Nyokum Festival: A Celebration of Earth, Community, and Spirit in Arunachal Pradesh
Every February, as winter begins to fade and the hills of Arunachal Pradesh wake up to spring, villages across the state come alive with music, prayer, and colour. It’s the time of Nyokum, the most important festival of the Nyishi tribe, celebrated with deep reverence and joy. The air fills with the rhythmic beat of […]
100 Drums and a Harvest: Inside the Wangala Festival of Meghalaya
The month of October heralds the festive season in India. Especially here in the North East, where vibrant festivals are not just events but living expressions of community and gratitude. Among them, one celebration stands out for its rhythm, colour, and spirit — Wangala, the Festival of a Hundred Drums. What is Wangala? Wangala is […]
The Sandakphu-Singalila Trek: A Himalayan Adventure
There is a quiet magic in walking slowly, letting the path unfold as it will. On the Sandakphu–Singalila trek, every step feels like a conversation—with the wind, with the forests of rhododendron and pine, with the mountains that rise steadily in the distance. Then one morning, the horizon reveals the great secret you have been […]
Wander with Wonder: Northeast India Walking Tours for Families
If you’re a family that loves to trade screen time for green time, and you believe the best memories are made one step at a time, then Northeast India might just be your next perfect getaway. Tucked away in a quieter corner of the country, this region is a treasure trove of natural beauty, rich […]
Northeast India with Children, what to do : “Slow Travel, Big Discoveries”
Here in the heart of a Karbi village near Kaziranga, guests on a village walk with Aranyak pause to sit atop age-old rocks, listening intently to something invisible yet deeply alive—the sound of the Kohora Chu, an underground river that flows silently beneath. For children especially, moments like these are rare treasures. In today’s fast-paced, […]
Vegetarian: Breaking the Stereotype in the Northeast
At our core, we believe that food is more than just a meal—it’s a living expression of culture, memory, identity, and place. And nowhere is that truer than in Northeast India, a region where recipes are passed down orally, ingredients are rooted in the land, and every dish carries the essence of community. Our journey […]
A Culinary Journey for Travelers – Food of the Mising Tribe in Assam
Tribal cuisines across various regions are a vibrant testament to the diversity and uniqueness of indigenous cultures. Each community’s culinary practices are deeply rooted in the local environment, utilizing native ingredients and traditional methods that have been passed down through generations. For instance, the use of foraged wild plants and sustainably sourced proteins showcases a […]
Kaziranga National Park: A Model of Conservation and Sustainable Tourism
Nestled in the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, Kaziranga National Park is a sanctuary of biodiversity and a global conservation success story. Famous for sheltering the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, it represents the triumph of sustained conservation, community involvement, and eco-tourism. From its rich legends and cultural heritage to its innovative […]
Beyond the Safaris,Get immersed in Kaziranga
The morning mist clings gently to the rolling hills as the first light filters through a canopy of ancient trees. The earthy scent of damp soil and crushed leaves rises with every step on the soft forest trail. Bamboo groves whisper in the breeze, their slender stalks creaking ever so slightly, as if sharing old […]
Showcasing Community Heroes: Short Films on Local Sustainability Efforts, ‘Footprints of Sustainability’, an Initiative by CCA
Documentaries serve as an incredible lens through which we can witness real-life events, people, and issues that often go unnoticed in the mainstream narrative. Unlike traditional films that rely heavily on fictional stories, documentaries bring forth authentic experiences, providing viewers with raw insights into the world around us. They have the unique power to inform, […]