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…
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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-…
Budget homestay in Sarahan, Kinnaur | Stay close to Bhimkali Temple | Complete guide
Where is Sarahan? Sarahan is a small town in Himachal Pradesh. It is known for the site of the famous Bhimkali Temple – one of the 51 shakti peeth in the country. Located around 180 km Shimla, it is believed to be the oldest living place in Himachal, with its names, mentioned several times in…
Places to visit in Kalpa, Kinnaur | Route | How to reach – A complete Guide
Kalpa, a beautiful village in the Kinnaur Valley, is a bucket list destination for every traveler. It is a small, remote village above the Reckong Peo in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Inhabited by kinnauri people, this place is famous for apple orchards, views of Kinner Kailash, and the raw beauty of the Himalayas….
Manda La Top | Ultimate guide to 108 Mane, Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh
Manda La top is a series of 108 buddhist stupa that have been built in a circle, on the top of mountain in Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the kind place where Om Mani Padme Hum is inscribed on 108 stupas. Buddhist stupa is a religious monument, which is built for a loved one…
Bhimkali Temple, Sarahan | History , Architecture and How to Reach
Shimla has plenty of religious places, but the Bhimkali temple is one of its kind and such architecture is not found anywhere in Himachal. The temple is in Sarahan, which is around 155 km from Shimla. Read how I did 15 days road trip through Kinnaur. Legend Story behind the Bhimkali temple Many legend stories…
Sangla Valley Kinnaur – How to reach | Places to visit & tips
Sangla is a town in Baspa Valley, also known as Sangla Valley in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the most charming valley in the Kinnaur District. Surrounded by rocky mountains, evergreen forests and set part from other valleys by its red apple and cheery trees, Sangla is must visit destination.Sangla is…
Bumla Paas – How to Reach, What to visit | How to get Permit?
At an elevation of 15200 ft, Bumla pass marks Indo China border. A major attraction of Arunachal Pradesh can only be visited if you have special permission from the Office of Deputy Commissioner of Tawang and then the Indian Army containment of Tawang. When you reach Bumla, a feeling of patriotism evokes, looking at how…