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The Relic Ramnagar A magnolious assembly of sandstone standing tall along the bank of the Ganges caught my attention before crossing the river Ganges. The Relic Ramnagar is a small town on the eastern bank of the river Ganga. It is yet another peaceful place besides Sarnath which will take a short tour from  Varanasi . The fort was built during the 18th century by Kashi Naresh Pelu Bheru Singh. Members of the royal family now reside here. Enter the beautiful courtyard of the fort

Sarnath – In The Esteemed Preachings Of Lord Buddha The following day towards Sarnath-Esteem Preachings of Lord Buddha. It is a prominent Buddhist site in the world as Lord Buddha sermoned his first batch of disciples after his enlightenment. His first preaching, Maha Dharmachakra Pravartan, was in religious language Pali which means set in the motion Wheels of Dharma at this very holy place.  Chinese scholar Hieun Tsang has mentioned in his scriptures about this city of its magnificent Stupas and monasteries built by Emperor Ashoka. This city was excavated and rediscovered in 1863. The ruins of the temples and monasteries speak many stories of themselves and their glorious past. Head towards tranquillity of Sarnath

Ambrosial Ghats of the ‘Spiritual’ Capital of India- Varanasi The ‘spiritual’ capital of India-Varanasi is beyond what one can imagine. The 88 ghats of  Varanasi  showcase periods of life-cycle as a melting pot where both life and death come together, which are interconnected in a rhythm. You can be wafted around the inter-connected ghats with the flow of Ganga and its essences of holy aroma. It concatenates to the strong metaphysical soul of yourself. Discover something new about the place

Colourful Hornbill Festival of Nagaland The reckless trek in the  valleys of Dzukou  will remain forever as the treasure in my memory. It was time to witness the grand ceremony of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland. I changed my plan due to time constraint as I had only one day in hand to be the part of the “Festival of Festival”. The colourful festival, displayed by the inter-tribes of Nagas, fascinates the tourists from all around the world. Grand ceremony of Nagaland

Trekking in the Valleys of Dzukou It’s not just about travelling unless it is full of adventure. So come along with me to the streams of Dzukou valley trek, the best trekking route in  Nagaland  throughout the calendar surrounded with endless bamboo thickets and beautiful seasonal flowers. You may also experience snow if you travel during the months of December-January.  The offbeat set of the track is Dzukou Valley trek, a treat for the trekkers and wanderers in the lap of nature. It is an isolated place at 2438m above sea level between the two North Eastern States of Nagaland and Manipur, with no network coverage. Dzukou valley the name was probably given after a river in the region meaning cold water. For more information on trekking in Nagaland

Exploring Beautiful Kohima I reached my next destination, Exploring Beautiful Kohima, after 6hour long journey from  Mokokchung . Both of these districts compared to other towns have the highest inhabited of  Nagaland . I couldn’t take my eyes off from the beautiful scenic beauty and floating clouds and playing one of my favourite Lil Dicky’s song, Earth, which made my journey more pleasant. The preservation of nature is a critical issue at the present time. The roads are being broadened up for more smooth traffic which is leading to deforestation and destruction of mountains. Being a nature lover, it worries me sometimes to see them getting destroyed. Explore Kohima the capital city of Nagaland

Through The Land of Ao’s “Mokokchung” After a complete tour of  Mon  district, I left for The Land of Ao’s “Mokokchung “. Travelling in the time of dawn is always a pleasant idea. However, very few Regional Taxis are available for Mokokchung so pre-booking is a better idea. During the time of my journey, I met a police officer and as a stranger, he helped me to find accommodation in few places of Nagaland at a cheaper rate. The beautiful scenic valleys lead to small halts for marketing and refreshments where you may make new friends. Learn more about the villages of this district