Echoes of the East: A Journey into the Heart of Eastern Himalayan Heritage
As part of the larger “Journey across the Himalayas – Ours to Tell” event, a first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary festival celebrating the stories of and from the Himalayas, the “Echoes of the East” exhibition, focussed on Intangible cultural practises of the northeast. A Royal Enfield social mission, this initiative brought together 50 communities, partners, and artists to […]
Whispers of the Tsomkha Zemen: A Trekker’s Intimate Journey Through Arunachal’s Hidden Heart
The air in Sangti Phudung has a certain weight to it, a cool, clean heft that feels ancient and alive. It was here, after a short drive from Dirang over the famed London Bridge, that my journey began. The motorable road dissolved into a village playground, a final outpost of the familiar before the wild […]
Echoes of Assam – Modern Tasting by Curtain Call Adventures
At Curtain Call Adventures we believe food is one of the most powerful ways to tell a story. Our work is about more than travel — it is about helping guests understand the people, landscapes, weather, plants and animals that shape the northeast. Recently, we partnered with Chef Kashmiri Nath to bring a true taste […]
Silk & Sky: Bespoke Road Travel Tips for Northeast India
— an elegant, practical guide to road travel in Northeast India tailored for luxury travellers who value comfort, safety and authentic access. Driving through the Northeast is as much a sensorial journey as it is a logistical one: hairpin roads that climb into cloud forest, tea estates that spill across slopes, and rivers that demand […]
Sangti’s Stone Homes: A Vanishing Warmth
Once walking into Sangti Valley the houses felt like characters in a slow, breathing story. Each two‑storey home sat rooted in the slope, its base hewn from rough river stone that smelled faintly of damp earth and moss, the kind of stone that takes years to settle and knows the sound of winter. Above that, […]
Journey to the Land of Rivers, Tai Tribes, and Rainforest: An Adventure with Curtain Call Adventures
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the eastern regions of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh over the course of 5 nights and 6 days, where the lush rainforests, serene rivers, and vibrant Tai tribes await. This expedition is not just a trip; it’s an opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of culture, history, and the […]
My Trip to the Playground of The Gods – Travel Memories
The road to Tawang felt like a slow unfurling of the world. Each bend opened onto a new valley, each valley a different shade of green, and by the time I reached the district where the Monpa communities live, I had the sense of stepping into a place that refuses to be hurried. My days […]
Shergaon in Two Days — Orchard Mornings, Monastery Evenings, Waterfall Afternoons
“Into the mountains we went, walked along streams of gurgling waters dappled in sunlight and mist. Lost in the forest of old trees, we counted 32 shades of green at a glance while birds with iridescent feathers flit among juniper trees. Climbed steep slopes full of pine and rhododendron to explore ancient ruins. Hopped over […]
The Enduring Romance of Unstitched Garments in Northeast India
I travel to learn with my hands—by touching the warp and weft, by watching how a drape is coaxed into place, by listening to the quiet stories that cloth carries. As a culture travel curator and textile enthusiast, I’ve long been enthralled by the poetry of unstitched garments. In a world ruled by seams, zippers, […]
Journey into the Heart of Assam: An Exploration of Hand Weaving and Artisan Traditions
Since learning to weave from my grandmother, whom I lovingly call Aita, in 1978-79, I have been in awe of the region’s vibrant tapestry. With each trip I make—whether on a solo recce or with guests—I feel like I am stepping into a fresh story woven into the very fabric of this enchanting land. It […]