and Nagaland
to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in
the west, Burma in the east and China in the north. Itanagar is
the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh has territorial
disputes with both the PRC and ROC due its cultural, ethnic and
geographic proximity to Tibet.
Arunachal Pradesh tourism implies a vivid tour throughout the territory
of Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh is known as the 'nature's
treasure trove'. Therefore, tourism in Arunachal Pradesh calls for a
delightful tour across the enchanting valleys, romantic peaks, beautiful
districts and scintillating rivers.
Arunachal Pradesh is known as the 'Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains';
tourists from across the world come to Arunachal Pradesh to see the
picturesque beauty of the territory. Arunachal Pradesh is situated at the
foothills of Himalayas; it is this picturesque setting of Arunachal Pradesh
that attracts a large number of tourists to come to Arunachal Pradesh.

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Moreover, the places of interest that deserve a special mention in
tourism of Arunachal Pradesh are:
 Buddhist Temple –
The Buddhist Temple is a
stupa which largely reflects
the Tibetan influence in
Arunachal Pradesh. The
location of Buddhist Temple
is such that it provides a
scintillating view of the city
of Itanagar.
 Jawaharlal Nehru State
Museum –
The Jawaharlal Nehru State
Museum holds a wonderful
collection art and
architecture, musical
instruments, religious
articles, textile, ornaments,
weapons, etc. The Museum
remains open on all days,
except Monday, for the
tourist to visit and the
Museum and explore the
majestic past of the land.
 Ita Fort –
Ita Fort is an old fort, which
is situated at Papum Pare
district. The three gates on
the three sides of the fort is
said to be built by the Ahom
rulers and it is estimated
that about 80 lakhs bricks
and 45 cubic meters of stone
were used to build the Fort.

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Besides, the aforesaid site, some of the other sites that play a vital role in
tourism at Arunachal Pradesh are:
 Mouling
National Park
 Bhishmaknagar
Fort
 Buddhist Gompa
 Namdapha
National Park
 Malinithan
 Tipi Orchidarium
 Parasuram
Kund, etc.
Moreover, due to easy accessibility of Arunachal Pradesh to and from the
different parts of India, is also instrumental towards enhancing the
prospects of Arunachal Pradesh tourism. The availability of the different
modes of transport like buses, cars, taxis, railways, air planes, etc. has
largely enhanced tourism in Arunachal Pradesh.
Hotels of Arunachal Pradesh
Initially untouched Arunachal Pradesh today is slowly and steadily
evolving as a tourist hub. With the rising influx of tourists, both foreign
and domestic, numerous hotels have started dotting the Union Territory.
Arunachal Pradesh is home to a number of luxury, deluxe and budget
hotels that are known for their hospitality and services.
Arunachal Pradesh is a north-eastern state of India. The literary meaning
of Arunachal Pradesh is the 'land of the dawn lit mountains' and 'Land of
the rising sun'. The state is famous for its virgin natural beauty. The
capital and the largest city of the state is Itanagar. Established in the year
of 1987, Arunachal Pradesh is an apple of discord between India and
China. Administrated by India, the territory of the state is also claimed
by the neighbouring country.

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More Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh
 Steps Around the Ita Fort
 Buddhist Centre Gompa
 Itanagar Guide
 Idyllic Kazu Village
 Along Orange Town
 Tawang Gompa Monastery
National Parks of Arunachal Pradesh
 Namdapha National Park in Miao
 Mouling National Park in Jengging
Wild Life Sanctuaries in Arunachal Pradesh
 Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary
 Itanagar Wild life Sanctuary
 Dr. D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary

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2. Assam
Assam is a state in north-eastern India. Located south of the
eastern Himalayas, Assam comprises the Brahmaputra Valley and the
Barak Valley along with the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts with
an area of 30,285 sq mi (78,440 km2). Assam, along with Arunachal
Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya, is one of
the Seven Sister States. Geographically, Assam and these states are
connected to the rest of India via a 22 kilometres (14 mi) strip of land
in West Bengal called the Siliguri Corridor or "Chicken's Neck". Assam
shares an international border with Bhutan and Bangladesh; and its culture,
people and climate are similar to those of South-East Asia – comprising the
elements in India’s Look east policy.
Assam is often called "The land of Red River (the Brahmaputra is called
Lohit in Assamese) and blue hills (the Eastern Himalayan range)".
The mighty river of Brahmaputra, originating from the Mansarovar Lake
in Tibet, meanders through the wooded hills and the rolling plains of the
Assam. Travel to Assam for age-old myths, enticing songs and dances,
world famous tea, diverse colourful tribes and last but not the least
important - rare species of one horned Rhinoceros.

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Added to that warm hearted people and exotic aroma of a cup of Assam
Tea would make your travel to Assam a cherished memory. Brush up your
knowledge on Assam with a few fast facts, before you travel to Assam.
Roughly shaped like a bird with wings stretching along the length of
the Brahmaputra river, Assam is the central state in the North-East
Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister
States.
The land of Red River and blue hills, Assam comprises three main
geographical areas: the Brahmaputra Valley which constitutes the
expansive wingspan, the Barak Valley extending like a tail, and the
intervening Karbi Plateau and North Cachar Hills.
Assam shares its border with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland,
Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and West Bengal; and there are National
Highways leading to their capital cities. It also shares international
borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. In ancient times Assam was known
as Pragjyotisha or Pragjyotishpura, and Kamarupa.
Guwahati Planetarium :-
Is one of its kind centre of astronomical research in Assam and the
entire North-Eastern region of India. The Guwahati Planetarium is
unrivalled in Assam and
rest of northeast India
with its distinctive
dome and sloping walls
that sets it apart in the
skyline of the area. The
Planetarium uses the
Japanese Goto GX
instrument. The
hardware includes the
GX star field projector,
sixty special-effects
projectors, and the sky
theatre's sound system.
The show software is
also supplied by Goto.

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Umananda Devaloiewffwe:- Is
a Shiva temple located at
the Peacock Island in the middle of
river Brahmaputrajust opposite
the office of the Deputy
Commissioner of Kamrup or the
Kachari Ghat in Guwahati. It was
built by the Ahom King Gadadhar
Singha (1681–1696), who was a
devout Shaivaite.
Kaziranga wildlife sanctuary:
Is a national park in
the Golaghat and Nagaon
districts of the state of Assam,
India. The sanctuary, which hosts
two-thirds of the world's great
one-horned rhinoceroses, is
a World Heritage Site. According
to the census held in March 2015,
which was jointly conducted by the
Forest Department of the
Government of Assam and some
recognized wildlife NGOs, the
rhino population in Kaziranga
National Park is 2,401.
Kamakhya Temple:-
Also Kamrup-Kamakhya is a Hindu
temple dedicated to the mother
goddessKamakhya. It is one of the
oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas.
Situated on the Nilachal Hill in
western part of Guwahati city
in Assam, India, it is the main
temple in a complex of individual
temples dedicated to the
ten Mahavidyas: Kali, Tara, Soda
shi, Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi,Chh
innamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamu
khi, Matangi and Kamala

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Shopping in Assam: -
Since the state is traditionally rich in handicrafts, shopping in Assam is a
delightful experience. Wide range of handicrafts is available in Assam.
Assam also excels in tradition handloom products. Assam is well known
producer of exclusive silks. While shopping in Assam, watch out for:
 Handmade toys made from clay, cork (pith), wood and bamboo and an
admixture of cloth and mud
 Silk fabric of various types like - Muga (the golden silk exclusive only to
this state), Paat, Eri
 Handloom products like Laichampi (quilt-like material)
 Cane and bamboo work
 Decorative items in bell metal and brass
 Furniture made of bamboo and cane
 Tribal arts, including masks bhaonas
 Products of bell metal
 Assam Tea
There are a large number of Government Emporia and private shops in
the state. The main shopping centres are Fancy Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar
and Pan Bazaar in Guwahati.

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3. Manipur
The tine state of Manipur lies in the lush green corner of North
East India. The word Manipur in Hindi means "the jewel of a land"
which seems to be a deserving epithet for Manipur in all terms. The land
of Manipur is shrouded myths. Legend has it that the land of Manipur
was discovered as a result of the delight the Gods took in dancing. The
concept seems to remain alive in its beauteous folk dances.
The erstwhile princely state came under the British rule in after
the defeat in Anglo-Manipuri war in 1891. After the Independence in
1947, the state merged in the Indian Union and became a full-fledged
state in 1972. The state boasts of an unparalleled beauty. The oval shaped
valley, surrounded by smoky hills looks like an exquisite artwork of the
almighty. Nature has poured her choicest gifts to create Manipur. Hills
and forests combine to craft out an idyllic retreat.
The charm of Manipur springs from its off-the-beaten-track
image. Manipur as a tourist destination still remains off the limelight.
That the people of the world still do not travel to Manipur in large flocks
has in turn helped to retain its unspoilt grace.

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Keibul Lamjao
National Park: - Is
a national park in
the Bishnupur
district of the state
of Manipur in India. It
is 40 km2 (15.4 sq mi)
in area, the only
floating park in the
world, located
in North East India,
and an integral part
of Loktak Lake. The
national park is
characterized by many
floating decomposed plant materials locally called phumdis. To preserve
the natural refuge of the endangered Manipur Eld's deer or brow-antlered
deer (Cervus eldi eldi), or sangai also called the dancing deer, listed as an
endangered species by IUCN, the park which was initially declared to be
a sanctuary in 1966, was subsequently declared to be a national park in
1977 through a gazette notification.
Loktak Lake: - Is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, and is
famous for the phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and
organic matter at various
stages of decomposition)
floating over it. Keibul
Lamjao is the only floating
national park in the world.
It is located near
Moirang in Manipur state,
India. The etymology of Lok
tak is Lok = "stream"
and tak = "the end". The
largest of all the phumdis
covers an area of
40 km2 (15 sq mi) and is
situated on the southeastern
shore of the lake.

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Palace of Kangla: - Is an
old palace at Imphal in Ma
nipur (Kangleipak). It was
situated on both sides
(western and eastern) of the
bank of the Imphal River.
But now it remains only on
the western side of the
bank. Only the ruins remain
now. Kangla means "dry
land" in old Meetei. It was
the traditional seat of the
past Meetei rulers of
Manipur.
Shirui National Park: - Is a national park located in the state
of Manipur in India.
It was established in
1982. Among the
animals that make
their homes here
include
the tragopan,
the tiger andleopard
. It is here that the
famous shirui lily
(Lilium maclineae)
grows naturally. The
main peak of Shirui
abounds with
flowers during the
monsoon and it is a
veritable paradise. The Shirui Kashong Peak near Ukhrul is a marvelous
hill top view point located at a height of 2,835 meters above sea level.

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Shopping in Manipur: -
Shopping in Manipur is undoubtedly a very interesting and exciting
experience, especially for those who have a special love for handloom
articles. The state of Manipur is world famous for its handloom clothes
and other traditional artifacts.
There are some particular items, without which, Manipur shopping
remains incomplete. These articles are the very famous:
 Bed covers of Moirangfee Motif
 Silk Sarees
 Cotton Sarees
 Scarves
 Blankets
 Shawls
 Bamboo Articles
 Paper Mache
 Ivory Articles
 Dolls
 Jewellery

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4. Mizoram
Mizoram: - Is one of the states of Northeast India, with Aizawl as its
capital city. The name is derived from Mi (people), Zo (lofty place, such as
a hill) and Ram (land), and thus Mizoram implies "land of the hill
people". In the northeast, it is the southernmost landlocked state sharing
borders with three of the Seven, now with the addition of Sikkim, Eight
sister states, namely Tripura, Assam, Manipur. The state also shares a
722 kilometre border with the neighbouring countries
of Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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Ṭam Dil: Is
a reservoir lake
situated 6 km
from Saitual, the
nearest town, and
64 km from Aizawl,
the capital city
of Mizoram, India.
In Mizo language,
the word Ṭam is
a contraction of anṭa
m, which means
a mustard plant;
and Dil means "lake". A new species of frog called Leptolalax tamdil was
described from this lake in 2010.
Murlen National Park: - Is a national park located in
the Champhai district Mizoram in India. The size of the park area is
200 km2 (77 sq mi). The park is situated about 245 km east of Aizawl,
and is close to the Chin Hills. It lies north of Lengteng Wildlife
Sanctuary in the same district. It covers an area of approximately
100 km2. The tropical, semi-evergreen and sub montane Forests of
Murlen are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. About 15 species of
mammals, 150 species of birds, 35 species of Medicinal plants, 2 species
of bamboos, and 4 species of orchids so far have been recorded in this
Park. At present, 36
people are involved in
conservation work of
Murlen National Park.

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The Mizoram State Museum: - Is in Aizawl, Mizoram, India. It is an
ethnographic museum with multipurpose collections on display. There
are five galleries:
Textile Gallery,
Ethnology,
History,
Anthropology,
Natural History,
and Archaeology
Terrace. The
collection occupies
four floors. The
museum was
established in
April 1977 by the
Tribal Research
Institute under
Education Department. In 1989 it came under Art and Culture
department, up till now. The museum was earlier housed in a rented
building but on 14 July 1990 it was moved to a new building, at Mc
Donald Hill.
Solomon's Temple: - In Aizawl, Mizoram is constructed by a non-
denominational church, known in Mizo language as Kohhran
Thianghlim which is rendered 'The Holy Church' in English. The church
was founded by Dr.
L.B. Sailo in 1984 and
the members are
known as 'the elects.'
Their mission is to
proclaim and
disseminate the word
of God throughout the
world, particularly to
the Mizo
people through
written and spoken
means of communication, and they are constructing Solomon's Temple
as a symbol of their love of Jesus Christ.

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Shopping in Mizoram Listed Under: -
The main shopping areas are in Aizawl’s Bara Bazaar, Millenium Centre
and Solomon’s cave. You can buy garments, cosmetics and shoes. For
handicraft, go to Zohanco in Zarkawt area. They have good shawls, bags
and furnishing materials. If you like traditional bamboo things like
baskets or the finely woven bamboo caps (Khumbeu), these are available
at MKVI Sales Emporium, Zarkawt. Check out the State Government
Emporium and Hnam Chhantu for traditional items.

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5. Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a state in north-east India. The name means "the abode of
clouds" in Sanskrit. The population of Meghalaya as of 2014 is estimated to
be 3, 211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square
kilometres, with a length to breadth ratio of about 3:1. This state is
bounded to the south by the Bangladeshi divisions of Mymensingh and
Sylhet, to the west by the Bangladeshi division of Rangpur, and to the east
by India's Assam state. The capital is Shillong, known as the "Scotland of
the East". Meghalaya was previously part of Assam, but on 21 January
1972, the districts of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills became the new state of
Meghalaya.
In the tiny state of Meghalaya, it is an unending affair between the tall
pines and the clouds. Hence comes the name "Meghalaya" - the abode of
clouds. The British fell in love with the place and dubbed it as the "Scotland
of the East'. Three hills - Khasi, Jaintia and Garo dominate the landscape of
Meghalaya. Meghalaya became a full-fledged state of Indian Union only in
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As Meghalaya still lies away from the limelight, the land exudes a virgin
charm around it. If you are dying for an idyllic escape away from the urban
madness, travel to Meghalaya. In Meghalaya you can breathe in the fresh
mountain air, let your soul loose in gentle whisper of the tall pines. When
did you last hear the babbles of a stream? Come travel to Meghalaya, the
state has it all. Travel to Meghalaya to see the dazzling waterfalls plunging
down the height of hills and to explore the labyrinth of undiscovered caves
or to find the wettest land on earth, Cherapunjee, where it rains the most.
The quaint hamlets peep from the rugged terrains. Travel to Meghalaya to
befriend the unassuming tribal folks leading an exotic life untouched by the
modernity. As a striking contrast to the rest of India, the tribal society here
is a matrilineal one. Visit Meghalaya during a tribal festival to take a peek
into how myths and legends interplay with history and religion and see the
simple folks revel in colourful festivities.
Cherrapunji: - The historic name Sohra is more commonly used, and
alternative spellings are Cherrapunjee and Charrapunji) is a sub divisional
town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is
credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but nearby Mawsynram
currently holds that record. Cherrapunji still holds the all-time record for
the most rainfall in a calendar month and in a year: it received 9,300 mm
(366 in) in July 1861 and 26,461 mm (1,041.75 in) between 1 August 1860
and 31 July 1861.

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Mawsynram: - Is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya
state in north-eastern India, 65 kilometres from Shillong. It is reportedly
the wettest place on
Earth, with an
average annual
rainfall of 11,872
millimetres (467.4
in), but that claim is
disputed by Lloró,
Colombia, which
reported an average
yearly rainfall of
12,717 millimetres
(500.7 in) between
1952 and 1989 and
López de Micay, also
in Colombia, which reported 12,892 mm (507.6 in) per year between 1960
and 2012. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Mawsynram
received 26,000 millimetres (1,000 in) of rainfall in 1985.
Living bridges: - Around Cherrapunji in northeast India there are living
root bridges, a form of tree shaping, which are simple suspension bridges
made of living tree
roots of some
suitable species such
as Ficus elastica
growing alongside
the gap to be
bridged, by gradually
training some of its
roots to grow across
the gap until they
take root on the
other side. There are
examples with a span
of over 100 feet (30
meters). They are naturally self-renewing and self-strengthening as the
component roots grow thicker and some are thought to be more than 500
years old.

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Krem Liat Prah: -
Is the longest natural
cave in India. Liat
Prah (Krem is the
Khasi word for
"cave") is one of
approximately 150
known caves in the
Shnongrim Ridge of
the East Jaintia Hills
district in the state of
Meghalaya, northeast
India. Explored and
surveyed as part of
the ongoing Abode of the Clouds Expedition project, its current length of
about 34 kilometres will likely be increased as nearby caves continue to be
connected. Liat Prah's dominant feature is its enormous trunk passage, the
Aircraft Hangar
Shopping in Meghalaya:-
Entire north-eastern region in India has a truly rich tradition of handicrafts
and Meghalaya is no exception. We can better say, in the lives of the tribes
of Meghalaya weaving - be it cane or cloth - is an inseparable part. These
exquisite handicrafts make for good shopping in Meghalaya. Since
Meghalaya has a huge forest area and abundant wood material therein
since long past, the tribes of Meghalaya have developed a heritage of
woodcarving and cane and bamboo work. The woven cane mats and
baskets of Meghalaya are famous for their durability while the fabrics have
aesthetic floral designs. The artifacts may leave you spoilt for choice.
While shopping in Meghalaya, go on the lookout for:
Wood-carving, Pineapple fibre articles, Cane and bamboo work,
Jewellery, Carpet and silk weaving.
You can't find up market commercial plazas in Meghalaya, but the local
bazaars would offer you a delightful shopping in Meghalaya. The
Government Emporia have fairly good presence all over the state.

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6. Nagaland
Nagaland is a state in Northeast India. It borders the state of Assam to the
west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Burma to the
east and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest
city is Dimapur. It has an area of 16,579 square kilometres (6,401 sq mi)
with a population of 1,980,602 per the 2011 Census of India, making it
one of the smallest states of India. The state is inhabited by 16 major
tribes - Ao, Angami, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang,
Khiamniungan, Dimasa Kachari, Phom, Rengma, Sangtam, Yimchunger,
Kuki, Zeme-Liangmai (Zeliang) and Pochury as well as a number of sub-
tribes. Each tribe is unique in character with its own distinct customs,
language and dress. Two threads common to all, are language and religion
- English is in predominant use. Nagaland is one of three states in India
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Nagaland travel can be a wonderful option for the tourists yearning for
serenity and tranquillity. Nagaland, nestled amidst the foothills of the
Himalayas, is one of the most beautiful states located in the north-eastern
part of India. Holidaying in Nagaland calls a for wondrous tour across the
various tourist destinations housed in the territory. Nagaland's culture is a
blend of legends and history. At Nagaland, the tourists can get a glimpse of
the ethnic cultures of the Naga community of India. Nagaland is situated
between 25°06' to 27°04' North latitude and between 93°20' to 95°15' East
longitude. Covering an area of about 16,527 square kilometres, Nagaland is
blessed with a salubrious climate. The pleasant climate of Nagaland has
contributed greatly towards tourism at Nagaland.
Ntangki National Park: - Is a wildlife park located in Peren district of
Nagaland, India. Among the creatures that inhabit the park are the rare
hoolock gibbon, golden
langur, hornbill, palm
civets, black stork, tiger,
white-breasted
kingfisher, monitor
lizard, python and sloth
bear. The name
"Ntangki" is derived
from the Zeme dialect of
the Zeliangrong tribe.
The Shilloi Lake - In
the district of Phek is one
such. It is connected with one of
the very important early Naga
features; role of spirits. Its
actual name is ‘Lütsam’
meaning place where water is
collected. The British called her
‘Shiloh’ but today it is officially
known as ‘Shilloi.’
A view of the lake from top
makes it appear like the shape of
ahuman footprint. The winding
road down to the lake from
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the rocky hills presents a majestic sight. Shilloi Lake lies on the lower
slopes of the hill ranges running along the Myanmar ridges. It is
surrounded by tall, striking and attractive hills. Shilloi Lake spreads over
0.25 to 0.30 sq. km.
The War Cemetery: - In Kohima is a memorial dedicated to soldiers of
the 2nd British Division of the Allied Forces who died in the Second World
War at Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, India, in April 1944. The soldiers
died on the
battleground of
Garrison Hill in
the tennis court
area of the Deputy
Commissioner's
residence. The
memorial was
inaugurated by
Field Marshal Sir
William Slim, then
Commander of the
14th Army in
Burma.
Naga Heritage Village: -The
Heritage Villages is designed in
the form of an ancient Naga
village to give an authentic feel
of a true Naga village and the
experience of traveling back in
time. After converting into
Christians, Nagas have
abandoned most of their tribal
culture and traditions. It is only
recently that they are trying to
revive their past. The Hornbill
festival was first initiated by the State Government. The festival has grown
extremely in the span of a decade. Today the Hornbill Festival is one of the
fastest growing festivals in India and attracts foreigners as well as Indians.
It is now organized by the State Tourism and Art and Culture Departments
every year from December 1 to December 7.

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Shopping in Nagaland: -
The people of Nagaland have a rich tradition of art and crafts, which make
for wonderful shopping in Nagaland. The tradition is actually rooted in
their lifestyle in harmony with the natural environment they live in.
The tribal societies have lived for centuries depending upon the thick
forestland of the region. Usually it is the forest products like wood, cane
bamboo that serve as raw materials for the handicrafts they fashion out in
their leisure times.
Be it a utility item or an objet d'art, the artifacts speak volumes for the rich
aesthetic sense and skilled craftsmanship of the Nagas. Out of fine strips of
bamboo and cane they weave exquisite baskets, bags, furniture and from
cotton they weave shawls and jackets. Colours, designs and motifs vary
from tribe to tribe based on their folklore. They use natural dyes and beads
and shells to embellish the artifacts, which turn out to be fantastic items for
shopping in Nagaland. While shopping in Nagaland, check out:
Basketry, Pottery, Shawls, bags, jackets, Metal works ,Woodcrafts.
Although there are not plush commercial complexes, you can shop at
Government Emporia and private shops by the locals. Colourful bazaars
offer wide variety and good bargain leading to delightful shopping in
Nagaland.

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7. Tripura
Tripura is a state in Northeast India. The third-smallest state in the
country, it covers 10,491 km2 (4,051 sq mi) and is bordered by Bangladesh
(East Bengal) to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of
Assam and Mizoram to the east. In 2011 the state had 3,671,032 residents,
constituting 0.3% of the country's population. The Bengali Hindu people
from the ethno-linguistic majority in Tripura. Indigenous communities,
known in India as scheduled tribes, form about 30 per cent of Tripura's
population. The Kokborok speaking Tripuri people are the major group
among 19 tribes and many subtribes.

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Tripura Tourism - In the far north eastern corner of India, the sleepy
state of Tripura is an idyllic place to travel. Rolling green valleys, dense
woods, some picturesque palaces and pristine Buddhist sites would make
you forget the worries of daily life as you travel to Tripura. Tripura is the
second smallest state in India. The place traces it past even in the age of
the Mahabharata. The popular belief is that the name originates from
"Tripura Sundari" - the presiding deity of the land. Tripura was formerly
ruled by Maharajas of Manikya dynasty. With the Independence in 1947,
the kingdom merged with India and in 1972 got the statehood.
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary: - is a wildlife sanctuary in Tripura,
India of some 18.53
square kilometres (7.15
sq mi), about 25
kilometres (16 mi) from
the city centre, located in
Bishalgarh. It is
woodland with an
artificial lake and natural
botanical and zoological
gardens. It is famous for
its clouded leopard
enclosures. The sanctuary
contains a variety of birds, primates, and other animals. The terrain is
green throughout the year and the weather is temperate except for the two
humid summer months of March and April. It gives shelter to about 150
species of birds and the unique bespectacled monkey, Phayre's langur.
The Lushai Hills : -
are a mountain range in
Mizoram and Tripura,
India. The range is part
of the Patkai range
system and its highest
point is 2,157 m high
Phawngpui, also known
as 'Blue Mountain'.

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The Ujjayanta Palace : - is a museum and former royal palace of
Tripura (princely state) situated in Agartala, the capital of the Indian state
of Tripura. The palace was constructed between 1899 and 1901 by the
Tripura king,
Maharaja Radha
Kishore Manikya,
and stands on the
banks of a small
lake surrounded
by Mughal
gardens. It was
the home of the
ruling Manikya
dynasty until the
Tripura`s
accession to India
in October 1949.
The palace was
purchased from
the royal family by the Tripura government in 1972-73 for Rs. 2.5 million,
and was used to house the state legislative assembly until July 2011.
The Tripura
Government
Museum : - Ujjayanta
Palace, Agartala in the
Indian state of Tripura is
housed in the Ujjayanta
Palace, former royal
palace of the Tripura
(princely state). It was
first established on 22
June 1970 as
multicultural museum
with emphasis on art and crafts of the state of Tripura, and shifted to the
much larger heritage edifice of the Ujjayanta Palace, opened in 1901. On
25 September 2013 a formal inauguration function was held to mark the
opening of the new museum by Hamid Ansari, the Vice President of India.
It is northeast India's largest museum with a "national perspective while
remaining focused on Tripura and northeast India".

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Shopping in Tripura: - Tribal populated Tripura boasts of vast
forestland where bamboo and cane grow in abundance. These two factors
have played a key role in forming a tradition of fantastic handicrafts in the
state, which make shopping in Tripura a delight.
The ethnic groups of Tripura fashion out various utility items and
objects dart from cane, bamboo and woods. Alongside, clay, wood, palm
leaves are also favourite medium for handicrafts. But the artifacts and
furniture made by Tripura artisans rank among the best in the country for
their beauty, elegance and exquisite designs.
The state capital Agartala is the best place for shopping in Tripura.
You can also opt for visiting the tribal villages to see the craftsmen at work
and can shop from them.
As in all other states, you would find host of Government run emporia
and private shops for shopping in Tripura. The colourful bazaars with the
assortment of variegated artifacts provide visual delight. No wonder if you
come across a mixed bag of specialties of Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya
and so on since these north eastern states also have a rich tradition of art
and crafts.

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Reference links :-
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_North_East_India
2. http://www.mapsofindia.com/
3. http://www.transindiatravels.com/
4. http://www.freakyfolks.com/
5. https://www.quora.com etc.
Evidence :-
1. Photograph
2. Whatsapp Group
3. Hike Group
4. Email conversation