As flood inundates Assam and the freakish monsoon wreaks havoc, I haplessly wonder about the plight of the locals. However, during winters, the weather is congenial and there is no risk of a natural disaster whatsoever. While writing, I hark back to the days when I had a chance to explore this beautiful Pobitora Wildlife […]

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Kamakhya Temple sitting on top of Nilanchal hill is the most important Shaktipeetha in the whole of India. We know, there are many Shaktipeethas spread across the length and breadth of Bharat – the region that lies between the Himalayas and the three oceans. Kamakhya Shaktipeetha Shaktipeethas takes us back to the story of Sati, […]

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Without actually visiting it, we crossed the Nameri National Park on our way to Arunachal.  Then on our way back, we stopped at Eco camp. So we managed to get some glimpses of it at different times. Nameri National Park On our way to Arunachal, my first memory is of a roller coaster ride on […]

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Located on the banks of river Dikhow, about 380 km east of Guwahati and about 60 km east of Jorhat is this small quaint town of Sibasagar. Also called Sibsagar it is now renamed Sivasagar. It was once the region from where the mighty Ahom kings ruled for more than six centuries. They ruled till […]

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Best known for its single-horned Rhinos, Kaziranga National Park is one of the 30 odd world heritage sites in India. Spread in an area of more than 400 sq. km. Like Majuli, this is also losing a lot of its area to land erosion by the Brahmaputra. To reach Kaziranga, you can either come from Guwahati […]

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Tea gardens carry a very colonial image in my mind. British guys running the Tea estates, living in huge bungalows within the estate. A tea processing and packaging unit and a whole lot of workers plucking the fresh tea leaves with bamboo baskets on their backs. Tea Gardens – Places to visit in Assam To […]

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Guwahati or Gauhati is not a typical tourist destination. I do not think many people come to this city to see the city except the pilgrims who come to Kamakhya temple. But it is a de facto gateway for coming to North East India Tourism, a commercial hub for the region. And hence intentionally or […]

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Majuli is the largest riverine island in the world, surrounded by the mighty Brahmaputra river on all sides. But that is not the only thing that makes it interesting. The River island of Majuli is shrinking at a fast pace and may get lost over a period of time. Some surveys even estimate its life […]

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The Mising tribe is one of the largest tribes in Assam, India. They are a riverine people, and their culture and traditions are closely tied to the Brahmaputra River. The Mishing people have a rich history and culture, and they are known for their hospitality and their love of music and dance. Poem on the […]

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This is a poem that flashed into my mind while I was going through the images we captured on our first northeast India travel. Like this perfect pose by the Deer at Kaziranga National Park. Hopefully, you will like it. Sometimes watch the wild animals in the wilderness and notice how they are curious about […]

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