A cup of Assam Tea

       No matter where you are from, once you enter this part of the world, far from the maddening crowd, to the far eastern corner of India, this state awaits to unfold some unforgettable moments, bejeweled moments of simplicity and serenity upon you. The lanky battle nut trees, the line-like rivers, and the lush greenery, with lucid, clear water streams and a wide-open, aqua sky, along with the charming faces of tribal women carrying baskets on their backs, are familiar scenes in the state of Arunachal, the state of the rising sun. The home of more than 20 vibrant tribes is a region of undulating terrain and relatively unexplored areas.          This is a brief introduction to the state of Arunachal and its neighboring state, Assam, which is also my home state. And the placid City of Pasighat is Arunachal's cherished possession. Less than 100 miles away from Tea City Dibrugarh, Assam. Pasighat is your perfectly delightful destinat...

      I was waiting in the ghat to cross the river to get to the world's biggest river island Majuli.  I was high on my emotion, leaving my kids with my mom and at the same time fascinated about visiting Majuli for the first time. Then a lady came and interrupted my thoughts asking about what to see in Majuli? It took me awhile to recollect my thoughts and by the time I was able to answer she had disappeared. When I think about Majuli, I wonder if my words really justify the real, rhythmic and rustic as well artistic muse Majuli.       When we took the ferry ride, it was entirely different than regular ferry rides. It was difficult to differentiate the difference between land and sand. After one hour ride, we got to Majuli. We visited our relative in Komalabari and after an hour was ready to explore the unspoiled land. We took our car to Samuguri about 3 miles from Komalabari. At that time the color of the crimson sky was merging with turquoise o...

The meditation center       In the kitsch of chaotic world, Namphke village is tucked in quaint calm and tranquility of solitude. It is situated on the banks of Burhidihing river which is a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra river.  25 miles away from Dibrugarh Assam, the road from the tea town Dibrugarh takes you through the emerald green tea gardens, dusty roads with the glimpse of river views to the melange of natural beauty and peace, Namphake.  Burhidihing river       The lifeline of the village is Namphake Buddhist monastery. The origin of Namphake village can be traced back to 1850 A.D. The people living here are descendants of the great Tai race believed to have migrated from Myanmar. They have over 150 families now. This monastery is considered as the most esteemed and oldest Buddhist monastery in Assam. It has a meditation center with the attached library has several Buddhist manuscripts reserve...