The Last Lines on Their Faces: Meeting Apatani Women in Ziro
There are journeys where the landscape first holds you, and then, slowly, the people teach you how to look at it. Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh is one such place. It arrives in layers: the wet-rice fields stretched like mirrors between pine-covered hills, the bamboo groves, the old village paths, the new concrete homes, the […]
Wizards in the Mist: Curating Luxury and Raw Magic in Meghalaya
There is a distinct, almost cinematic magic that descends upon Meghalaya just before the monsoons arrive. The air grows heavy with anticipation, the forests turn an impossible shade of emerald, and the clouds descend to embrace the hills in a shifting, ethereal dance. As a travel curator, my greatest joy is weaving these raw, untamed […]
Assam Rewilded: Tea, Tribes and Tourism Done Right
Assam Rewilded: Tea, Tribes and Tourism Done Right By a recent traveler as told to Julie Kagti The Brahmaputra River, born from a Tibetan glacier, has shaped the destiny of Assam for millennia. Its annual rhythms dictate the agricultural cycles, the intricate patterns woven into local textiles, and the very architecture of the communities that […]
The Wisdom of the Woods: Slow Travel and Spiritual Rejuvenation in the Eastern Himalayas
By A Traveler with Curtain Call Adventures I didn’t realize how much noise I was carrying until it finally stopped. For years, my life had been dictated by the relentless hum of the city—the constant ping of notifications, the roar of traffic, the rigid schedule of obligations. When I booked my journey to the Eastern […]
Northeast India for Seniors in Spring: Slow Travel, Rich Rewards
As the founder of Curtain Call Adventures, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the magic of my homeland, Northeast India, with travelers from all over the world. There’s a special joy in curating journeys for seniors, who bring a unique appreciation for the rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and experiences our region offers. If you’re […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]