From itineraries to insights — 68 articles, my journey through Assam’s untold tourism stories https://t.co/aLdKWYQZNn, this time on Heritage Trees. As I near the close of my tourism series, I’ll keep sharing Assam’s stories through discussions, lectures & digital platforms.

It’s time to create Heritage Walking Map for Guwahati & towns across Assam with signage & stories. Let’s involve students as guides — helping them learn, earn, & take pride in their roots. One such hidden gem is Umacal Rock Inscription, 6th-century marvel overlooking Brahmaputra.

50 years of Chameli Memsaab (Released on 10 Oct 1975 at Apsara Cinema, Guwahati) — a timeless Assamese classic by Abdul Mazid, with Bhupen Hazarika’s soul-stirring music & Nirode Choudhury’s story. A golden chapter in our cinematic heritage. #ChameliMemsaab #AssameseCinema

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This #WorldBambooDay (18 Sept) theme: Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation & Design. Where better than Umswai Valley, Assam’s Bamboo County? Here, Tiwa homes stand proud with bamboo walls & 'Langra' gates—sustainable, artistic & musical like wind chimes. #Assamtourism

Every bend of the Brahmaputra tells a tale. Kajalichaki, just 35 km from Guwahati, stands as a sentinel — keeper of Assam’s battles, legends & eternal confluence. Honoured to share my 67th feature in my monthly column Sunday Reading, The Assam Tribune. https://t.co/GKhXf67JYt

TOAA, with Shishu Sarothi & NEDFi, is taking a significant step towards inclusive tourism by training Assam’s travel & hospitality professionals in Indian Sign Language. We’re delighted to step into Day 4 of the ISL 5-day workshop.

Had an engaging discussion on Assam Tourism with Shri Diganta Barah, IPS, Commissioner & Secretary-Tourism, Government of Assam. Joined by TOAA colleagues — Shri Mukul Medhi (President), Shri Kundal Roy (Secretary) and (Advisors) Shri Ranjeet Das & myself.

Day 1 of ISL Workshop began with huge enthusiasm! Organised by Shishu Sarothi + TOAA, supported by NEDFi. Planned for 25 participants, but 37 joined from across Assam — Manas, Pobitora, Kaziranga, Majuli, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Karbi Anglong & Guwahati. #TOAA

Inclusive tourism is built step by step. Assam puts its tourism house in order with an ISL (Indian Sign Language) workshop — the first step towards welcoming every traveller. #SignAndServe #IndianSignLanguage #inclusivetourism #Assamtourism #Assam #nedficsr #shishusarothi #Toaa

Tourism speaks every language. Guwahati hosts ‘Sign & Serve’—a 5-day ISL Workshop (8–12 Sept), the first of its kind in the region, equipping tourism & hospitality professionals to make #TourismForAll a reality. Organised by TOAA | Shishu Sarothi | Supported by NEDFi CSR

TOAA with Shishu Sarothi & NEDFi is hosting a 5-day ISL Workshop in Guwahati (8–12 Sept’25) for tourism & hospitality professionals. Enhancing #Accessibility & #Inclusivity for hearing-impaired tourists—making Assam a truly welcoming destination! #TourismForAll  #TOAA

Tourism is about connection—between people, cultures & stories. For hearing-impaired travelers, #SignLanguage is the bridge. By training guides, hotel staff & sarothis, we don’t just make travel possible—we make it meaningful. 🤟 #InclusiveTourism #AccessibleTravel

Dear #PVRGuwahati & #PVRCityCentre, #Taarikh (#তাৰিখ) is a must-watch. Brilliant direction, acting, music & visuals make it a gem of Assamese cinema. Currently @ 4:05 PM—an extra evening show (7–7:30 PM) would help more people experience it. #Taarikh #AssameseMovie #MustWatch

On #WorldPhotographyDay, I dedicate this 2017 Kaziranga moment—when a mother rhino & calf paused between an elephant & jeep safari. The theme "My favourite photo". More than a photo, it’s my journey of 3 decades in tourism- Kaziranga—then & forever—the heart & soul of Assam.

Honoured to share my 66th article on Assam’s tourism, featured in the Sunday Reading of The Assam Tribune. This edition journeys into Bodoland’s twin green frontiers – Sikhna Jwhwlao & Raimona National Parks, courtesy of #BodolandTourism. https://t.co/zqNCmDn9iz

Happy Independence Day

Oar, patience, and hope - gliding from the main channel of the Kolong River toward hidden fishing grounds, as seen from near Goverdhan Bridge by Kajoli Chowki.

Enjoy the music of TAAT XAL (তাঁত শাল) On this National Handloom Day, let us honour the artisans whose hands weave not just cloth, but culture, resilience, & pride. Weaving Innovation into Tradition #NationalHandloomDay #TaatXal #WovenWithPride #ThreadsOfHeritage #Assam

Balcony birding joy by an ordinary photographer cum not-a-birder: Spotted two delightful visitors today: Blue-tailed Bee-eater (নীলানেজী জিঞাখাতী) Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (হালধীয়াঠেঙীয়া হাইঠা).....though the yellow feet stayed hidden among the leaves #BalconyBirding