The Great Revival
The hill village of Somdal, Manipur, witnessed a powerful 1923 Christian revival that transformed its people, traditions, and spiritual identity.
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Mikman Ruikhu - the healing waters of the ancients
A sacred healing spring hidden deep in Somdal’s Shaori Hills, Mikman Ruikhu has long been a place of faith and hope. Known for its miraculous powers, it heals those who come with humility and belief. Passed down through generations, its spirit endures as a living, sacred tale.
The headless deity and the hunter's bargain
In twilight Somdal, a headless deity offers a hunter a choice: endless rice or endless meat. He chooses meat, gaining unerring hunts but a cursed land. To this day, the fields whisper of the bargain—reminding all that every choice carries a price, and some secrets must remain unspoken.
Lāmenlā and the shadow of delay
Lāmenlā, the beautiful but always late girl of Somdal, falls in love with a serpent who helps ease her burdens. But when her mother disobeys a warning and kills their children, a single snake survives to sing a haunting song that echoes through the forest to this day.
The Song of the Severed
In ancient Somdal, warriors earned glory by collecting enemy heads. But when one young hunter returns with his bloody trophy, the forest answers, not with silence, but with song. A severed head sings beneath the moonlight… and the jungle forgets no blood. Nor does it forgive.
Phuhoi - the white-haired fortune bearer
In the misty hills of Somdal, they whisper of Phuhoi — a pale figure with backward feet and hair like smoke. Neither god nor ghost, he walks unseen, blessing few, haunting many. To glimpse him is to be changed. In Somdal, they say: if you see Phuhoi, you never walk home alone.
Ecotourism - an alternative to mass tourism
Ecotourism is responsible travel that protects nature, supports local communities, and promotes cultural preservation. It offers sustainable experiences that minimize environmental impact, unlike mass tourism which often harms ecosystems and local resources. It benefits both people and the planet.
The Transformative Power of Tourism: Driving Growth, Peace, and Sustainability
Tourism boosts economies, preserves culture, and promotes peace through mutual understanding. As it recovers post-crisis, embracing sustainability and responsible travel is vital to protect communities and nature, ensuring tourism continues to benefit both travelers and local people worldwide.
Wildlife of the Northeastern states at a glance
Northeast India is a wildlife haven, home to rare species like the one-horned rhino, Sangai deer, and red panda. With diverse forests, unique national parks, and rich biodiversity, the region offers unmatched eco-tourism experiences for nature and wildlife lovers.
Green Travel – The travel solution for nature conservation
India’s rich tourism draws millions yearly but often strains nature—habitats lost, pollution rising. Ecotourism offers hope by promoting responsible travel that conserves wildlife and supports locals. Post-COVID, there’s a chance to rebuild tourism sustainably for a greener future.
Waking up with Sunrise at Heavenly Phangrei - Manipur's hidden paradise
In this age when everyone is traveling abroad for vacations, we fail to see the beauty that abounds us in our own place. It is time we look for brilliant answers in raising awareness and accelerate efforts to improve and expand the tourism industry of our region.
The trials of life
Life isn’t always kind. It takes as much as it gives. Standing before my old home, memories overwhelmed me—laughter, loss, love. But in the warmth of glowing lights, I remembered: life breaks, life heals, and life moves forward.