Majuli on a Pink Cycle
A travel blog with an account of exploring Majuli on a bicycle, visiting Satras, drinking apong (rice beer), spotting birds, interviewing artists, and much more.
Assam
Sivasagar: A Walk Through 600 years
A heritage-walk through Sivasagar, the erstwhile capital of Ahom Kingdom, covering monuments like Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar, Sivadol, Joidol, Charaideu etc.
Sivadol of Sivasagar: The Temple of Golden Dome
The original Kolosi (Kalasha) or vase-like structure at the top of the Sivadol in Sivasagar or Sibsagar was made of pure gold. It was too meaningless a use of the valuable gold for the British. So, they eventually brought that down.
Charaideo Maidams: Hobbiton on the Hilltop
Charaideu maidams are a series of hemispherical mounds that are graves of Ahom Kingsm at a dstance of 30 KMs from SIvasagar town.
Hayagriva Madhab Temple, Hajo
Hayagriva Madhab Temple in Hajo is named after Hayagriva, the horse headed avatar of Lord Vishnu. As is the case with most Archaeological sites in Assam, this place survives more as a living religious site.
Kaziranga Orchid Park: Trying to Save What We Are Losing
Visiting the Visiting the Kaziranga Orchid Park and pondering over biodiversity. and pondering over biodiversity.
Jonbeel Mela: Dying Innocence
Jonbeel Mela is a primitive barter fair in Assam where people gather to exchange agricultural goods without using money. A tradition that is being continued for many centuries.
Madan Kamdev: Elusive Erotica
As the name suggests, Madan Kamdev possesses characteristics that makes it a claimant of the title “Khajuraho of Assam”.
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park: Birds and more Birds
Spotting migratory birds and other water birds at Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Assam.
Dibru Saikhowa: Shooting River Dolphins
The South Asian River Dolphin (Platanista Gangetica) is one of the two species of freshwater dolphins. At Dibru-Saikhowa you can spot Gangetic River Dolphins.
Pobitora: Where Rhinos Dare
The high concentration of rhinos make them easy to spot in Pobitora. Where else would I just stop your car and see rhinos in the wilderness from the highway?
Goalpara Diaries 1: Dudhnoi Market and the Banana Cartel
Last year, I made a brief visit to the Goalpara, a district in Assam on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra river.