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.
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Majuli Complete DIY Travel Guide
To reach Majuli, the largest river island in the world, you have to take a boat ride. A person has to pay INR 15 (~ $ .25) for a one-way trip. Rates are different for different things. Two-wheelers are not expensive but four-wheelers cost you INR 700. Rates differ for cows, horses, pigs, goats, chicken, ducks… & even for elephants in case you need to take them with you.
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Masks of Majuli
A quick visit to the Chamaguri Satra, the center of Majuli’s famed, mask-making culture.
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Sri Surya: Hills of Oblivion
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.
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Sivadol of Sivasagar: Nostalgia of a Doomed 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.
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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.
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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.
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Kaziranga: DIY Travel Guide
Plan your own trip to Kaziranga with these FAQs.
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Kaziranga: Misanthropic Rhinos, Invisible Tigers
Spotting one horned rhinos at Kaziranga National Park.
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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”.
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