Morning mist drifting above tea estates in the hills of East India

The Morning Mist of the East

Where grand festival artistry, mountain monasteries, tea estates, and sacred rivers tell stories across time.

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The Eastern Threshold

A region where living art, ancient traditions, and misty mountain horizons converge.

East India moves with a creative, soulful spirit—from Kolkata's legendary Durga Puja celebrations where entire streets transform into temporary art galleries, to the high-altitude monasteries of Arunachal Pradesh.

Explore our curated chronicles from Kolkata to Tawang, recorded with warmth, artistic detail, and timeless reverence.

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Regional Chronicles

Curated stories from Kolkata's grand festivals to the eastern Himalayan frontiers.

Durga Puja celebration mural artwork in KolkataFestival

Kolkata, West Bengal

Durga Puja – Part I: Pandal Hopping, Traditional Pujas, Carnival and Immersion

A photographic journey through Kolkata's magnificent Durga Puja celebrations, showcasing the creativity, artistry, and grandeur of pandals.

Durga Puja in Kolkata's Old PalacesFestival

Kolkata, West Bengal

Durga Puja in Kolkata's Old Palaces

Experience the timeless charm of traditional palace pujas in Kolkata's historic Bonedi Bari, the Durga Puja Carnival, and immersion.

Jaswant Garh War Memorial dedicated to Rifleman Jaswant Singh MVC in Arunachal PradeshExpedition

Arunachal Pradesh

Journey to Tawang (Part I: Tezpur to Tawang)

An overland journey ascending from Tezpur through Bhalukpong, Dirang, Sela Pass (13,700 ft), and Jaswant Garh War Memorial into the mountain realm of Tawang.

Majestic Buddha statue in TawangSpiritual

Tawang

Tawang (Part II : Destination Experience)

The majestic Tawang Monastery dominates the landscape and serves as the spiritual heart of the region.

Elephant safari through misty morning grasslands in Pobitora Wildlife SanctuaryWildlife

Assam

Pobitora - A small Sanctuary with a Big Wild Heart

Pobitora - A small Sanctuary with a Big Wild Heart

Lady standing in the lush tea garden of Upper AssamHeritage

Assam

Upper Assam: A Land of Tea, History, and Wildlife

Upper Assam is a fascinating region where history, nature, and industry come together in remarkable ways. Home to the ancient Ahom Kingdom, vast tea estates, India's first oil fields at Digboi, Margherita coal heritage, and Kaziranga.

Inside the Kala Bhavana sculpture studio at ShantiniketanCulture

West Bengal

Shantiniketan: Where Art, Nature and Learning Meet

The true charm of Shantiniketan lies not in ticking off attractions but in slowing down, walking through its leafy avenues, interacting with local artisans, and soaking in the creative spirit that continues to inspire generations.

Kalimpong hill station viewNature

West Bengal

Kalimpong – A Peaceful Himalayan Escape

Kalimpong is a charming hill town nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, offering a relaxed atmosphere that is increasingly difficult to find in many popular mountain destinations. Unlike several overcrowded hill stations, Kalimpong has managed to retain its peaceful character, making it an ideal place to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the mountains.

A traveler posing beside the cascading mountain waterfall framed by green bamboo railings in Gangtok, SikkimHimalayan

Sikkim

Gangtok – Gateway to the Eastern Himalayas

Gangtok is the charming capital of Sikkim and the perfect base for exploring the state's monasteries, mountain passes, and breathtaking landscapes.

Great One-Horned Rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park, AssamWildlife

Assam

Kaziranga – Land of the One-Horned Rhinoceros

A visit to Kaziranga was one of the highlights of our journey through Assam. We explored the park in a hired jeep, driving through its vast grasslands and wetlands in search of wildlife. Kaziranga is home to the "Big Four"—the one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, wild water buffalo, and tiger—but it is most famous for its remarkable population of the endangered single-horned rhinoceros

In the East, celebration is an act of communal art, where clay, light, and devotion turn city streets into living sanctuaries.

- Editorial Note

Misty eastern hill horizon at sunrise

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