A Short Day Trip to Namsai, Golden Pagoda

The Golden Pagoda located in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh was a place I always wanted to visit but for one reason or the other the plans were getting canceled. Namsai was just a few kilometers from my in-law’s place in Margherita, and the known route was via Kakopather in Tinsukia district. But apparently there was another…

Best Place near Dibrugarh for Getaway this New Year

I love winters, and winters in Dibrugarh is like a cherry on top of a cake. The foggy mornings, the pleasant sunny afternoons, the breezy evenings and chilly nights are what you can definitely expect in Dibrugarh during winters. Afternoons are for enjoying fresh oranges as we sit outdoors to soak in the sun. Getting…

The Ahom seat at Habung: An Offbeat Destination

Totally oblivious as to what to expect we started on a road trip to Habung which is located in Dhemaji on the north bank of river Brahmaputra. The only bookish information we had was that Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha settled there briefly before finally establishing his capital at Charaideo. Of late the State Government has taken…

A Romantic Escape to the most dreamy Hill Station in North-East India

Shillong is like paradise on Earth – the calm and beauty of Nature, the simplicity and benevolence of its people, hills and valleys, lakes and waterfalls, food and festivals – one cannot but wonder at the variety and charm this dreamy hill station has to offer. Shillong is, undoubtedly, the most popular tourist destination in…

A Weekend Getaway to Parashuram Kund

Parashuram Kund is a religious site of the Hindus situated on the Brahmaputra plateau on the lower reaches of the Lohit river, in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. Every year during Makar Sangkranti, in the month of January, thousands of pilgrims from across India and the neighbouring country of Nepal visit this holy site to…

Krangsuri Waterfall: Meghalaya’s hidden gem

Shimmering blue waters of the pool created by clear mountain waters of the river cascading down the small hillock is a treat to the eye. Krangsuri waterfalls is situated in Jaintia Hills, far away from the madding crowd. This, undoubtedly, is the hidden gem of Meghalaya which is gradually evolving as one of the most…

Destination Tinsukia for Nature Lovers

Tinsukia is a district in Upper Assam which is a major commercial hub and trading center. Historically this part of the region was ruled by the powerful Chutia kingdom during the medieval period after which the Ahoms took over. Sadiya, a town situated at a distance of 66 kms from Tinsukia town has many ruins…

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga Kaziranga Bhoyaboh nohoi Nohoi abhoyaranya Iyatkoi u bhoyaboh jana Prithibir jonoaranya … … Kazirangar siro seuj poribesh Hosti byaaghrore baas Ek khorgor gorh prithibiye sai Pokhir suwodi prokash Mur Kaziranga nohoi je bonyo Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the music maestro of Assam, feels a divine connection with nature and in this song,…

A Quick Guide for Travelers to the Industrial Town of Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh is a district in Assam which offers the most unique mixture of tourist attractions. Tea tourism, Wildlife tourism, River tourism are important sectors which have attracted tourists to this small but beautiful town. The tea gardens of Dibrugarh have been one major retreat for travel lovers. The Mancotta Heritage Chang Bungalow brews some of…

Nameri National Park

Nameri National Park is situated in Sonitpur district of Assam in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. Nameri National Park was declared a National Park in 1998 and a Tiger Reserve in 1999-2000. Nameri shares its northern boundaries with the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh and has an area of 200 sq kms of…