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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Visiting Mechuka had been a dream ever since I saw the beautiful posts from this pristine valley of Arunachal Pradesh on various social media platforms. However, I had not envisioned it to come true so soon. When my invitation to Basar Confluence was confirmed, I was ecstatic to know that I will also be heading […]

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When one thinks of the state of Nagaland in North East India, what comes to mind are vivid images of the Hornbill festival. For the uninitiated traveler, the state may signify a minimally clad warrior-like population that is dangerous to interact with. Maybe it represents Naga king chilies and shawls that are so widely seen. […]

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Set in the gorgeous backdrop of the confluence of the Hie and Kidi rivers in Arunachal Pradesh, Basar Confluence 3.0 was a unique celebration by the Galo tribes of the district. A 3-day festival (from 19th-21st November 2018) organized entirely by the local villagers in association with the local NGO, Gumin Rego Kilaju (GRK). Showcasing […]

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We enter the Ziro Valley, as arenaceous and lovely as any backcountry is expected to be. The Apatani tribe’s abode in this region in Arunachal Pradesh is all about wilderness at its best. Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh It’s a clear sunny day but the air is cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey. […]

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Gangtok city is a typical hill town in the Kanchenjunga range of Himalayas. It is a fairly popular tourist destination. A gateway for Nathula Pass in the east and Yumthang valley in the North. Today it is the capital of the state of Sikkim. But it first became a capital city when Chogyals shifted their […]

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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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