Nestled in the remote heights of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district, near India–Tibet border, Sugor Tso Lake is emerging as one of Northeast India’s most breathtaking yet least explored natural treasures. Surrounded by rugged mountains, pristine streams, and the timeless culture of indigenous communities, the twin lakes — Upper Sugor Tso and Lower Sugor Tso — stand as symbols of untouched beauty, ecological richness and spiritual serenity. Fed by the crystal-clear Sugor stream, both lakes rest at high altitude, reflecting the raw magnificence of the Eastern Himalayas. Beyond their scenic charm, the lakes are lifelines for the nearby villages of…
Author: Pratyusha Mukherjee
Pratyusha Mukherjee
Ms Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 25 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence, Sports & Current Affairs. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism.
High in the mist-veiled mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, where borders blur into myth and maps lose certainty, lies two lakes , very few have seen—and even fewer truly understand. Sugor Tso is not just remote; it is almost deliberately hidden. In a world obsessed with over-crowded icons like Pangong Lake, Sugor Tso remains untouched, unfiltered, and largely unknown. And that may be exactly why it matters. A Lake beyond tourism map: Sugor Tso sits deep within India’s eastern Himalayan frontier, in terrain so rugged that even for reaching it requires days of trekking through forests, glaciers, and tribal lands. Unlike…
In today’s story I will try to highlight a more detailed look at the Rhino Heritage Museum , its connection to the Indian Army and the Civil – Military co-ordination in the North Eastern States of India. Purpose and Focus: The museum’s primary goal is to honour the valiant contributions of the Indian Army, especially the Assam Regiment and 101 Area, during various military campaigns. Martyrs and Memorials: The museum includes a bust of (Late) Major David Manlun, KC, and pays homage to (Late) Captain Clifford Nongrum, MVC, who were local Indian Army officers and martyrs. Nearly two decades after…
The Rhino Heritage Museum in Shillong showcases the Indian Army’s contributions, particularly those of the Assam Regiment and 101 Area, through displays of military history, artifacts, and historical photographs, serving as a tribute to their valor and sacrifices. In this story we are featuring the Rhino Heritage Museum — a war museum which is dedicated to war heroes, military weapons and defence achievements. Travelling through the busy Shillong-Guwahati highway, it is indeed hard to miss this pink coloured, semi-oval structure with round windows and with a magnificent sculpture of a rhinoceros placed at the foreground, symbolising resilience, courage, valour and…
A visit to the Rhino Heritage Museum is a fantastic opportunity to experience and appreciate the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of Indian Armed Forces. Located at Rilbong, this Heritage Museum is one of the most prominent war museums in the Northeast. Constructed in 1928, the museum is a concrete structure, previously known as Dungeon Lines as it was used as an armoury and a prison to house Japanese prisoners during World War II. “Here you could explore Rhino Heritage Museum, from where you will be able to know the sacrifice and contribution of our war heroes” said a military…
Even in 2025 Indian Government firmly rejected China’s latest move to rename some locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a futile and baseless attempt to assert territorial claims. India has rejected China’s attempts to rename some places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such “preposterous” attempts will not alter the “undeniable” reality that the state “was, is, and will” always remain an integral part of India. Earlier on May, 2025 in a strongly worded statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh remains an integral and inalienable part of India, dismissing Beijing’s actions as “vain and preposterous. “We have noticed that…
On the occasion of World Health Day, Howrah Division of Eastern Railway, in collaboration with NCC Sub-Unit and 2 Bengal Battalion NCC, organized an Awareness Drive and Community Development Programme today at Howrah Railway Station. The programme, themed “Prithvi Raksha – Swasthya Jagarukta Abhiyan,” aimed at promoting environmental conservation and health awareness among the public. The event was graced by Major General Amarpal Singh Chahal, SM, ADG West Bengal & Sikkim NCC Directorate, as the Chief Guest. The programme was also attended by distinguished Guests of Honour including Uday Kumar Keshari, ADRM, Howrah; Brigadier Yogesh Kulkarni, Group Commander Kolkata-B; Colonel…
Popularly known as ‘Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains’, Arunachal Pradesh is India’s remotest state and the first Indian soil to greet the rising sun. India’s very own Bomdila Monastery, also known as Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling Monastery, is a prominent Buddhist monastery situated in the town of Bomdila in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Nestled amidst the stunning Himalayan landscapes, this monastery offers a tranquil and spiritually enriching experience. Founded in 1965 by the 12th reincarnate of Tsona Gontse Rinpoche, Bomdila Monastery belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is renowned for its serene…
A visit to the Trishakti Heritage Complex is a fantastic opportunity to experience and appreciate the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of India’s Armed Forces. This historical Complex was opened four years back to the visitors at the Sukna Military Station, in the outskirts of Siliguri in North Bengal. Rapidly, this arena has become a must-visit place for tourists.If you are from the area or just visiting as a tourist, this should be in your must-go list. The complex was conceptualised with an aim to provide a glimpse of the glorious history and supreme sacrifices of the soldiers of the…
The Assam Rifles, India’s oldest paramilitary force, traces its origins to the “Cachar Levy” formed in 1835 to protect British tea estates and settlements from tribal raids, evolving into a force known as the “right arm of the civil and left arm of the military”. This is the second part of my “AR Museum” coverage and I will give our readers a small brief of Dhai Murti and the historic “bell”. The “Dhai Murti” (meaning “half statue” or “two and a half statue”) is a fiberglass statue depicting an Assam Rifles jawan helping a refugee flee from Myanmar during World…