My Town

Where is your home, and what makes it so special?

My home is in Assam, a land where nature doesn’t just surround you, it breathes with you. What makes it special is its graceful resilience. From the ancient legends of the Nilachal Hills to the untamed wilds of Kaziranga, Assam is a tapestry of gold (Muga, or silk) and green (tea). It is a place where every stranger is an Aita (grandmother) or a Dada (brother), and hospitality is as natural as the flowing river.

The one thing that keeps on bringing you back again and again…

It is the longing for ‘Xunor Axom’ (Golden Assam). No matter how high the skyscrapers in Delhi rise, my heart seeks the humility of the paddy fields. I am pulled back by the sound of the Brahmaputra, a river so vast it feels like an ocean. It carries the stories of our ancestors, and standing on its banks is the only place where I feel truly whole.

Which is the perfect hangout spot in Assam?

The Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar—a place of worship in Jorhat district established by saint-reformer Madhavdev in the 15th century—or any one of the state’s quiet tea-estate bungalows. While the world rushes by, these spaces offer a beautiful blend of history and silence. Sitting on a porch watching the light filter through the Hollong trees, and holding a cup of authentic Assam CTC tea in your hands, is the ultimate luxury. It’s where conversations don’t need to be loud to be deep.

Name one restaurant you would recommend to a visitor, and a can’t-miss delicacy on the menu…

I would take a visitor to a traditional home-style kitchen in the heart of the countryside. The must-try? Hahor Mangxo aru Kumura, a duck curry with ash gourd, served with Koni-Dhan (a local variety of rice). Eating this off a banana leaf, accompanied by Khar and Masor Tenga, is an experience that’s more than just a meal; it is an initiation into the Assamese way of life—simple, organic, and filled with love.

What is the best season to visit Assam and why?

Bohag in April, when this land is at its most emotional. The air is heavy with the scent of Kopou Phul (orchids), and the rhythm of the dhol creates a heartbeat for the Assamese. To experience Rongali Bihu is to see a civilization celebrating its survival and its hopes. It is the season of new beginnings.

Which must-visit places would you recommend?

• Majuli: The world’s largest river island. Majuli is the spiritual heart of Assam, where the Sattras (monasteries) preserve art—and a peace that the modern world has forgotten.
• Kaziranga: Where the majestic one-horned rhino stands as a silent sentinel of our heritage.
• Sivasagar: Walk among the monuments of the Ahom kings, and feel the pride of a 600-year-old unconquered empire

QUICK DAY TRIP…

• Meghalaya (Shillong/ Cherrapunji) The Abode of Clouds is a short, misty drive from Guwahati. Watching the clouds here drift and play over the canyons makes for the perfect ‘quick escape’.
• Mayong Located in Assam’s Morigaon district, this village is believed to be the cradle of magic and mystery. A place where history and folklore blur into each other.

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