The Nyukmadong War Memorial is located on a specious 1.5 acre plot of land, overlooking the famous battle ground of 18 Nov 1962. It nestles in a three tired terraced landscape with beautiful coniferous trees planted around. The main memorial is in the form of a 25 feet high ‘Chorten’ conforming to the local ethos…
Zaans Schans, Netherlands | A Windmill village
Zaans Schans is a beautiful Dutch village where the 18th and 19th centuries are brought to life. It’s a unique part of the Netherlands full of working windmills, wooden houses, mills, and cheese museums. How to reach Zaans Schans? Zaandijk – Zaanse Schans is the nearest railway station for reaching Zaans Schans village. Check entire…
Top Places to visit in Sarahan | Kinnaur, Himachal | hiscamherbackpack
Sarahan, a tiny hamlet is located in shimla district, at an elevation of, 6900 feet. It is immensely popular among locals for Bhimkali Temple, which is one of the oldest building in the village and is a significant pilgrimage site. In this article, we will see some hidden unexplored places to visit in Sarahan. Must…
Sela Paas – A complete guide | Places to visit in Arunachal
Se-La with la denoting Paas is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Arunachal Pradesh. It is among the most breathtaking places you could see in your lifetime. Sela pass acts as a lifeline for the people of Tawang and it gets heavenly as it gets. In this article, we will see some of…
Disneyland Paris | Top attractions and Must to do Rides | hiscamherbackpack
Disneyland is a must visit themed park in the city of Paris. Here are some of the information related to Disneyland Paris that might be helpful for your next adventurous trip. Types of Park Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studio are the two park options. Both instantly transports you to the world of dreams and…
Rue Cremieux | Prettiest Parisian street | hiscamherbackpack
Rue Cremieux is one of the prettiest streets in Paris, located in the 12th arr of Paris. It is one of the most instagrammable places in Europe. The street is full of pastel-colored houses and is around 10 km wide. The most interesting part of this street is its Parisian charm devoid of tourists. The…
Gompalok homestay Dirang | Rungkhung Village
Gompalok homestay is located in Rungkhung village of Dirang around 4km from the main city. Dirang is an offbeat hidden gem of Arunachal Pradesh located 4910 ft above sea level. Although there are many options for stay in Dirang, in this article I will be reviewing the Gompalok Homesay. Location of Homestay The homestay is…
Tawang Monastery | Legend story | Architecture
Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and second largest and oldest in Asia. And now you know why visiting this monastery is a must when visiting Arunachal Pradesh. Facts It is situated on a mountain in Tawang at an altitude of over 3000m . Tawang monastery in tibetian language is known as GaldenNamgeyLhatse…
Giethoorn- A village with no vehicles | Netherland Travel
Giethoorn is the most beautiful and fairytale village in Netherlands. In this Dutch village, people can only sail, walk or cycle around to transport from one part of village to other. It is located in the north eastern part of Netherlands and is around 85 mins of drive from Amsterdam. Nicknamed as “town of no…
Dirang Dzong Arunachal Pradesh| All you need to know before visiting
Dirang is a beautiful town on the banks of river Kameng, and is around 42 km from Bomdila. It is famous for hot springs, yaks research centers and Dirang Dzong which we will read about in this article. What is Dirang Dzong? Dirang Dzong or Dirang fort was built in 17th century to protect Bomdila…
Dirang Monastery | Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh | A complete guide
Another name for Dirang Monastery is Thupsung Dhargey Ling Monastery, and is certainly one of the most beautiful Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh This Monastery is in fact a learning institute for the study of Tibetian Buddhism by monks and other people. The name “Thupsung Dhargey Ling ” was given by His Holiness Dalai Lama, which…
Bomdila Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh
Bomdila Monastery was built in 1965 by 12th incarnation of TsonaGontse Rinpoche. Inside the gompa, there’s huge prayer hall which is used by lamas for praying. The monastery belongs to Mahayana Buddhism, and also known as Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling monastery. Bomdila monastery is a replica of the Tsona gontse monastery of Tsona Gontse Rinpoche….
Mathi Temple Chitkul
About Mathi temple Mathi temple is another must-visit place in Kinnaur and is dedicated to the goddess Mathi. It is in Chitkul, the last inhabited village on Indo-Tibet Road and the last point in India till someone can go without a permit. The entire temple is built in a traditional style and is believed to…
Tawang – Top Must visit places | How to reach | Best time to visit
Tawang is the nature’s wonder right here in the North Eastern part of India. It is located around 185 kms from Bomdila and is at an altitude of 3025 m above sea level. The inhabitants of the district are the Monpa Tribes. The major festivals celebrated by Monpas are Losar and Torgya. How to reach…
Staycation Kanatal at edge of Cliff | How to reach| What to visit
Kanatal is a small village and hill station in the Indian state of Uttarkhand. It is on Chamba Mussorie road and is around 300 km from Delhi. Not many travelers are exploring Kanatal and that is the reason, it is the best place for a staycation in Uttarkhand. How to reach Kanatal Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Chamba-Kanatal Property Review-…