ARUNACHAL PRADESHSadasivam

EXPLORING THE EXOTIC INDIA

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Segment 11. Kamakya Temple2. Umanandha temple3. Boating in Brahmaputra4. Wildlife park

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Umanandha Temple in Guwathi

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Assam is the meeting ground of diverse cultures. The people of the enchanting state of Assam is an intermixture of various racial stocks such as Mongoloid, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian and Aryan. The Assamese culture is a rich and exotic tapestry of all these races evolved through a long assimilative process. The natives of the state of Assam are known as "Asomiya" (Assamese), which is also the state language of Assam.

Guwahati: A dazzling traditional dress (mekhela chadar) woven with 'Muga' silk is indigenous to Brahmaputra Valley in Assam. In fact, it is one of most expensive gifts an Assamese young man can pick to win the heart of his woman. Why, not? This silk is simply magnificent, and almost as worthy as gold!Muga silk (Muga Paat) or the golden silk is not only a nature's gift to Assam, but also a symbol of rich Assamese culture. It represents the brilliance of traditional attire of the region. The most significant characteristic of 'Muga silk' is its golden bright hue.Its name is derived from Assamese word 'Muga', which means yellow. The fabric is superior in every respect in comparison to the normal white silk that available all over the world. It is also much more durable.

‘Muga Silk’ a Traditional Assamese Silk Dress

Expensive Assamese Muga Silk

Bihu Dance of Assam

ASSAM TEA

Cherrapunjee is a small town located on the southern edge of Khasi Hills, a dissected plateau at an altitude of about 4823 feet (1484 m) above mean sea level.  The meteorological observatory is situated at 4267 feet (1313 m) above MSL.   Cherrapunjee is locally and now officially known as ‘SOHRA’. (100 km 4Hours drive from Guwathi)

Mawsmai Cave

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Arunachal finds mention in the literature of Kaliki Purana and Mahabharata. This place is supposed to be the Prabu Mountains of the Puranas. It was here that sage Parasurama washed away his sin, sage Vyasar meditated, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini.

Tawang MonasteryGompa

Jang Falls