8 Northeast India Landscapes And Cultural Moments To Photograph

Tenzin Chodon

Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya

Hidden within Meghalaya’s dense forests, these remarkable bridges are shaped from the aerial roots of rubber trees. They offer a closer look at Khasi ingenuity and nature.

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Loktak Lake, Manipur

On Manipur’s largest freshwater lake, floating islands known as phumdis create unusual patterns across the water. Fishing huts and changing reflections make for striking photographs.

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Hornbill Festival, Nagaland

Every December, Kisama Heritage Village comes alive with traditional Naga dances, colourful costumes, elaborate headgear, and music.

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Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh

Overlooking the Eastern Himalayas, this 17th-century monastery stands out for its grand architecture, mountain setting, and colourful prayer flags.

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Dzukou Valley, Nagaland and Manipur

Rolling green hills stretch across this beautiful valley, creating a landscape that changes with the seasons. During summer, the rare Dzukou Lily adds colour.

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Bohag Bihu, Assam

Celebrated in April, Bohag Bihu brings communities together through traditional music and dance. Performers in vibrant Mekhela Chadors make for lively cultural photographs.

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Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, Kaziranga offers wonderful wildlife photography opportunities.

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Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

Across Ziro Valley, the Apatani community's traditional farming practices shape a beautiful landscape of terraced paddy fields, fish farms, and villages framed by pine forests.

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