Tour your soul, “Jobs fill your pockets but adventure fills your soul”
Here is a list of some fascinating road trips which you can undertake with family and friends and fill your soul with sheer happiness.
Date-09.12.2022
By Sanjana Bordoloi
There is a saying-“Jobs fill your pockets but adventure fills your soul”
In the mad rush of this post pandemic era people have deliberately missed jotting
down-“A visit to Mother nature’s lap” in their To-do list.
Here, in these lands, Mother Nature is waiting with her open arms and beckoning
us to delve into her absolute elegance and virgin lands, some discovered and
some yet unknown, unexplored mystical places on earth- the North east India.
Here is a list of some fascinating road trips which you can undertake with family
and friends and fill your soul with sheer happiness.
Varsey Trek
Varsey Trek in Sikkim is the perfect place for thrill enthusiasts. One can take a
short to a medium distance trek which reaches up to an altitude of up to 3300 m.
The trail is heaven on earth with a wide variety of flora and fauna. The red and
yellow Rhododendron trees give this place a dreamlike shade.
One can also book outdoor camps and gaze the starry-starry sky during the three-
day-long trek.
Best time to visit: October to May
Krem Puri Caves, Meghalaya
Exploring caves has been the oldest fascination of mankind. The Krem Puri Caves,
Meghalaya, is the longest sandstone caves in India which was discovered in 2016
The underground cavern is more than 6000 metres long and it is destination for
searching ancient fossils. Fossils of dinosaurs, especially the Mosasaurus ,which
was a giant reptile that lived 66-76 million years has been found in the cave.
One can stay in Shillong and travel over to Laitsohum village where the caves
open up.
Best time to visit: May to September
Jatinga,Assam
One of the mysteries of the world no man has ever found out the answer for the
strange phenomenon which occurs in this place- the Bird Sucide.
Like the Bermuda Triangle which is also a mystery unresolved in the minds of the
scientific community worldwide, Jatinga mystery too has no answers. In fact, this
strange phenomenon which takes place here during the monsoon attracts the
footfall to the place. Termed as the Jatinga Bird Suicide spot, the birds in this area
become disoriented between 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM on dark moonless nights and
plunge towards the lights and torches of the town.
Best time to visit: September to November
Tawang,Aurnachal Pradesh
The spirit of Buddhism prevails in the atmosphere here. Zen lovers can drool here
any day anytime. The Tawang Monastery which is the largest monastery in India
and the second largest in the world is the best catch. The day to day lives of
monks quietens the palpitating heart. The city derives its name from the Tawang
River which flows nearby.
Tawang also has the Gorichen peak which is the highest peak in Aurnachal
Pradesh. The Jaswant Garh war memorial dedicated to the hero of Indo-China
war, the late Jaswant Singh Rawat is also a major tourist attraction.
Best time to visit: March to June, September to October
Subansiri river, Aurnachal Pradesh
The Subansiri River in Arunachal Pradesh is the largest tributary to the majestic
Brahmaputra River. It is famous for its white water rafting(adventure sports)
where swift foaming rapids become a delight for water adventure enthusiasts.
The lower half of Subansiri becomes a paradise for amateur anglers where they
can have fun and a good catch of Goonch, Trouts and Golden Mahseer fish.
Best time to visit: March to June, September to November
Ziro, Aurnachal Pradesh
Ziro is a meditational zone for peace seekers in Northeast India. The radiant
paddy fields and the scenic green pine-hills in the background standing tall, this
lovely town has it all you need for a hale and hearty rejuvenation.
Best time to visit: March to October
Loktak Lake, Manipur
It is a freshwater lake in North east India. It records as the largest freshwater lake
in South Asia along with Manchar Lake in Pakistan. It is located in Moirang in the
state of Manipur. It is famous for its floating islands called Phumdis. The Keibul
Lamjao National park is the only floating national park in the world found here.
The park is mostly moist and semi-evergreen forests having a rich variety of flora
and fauna comprising of a rich mixture of an aquatic, wetland and terrestrial
ecosystem.
Best time to visit: November to March
