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FLORA AND FAUNA OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

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  Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, North East India boasts the most beauteous land for a peaceful recess. The richness of natural beauty, the serenity of eastern Himalayas , and the exotic flora and fauna of Arunachal Pradesh makes this place an indispensable location for the development of eco-tourism. Arunachal Pradesh is most famous for exquisitely beautiful blossoms experienced by the land. The state is renowned for the rare species of flora and fauna that grows here. Arunachal Pradesh is also called as the “ Orchid’s Paradise ” because of the amazing breeds of orchids growing in this region. The region is also referred to as a treasure trove of ecological biodiversity as it is home to a diverse range of animals and also because of it’s rich resources of flora and fauna. The animals has a religious significance and has relation with socio-culture life of the people. Elephants and tigers abound ,especially in the grassy and foothills and the leopard and jungle cat...
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Diversity of Art and Craft of Meghalaya.

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  For centuries , north-eastern region has been a smorgasbord of various cultures , which is reflected in the rich array of handicrafts one can find here-from bamboo and cane products , to masks , wood carvings , textiles and earthenware. Meghalaya is known to be the paradise on earth which means “ the abode of clouds ”. Tourist are bound to be awestruck by the diversity of arts and crafts of the region. While most tribes and communities have their distinctive handicrafts , the materials used to make them are largely same.  There are several crafts found in Meghalaya but cane and bamboo holds a prime place. These products have received recognition not only in the national market but also in the international market and are much in demand. The ‘Jaintia’ tribe is famous for making beautiful fishing traps out of bamboo. Artistic textile weaving and woodcarving is practiced in Garo hills. Silk weaving of Endi silk is very famous. Sonidan is an important centre of endi silk carvi...
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