Detours can be fascinating and if you want to experience one, try the less-travelled Dhodar Ali-Khumtai route to Nagaland capital, Kohima. Driving through the ali (road)—constructed in 1687 by dhods or lazy men during the reign of Ahom king Gadadhar Singha—you can soak in both the beauty of a lush-green countryside and an aura of rich […]

The countryside and the cities / towns of Assam– are two different worlds. But both represent it’s culture in their own way. If you are exploring a lesser known countryside, like Rani village (30 kms from Guwahati) or the city of Guwahati, you should take time to see both. Both rural and urban areas have

With rural tourism being the flavour of the times, Nishangram in Goalpara district, Assam is today at the top of most wish lists. Home-stays, community activities, interaction with locals, cycling, village night walks, hiking trails, pond fishing, jeep safari, this clean village has it all. About 130 kms to the west of Guwahati, on the

With a host of interesting places, South Kamrup is a fun day getaway. So start off early from Guwahati. After a 40-kilometre drive, you will reach Dora Beel in Rampur, one of the innumerable beels that makes Assam’s eco-system so vibrant (the state has over 3,500 of them!!). Take a leisurely stroll here and soak

Let us not be done and dusted with Sualkuchi (45 kms from Guwahati). It is more than a place where silken dreams are woven; it is where slices of history exist in many forms – architecture, sculpture, and even weaving. Take the history of muga for example, which Sualkuchi’s medieval traders are said to have introduced after

Tezpur, steeped in the Puranic love story of Usha (the daughter of Banasura, a mighty Shiva Bhakt) and Aniruddha (Lord Krishna’s grandson) is a treasure trove for archaeology enthusiasts. Seven km from this City of Eternal Romance lies Garh Doul, a site that dates back to the Salastambha period in 7th century CE. Marked by

A mere 100 kilometres from Guwahati in West Karbi Anglong district is Umswai Valley – Assam’s bamboo county. A scenic cluster of villages inhabited by indigenous Tiwa tribe, here bamboo dominates the village scape—from groves to homestead walls and gates. The journey to Umswai best exemplifies the saying ‘bumpy roads lead to the best places.’

Embark on a journey beyond wildlife from Kaziranga, and you will be surprised by the discoveries. First is a trip to Bokakhat, a mere 30 km away—where you will find the Kuruabahi Satra, a grihasthi satra that is home to householder inmates, unlike the celibate devotees. Its lively ambiance sets the tone for a journey that will

Flanked by hills and the River Brahmaputra, Mayong was once known as the land of the Asuras and until recently, the land of black magic. Today, it is an eclectic mix of ancient tradition, archaeology, birding, river dolphin, rhino sighting, and miles of beautiful green fields. About 40 kms from Guwahati, Mayong is where many

About 4 kms into Guwahati from the airport take a detour via the bypass to be gradually captivated by a mesmerizing water body bound by blue hills. Boasting of rich wetland biodiversity, Deepor Beel (11 kms from airport), a bird sanctuary, is one of the largest beels in the Brahmaputra valley and the only Ramsar