Author name: Arijit Purkayastha

স্হানীয় লোকৰ মাজত জনপ্রিয় পর্যটনস্থান ভ্ৰমণৰ অভিজ্ঞতা অতুলনীয়, হ’ব পাৰে। অসমৰ নৱ-বৈষ্ণৱ ধৰ্মৰ কেন্দ্রবিন্দু বৰপেটা সত্র তেনে এক অঞ্চল। গুৱাহাটীৰ পৰা ৰঙিয়া হৈ মাত্র ১৩০ কিল’মিটাৰ দূৰত্ব। কিন্তু যাত্রাপথটো একাধিক আকর্ষণীয় সমলৰে সমৃদ্ধ বাবে গন্তব্য স্থানৰ দৰে পথটোও সমানে আনন্দদায়ক।      পাঠশালা পাবলৈ ধৰোঁতেই মৰকা চ’কত বাওঁফালে ফাটি গৈ জালিকটা পাব পাৰি। ২০০ বছৰৰো […]

When viewed through the lens of tourism, Putala Nach / Puppetry is a cultural tradition that can elevate the experiences of visitors to picturesque villages in the Brahmaputra Valley. A well-loved folk entertainment shows, it thrives in the Changsari, Tihu, and Nalbari regions of lower Assam including Guwahati and the charming towns of Nagaon and Morigaon in

Rock art is a window to humanity’s earliest creative expressions and many enthusiasts visit such spaces to understand its origins, era, techniques, and significance. And, while rock art in Assam does not enjoy the kind of popularity as in other regions, it holds significant historical value. Notable rock engravings are found near Ganesh Mandir at

Just after the ferry gently docks at Nimatighat, concluding your visit to Majuli, head to the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. Conveniently located about 40 km away, or 20 km from Jorhat through Mariani, it can be one unforgettable trip. For an immersive experience, opt for a homestay within a 10-km radius of GWS or alternatively,

Guwahati is more than a visit to the Kamakhya Temple. Or even the gateway city to the Northeast. Boasting of an airport that is the 10th busiest in the country, an A-1 category railway station and all manner of accommodation, including homestays, it is also filled with a plethora of attractions, experiences and gastronomic joys.

Assam’s beels (wetlands) can take your breath away. These freshwater lakes, some of which stretch as far as the eye can see—Son-Beel in Barak Valley is in fact Assam’s largest—celebrate nature and culture in quiet symphony. In the Brahmaputra valley, Urpad Beel is located near Agia, just 10 km before reaching Goalpara town (150 km

With a diverse calendar of fairs and festivals, Assam is a paradisiacal draw for visitors through the year. Beginning with Rabha Hajong Chandubi Festival (1st to 5th January), Magh Bihu (mid-January), Monikut Utsav -Harmony Rally (first day of Magh of Assamese calendar) and Me-Dam-Me-Phi (31st) in January through to December, the sheer frequency of celebrations

If you are elderly and infirm, you can now stop fretting about getting around in Assam. While wheelchair-accessible amenities are poor, local tour operators do offer tailored solutions to make your journeys enriching experiences. After landing in Guwahati, enjoy a drive past the scenic Deepor Beel, Assam’s only Ramsar site and the largest wetland in

Once ancient Pragjyotishpura, Guwahati and its environs has been the abode of several deities of the Hindu pantheon. And, going by the number of temples and rock-cut sculptures dedicated to Lord Ganesha here, the elephant-faced lord appears to have been a favourite—from a monumental Lord Ganesha at the entrance of Dirgeswari temple in North Guwahati

Ghats (river fronts) in Assam beckon visitors with sacred sites, scenic beauty and historicity. Big or small, each is a charming kaleidoscope of colour and form. Along the 891 km-long stretch of the Brahmaputra in Assam—fed intermittently by tributaries which have their own tributaries—these ghats are where you would like to soak in beauty and