Embrace Nature and Community: Discover the Transformative Power of Travel in Assam
One of the most exciting experiences is when you are invited to celebrate a village festival designed to put their community on the map—literally! As a travel curator, I’ve witnessed the profound impact that immersing oneself in nature and connecting with vibrant local communities can have—especially in the breathtaking landscapes of Assam. Here, nestled in […]
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 […]
The Journey of Impact: Tracing the Environmental Legacy Created by Curtain Call Adventures
A collection of stories serves as a powerful means of preserving and sharing the rich tapestry of human experience, culture, and tradition. These stories can range from personal anecdotes and myths to folklore and historical accounts, reflecting the diverse identities of communities and individuals. In a collection of stories, each narrative provides insight into the […]
How the Umkar Root Bridges Reflect the Wisdom of Indigenous Engineering
There is an old Greek proverb that beautifully encapsulates the essence of legacy: “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” For Hally War*(69), this saying was not merely a philosophical reflection but a guiding principle throughout his life, as he dedicated himself to passing […]
A Journey Through Assam’s Rhythmic Celebrations of Rongali Bihu
Bihu – overview Bihu is the state festival of Assam and is celebrated to honour the significance of agriculture in rural Assamese life. The festival takes place three times a year, marking three distinct phases in the cultivation of paddy, which is the native crop of Assam. It is celebrated over several days and is […]
Eight days in birders’ paradise
Touring across bio diverse hotspots in Assam and Arunachal, here’s an in-depth account of rare bird sightings in breath-taking vistas As we made our way through rain swept hillsides, snowy peaks and verdant valleys on an eight-day birding tour across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, each of us came back with a cache of treasured memories. […]
Houses of reeds & bamboo that have stood test of time
Art conservator Avinibesh Sharma shines the light on fast-disappearing Assam type houses that were built to be earthquake resistant As the founder of Vintage Assam – a digital platform that documents the history of Assam using old photographs, archival documents, audio clips and the like – it was not surprising to learn that Jorhat-based Avinibesh […]
Planning a girls’ trip to the Northeast?
Women travellers to the Northeast share their experiences and some great travel tips On her website, Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything, shares some wonderful insight about why she thinks women can have more memorable experiences travelling on their own. “What I mean to say is, a woman on […]
Bwisagu – a new year celebration of the Bodo tribe.
Celebrating a new year in a Bodo homeA photo essay by Alongbar Basumatary taken on the 14th of April 2021 at his village near the town of Bongaigaon in west Assam. Assam as most states in India is primarily an agrarian society. Celebrations are based on harvests, planting of paddy and the lunar calendar. Most […]
COINING GLORY
Finds of and research in Ahom coins have revealed fascinating details of Ahom heritage. “If the sun is once eclipsed, does it not make its appearance again?” was the maxim of the legendary Ahom dynasty that ruled Assam for almost six centuries (1228-1826), holding its own and even keeping the mighty Mughals at bay. A […]