Special packages for celebrating Valentines Day at The Banyan Tree Madivaru

Banyan Tree Madivaru in Maldives is providing the best way to celebrate Valentine Day this year. This exquisite island sanctuary will give the opportunity to enjoy a personal stay for two at one of the six pool tented villas of the resort. The offer has started from 18th January2010  and will be ending on March 31 2010. Round the clock personalized...

Banyan Tree Madivaru Island – all for yourself!

Banyan Tree Madivaru in Maldives is offering the golden opportunity to book the entire island for the price of a first class air ticket. The offer will remain valid till October 30, 2010. Banyan Tree Madivaru with its 6 fabulous villas is located on a private island sanctuary in an atoll in Maldives. Each villa has a plunge pool and is designed to...

Tribal fair showcases “nearly extinct” dances in Arunachal Pradesh

Fairs always add some extra zing and if it’s a tribal fair, it’s sure to take your excitement to a new high. Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Dorjee Khandu inaugurated the 4th Pangsau Pass Winter Festival (PPWF) 2010 on January 20th, 2010. This three-day tribal-fair held this January was the center of attraction at the Nampong Village, in Arunachal...

Two World War II machine guns were unearthed in Arunachal Pradesh

While clearing forested areas for planting fruit bearing saplings, two multi-barreled machine guns were recovered by the Assam Rifles in the Changlang area of Arunachal Pradesh, which is a part of the Stilwell Road. These machine guns were used by the Allied forces during World War II. The Allied Forces had built the Stilwell Road during World War II...

Assam and Tripura celebrates Bihu festival

If it is the month of January, and if all roads lead to Assam- there is nothing much of a surprise. The reason off course needs no further mentioning. Thanks to Bihu festival – the vibrant festival that people await with bated breath. This is a time of the year, when Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lodhi, are observed throughout to represent the joyous...

Sikkim on the way to promote Village Tourism

Sikkim is considered one of the most beautiful and secretive destinations of Northeast India. Here nature bestows her splendor through lavish greenery everywhere. Endowed with spectacular scenic beauty, Sikkim is harnessing its natural bounty for sustainable development through village tourism. In a bid to boost its revenue and promote village tourism,...

5th Namdapha Eco-cultural Festival

The 5th Namdapha Eco-Cultural Festival was inaugurated on 5th February 2010 at Miao in the Changlang District of Assam. This three day festival was attended by nearly five thousand people from nearby villages. Started in 2004, the festival is based on  the twin objectives of promoting the rich cultural heritage of the people of the district and also...