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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]