Majuli Island has slowly blossomed into a hub of backpacking. If it reads carefully, it can become a model for sustainable rural tourism. I cycled around Majuli for 5 days and this travelogue is a tribute to this new Majuli of possibilities rather than the age-old Issues.
Majuli Island: Five Days in A Sustainable Utopia Read More »
A list of WWII sites from Northeast India like War cemeteries at Kohima, Imphal, Guwahati, Digboi, Jairampur, WW II Museum at Kisama, Japanese Memorial at Maibam Lokpa Ching, and INA Museum at Moirang.
The Northeast India World War II Trail Read More »
Chandubi Lake is a quick weekend gateway from Guwahati city in Kamrup District. It is the central attraction with numerous fledgling activities that will grow in the future, including birding, cycling, short day hiking, ethnic & rural tourism, tea tourism, and handicrafts.
Chandubi Lake: A Sustainable Escape from Guwahati Read More »
A quick visit to the Chamaguri Satra, the center of Majuli’s famed, mask-making culture.
Samaguri Satra: Mask-Making Hub of Majuli Read More »
The hills of Sri Surya in Goalpara district of Assam is its most important archaeological site that has Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain remains of unexplained vintage.
Sri Surya Pahar: Hills of Oblivion Read More »
Bagori-range in Kaziranga National Park is comparatively offered good rhino sighting during the jeep safari along with many bird sightings including the black-necked stork.
Bagori Range of Kaziranga: A Quick Morning Jeep Safari Read More »
Tezpur is a historical city in Assam, which is also the gateway to places like Tawang and Bomdila in Arunachal.
Tezpur: The Cultural Capital of Assam Read More »
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.
Majuli on a Pink Cycle Read More »
A heritage-walk through Sivasagar, the erstwhile capital of Ahom Kingdom, covering monuments like Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar, Sivadol, Joidol, Charaideu etc.
Sivasagar: A Walk Through 600 years Read More »
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.
Sivadol of Sivasagar: The Temple of Golden Dome Read More »
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.
Hayagriva Madhab Temple, Hajo Read More »
Visiting the Visiting the Kaziranga Orchid Park and pondering over biodiversity. and pondering over biodiversity.
Kaziranga Orchid Park: Trying to Save What We Are Losing Read More »
