Assam in summer | Will the state be India’s next big travel destination?

Assam in summer | Will the state be India’s next big travel destination?

I grew up in Guwahati in the 1990s, a time when Assam rarely made it to national conversations, let alone global news. It was often defined by insurgency, bandhs, and a sense of isolation — both geographical and cultural. Yet, life carried on in its own unhurried rhythm. Rainy mornings smelled of petrichor, afternoons were reserved … Read more

Assam’s Kaziranga National Park to reopen for tourists from today

Assam’s Kaziranga National Park to reopen for tourists from today

Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is set to open for tourists today after a gap of seven months due to the coronavirus outbreak. One-horned rhinoceroses are seen at the flooded Kaziranga National Park in Assam. (File photo: Reuters) Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is set to open for tourists seven months … Read more