I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive this recognition from the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Assam (HRAA) on November 30, 2024. This award is a tribute to everyone who has been a part of my journey—my family, my team, my peers, the tour operators of Assam, the hospitality industry, and the vibrant communities that make Assam so extraordinary.

May this honour inspire us all to embrace tourism’s transformative power, touching lives and showcasing Assam as a shining beacon of culture, natural beauty, and unmatched hospitality.

I am profoundly grateful for this cherished milestone. Thank you!

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  Changsari Sil-Sako : From Ancient Route to Rural Trail
  by Arijit Purkayastha
  Just 25 kilometres from Guwahati, beyond the familiar bustle of the city, lies a quieter Assam of winding country roads of North Guwahati, tranquil villages, ancient stones and stories waiting to be rediscovered. Around Maniari revenue village, along the Changsari Borka road, the fading memory… Read more: Changsari Sil-Sako : From Ancient Route to Rural Trail
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  Assam’s Artistic Heritage
  by Arijit Purkayastha
  Assam’s celebrated wildlife, rivers and sacred places tell only part of its tourism story. Woven into this landscape is a remarkable artistic heritage, shaped by centuries of faith, imagination and creativity, expressed through sculpture, architecture and traditional crafts. From the sixth century Gupta style doorway… Read more: Assam’s Artistic Heritage
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  Butterfly Tourism in Assam: Conserving Nature, Empowering Rural Communities
  by Arijit Purkayastha
  Every fluttering butterfly is a silent messenger of a healthy ecosystem, and in Assam that story unfolds with extraordinary richness. Situated at the confluence of the Eastern Himalaya and Indo Burma biodiversity hotspots, the state harbours more than 600 butterfly species, a remarkable proportion of… Read more: Butterfly Tourism in Assam: Conserving Nature, Empowering Rural Communities
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  Ginger Festival of Karbi Anglong
  by Arijit Purkayastha
  Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, a land of low plains, rugged hills, and elevated plateaus, has long captivated visitors with its scenic beauty, vibrant indigenous culture, warm hospitality. The Karbi Youth Festival, held annually from 15–19 February, is one of Northeast India’s oldest cultural celebrations. Earlier… Read more: Ginger Festival of Karbi Anglong
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  Assam’s Buddhist Trail: Exploring Ancient Heritage and Living Theravada Traditions
  by Arijit Purkayastha
  Beyond its mystical associations with Tantra, Shakti worship and indigenous spiritual traditions, Assam quietly preserves one of India’s most fascinating yet lesser-known Buddhist landscapes. While the region’s ancient Mahayana legacy now survives through scattered ruins, legends and archaeological remains, Buddhism continues to thrive in its… Read more: Assam’s Buddhist Trail: Exploring Ancient Heritage and Living Theravada Traditions
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  অসম পূৱ ভুটানঃ সীমা অতিক্ৰম কৰা পৰ্যটন
  by Arijit Purkayastha
  পূৱ ভুটানৰ আত্মালৈ যাত্রা কৰি সীমান্তৰ অসম ফালে থকা দৰঙাৰ পৰাই বাট আৰম্ভ হয় গৰম চাহৰ ভাপ, বাণিজ্যৰ হুলুস্থুল , দৈনন্দিন আদান-প্রদানৰ তালেৰে বতাহ উত্তাল হৈ পৰা ঠাই। তথাপিও এইটো কোনো ক্রছিং পইন্ট নহয়, ই এটা সুৰংগ সদৃশ, য’ত সীমা কোমল হয় আৰু কাহিনী আৰম্ভ… Read more: অসম পূৱ ভুটানঃ সীমা অতিক্ৰম কৰা পৰ্যটন