Festival
East India
Festival
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.
Interactive Field Gateway
The Morning Mist of the East
Where grand festival artistry, mountain monasteries, tea estates, and sacred rivers tell stories across time.
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.
East India Stories
Regional Chronicles
Curated stories from Kolkata's grand festivals to the eastern Himalayan frontiers.
Festival
East India
Festival
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.
Story
East India
Story
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.
Spiritual
East India
Spiritual
Tawang (Part II : Destination Experience)
The majestic Tawang Monastery dominates the landscape and serves as the spiritual heart of the region.
Wildlife
East India
Wildlife
Pobitora - A small Sanctuary with a Big Wild Heart
Pobitora - A small Sanctuary with a Big Wild Heart
Heritage
East India
Heritage
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.
Culture
East India
Culture
Shantiniketan: Where Art, Nature and Learning Meet
The true charm of Shantiniketan lies not in ticking off attractions but in pausing, walking through its leafy avenues, interacting with local artisans, and soaking in the creative spirit that continues to inspire generations.
Nature
East India
Nature
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 unwind and enjoy the beauty of the mountains.
Himalayan
East India
Himalayan
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.
Wildlife
East India
Wildlife
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
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