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  Manas National Park Manas National Park is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled wildlife habitats in the world located at the foothills of the Bhutan-Himalayas in Assam. Manas National Park is a unique biodiversity landscape where you can only find a biosphere reserve, project tiger reserve, elephant reserve and a natural heritage. Manas National Park with an area of 500 sq. kms is home to over 20 endangered species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, rare and endangered endemic wildlife like the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur and the wild water buffalo. The last population of pygmy hogs survives in the wild of Manas and nowhere else in the world. It is contiguous with Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan. Things to do Manas National Park offers you a myriad of activities that include the jeep safari with a bouquet of memories to cherish for lifetime. Jeep safari is the perfect way to explore the park as one can witness wild animals from a safe distance. A jungle tra

  Surya Pahar, 130 kilometers from Guwahati city, Assam, bridges a gap of over 2000 years of history of Northeastern India. A stone throw from the majestic Brahmaputra river, and unknown to the prying eyes of archaeologists until 1960, the land hid an epoch beneath its heart. Surya means Sun and Pahar means Hill—the nomenclature suggests this site was perhaps a place of worship of the Sun God. Spread out over 54 acres of land, the area continues to baffle archaeologists. A series of excavations have revealed a stunning past: The area was a confluence of three faiths—Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism—in different periods. How these three religions ended up at the same place is still a mystery. Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveler who had visited the ancient city of Kamarupa, mentioned nothing about the place. Sculptures, stupas, stone ruins, and exalted folklores are strewn across the slopes and foothills of Surya Pahar Upon entry, towards the left, lies an ancient pond and the newest excava

  Kynrem Waterfalls At a distance of 17 km from Cherrapunji, Kynrem Waterfalls is a stunning falls located near Cherrapunji in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Situated inside the Thangkharang Park, it is the 7th highest waterfalls in India and among the popular places to visit in Cherrapunji. Falling from a height of about 305 m (1,001 feet), Kynrem Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Meghalaya that cascades in three levels from the top of a hill. Like many other waterfalls of the region, the Kynrem Falls, too, flow in their full swing only during the months of Monsoon, and it is thus recommended to visit the falls just during Monsoon. Usually, the tourists can get the best views of this waterfalls from a lookout deck within the Thangkharang Park, which was a peaceful little botanical garden containing some benches and picnic areas for relaxing. Situated 7 km further down from Thangkharang, there is a viewpoint on the road connecting Cherrapunji to Bangladeshi Border offe

  Solophok Chardham in Sikkim Solophok Chardham was built to promote Eco and Village tourism and Religious Tourism. Among the top attractions in the state, this site is visited by national as well as foreign tourists. Located at a distance of about 5 km from Namchi in South Sikkim, the complex is built on the top of Solophok hill and covers an area of 7 acres. Being a pilgrimage and a cultural center, Chardham of Namchi has an 87 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva seated at Solophok Hill. Another highlight of the center is the replicas of 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Chardham yatra is one of the most revered pilgrimage journeys in Hinduism and comprises four religious destinations, namely, Dwarka (West), Puri (East), Badrinath (North), and Rameshwaram (South). Solophok Chardham also has models of these places so that the visitors can pay their reverence. Solophok Chardham in Sikkim is distributed mainly in 4 parts - i) Statue of Lord Shiva with 12 Jyotirlingas, ii) Chardham, iii) Sai Bab

  Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colours of the lake.After the winter season ends in middle of May, the periphery of lake has scenic blooms of flower species of rhododendrons (the state tree of Sikkim), primulas, blue and yellow poppies, irises and so forth. Also seen in the precincts of the lake are several species of birds including Brahminy ducks. Wildlife seen includes the red panda. Tourist attractions at the lake site include joy rides on decorated yaks and mules where kiosks offer variety of food and drinks. There is also a small Shiva temple on t

  Nathu La, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, is a mountain pass in the Himalayan peaks that co-joins Sikkim and China. Situated on the Indo-Tibetan border 14450 ft. above sea level, Nathu La is one of the most important Himalayan passes in the country. Nathu means 'listening ears', and La means 'pass'. Nathu La is one of the three open trading border posts between India and China and is famous for its picturesque beauty and beautiful environment. The temperature here remains low for most parts Located on the Old Silk Route, Nathu La Pass connects Sikkim to China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. It was sealed for almost 4 decades after the People’s Republic of China suppressed a Tibetan uprising in 1959. However, when the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited China in 2003, talks to open the strategic route were resumed. The Nathu La Pass was reopened in 2006 and since then, it has served as an official Border Personnel Meeting(BPM) Point