May, 2008 Photo Contest

Name This Yogi Think you recognize the famous face in this painting – often regarded as the “Second Buddha?” His image is inescapable in parts of Nepal, Bhutan and NE India. Last Month's Winner Congratulations to Marcos Trejo from San Antonio, TX for offering a caption to last month’s photo. Click here to see.

Teach Local Staff Continental Cooking While You Live on a Tea Estate

Purvi Discoveries is an upmarket adventure tour operator in Assam; they’re looking for someone with cooking skills to teach their local kitchen staff the ins and outs of basic “continental” cooking.  If this is you, contact Manoj Jalan directly at jalanind@sancharnet.in; the position isn’t paid, but all your expenses would be covered and the experience promises to be one-of-a-kind.

Train, Bike and Horseback Ride Through Assam’s Hills and Valleys

Next get a real taste of India when you take the train from Guwahati to the Southern Hill Station of Haflong through numerous tunnels to explore a part of Assam not easily accessible by road. The surrounding North Cachar Hills are dotted with villages eager to welcome visitors. Contact Meri Hmar at IFAD to arrange multi-day treks in the hills and home stays at different villages along the way. ...

Wildlife, Temples and Arunacha Pradesh’s Western Himalayas

Break with tradition for your first visit to India and instead of the standard Delhi – Jaipur – Agra itinerary venture into the northeast, which offers some truly wild terrain and untrammeled territory for adventurous visitors. Dropping into Assam’s capital city, Guwahati, find yourself in the thrall of one of India’s fastest growing cities – experiencing a pace of life that manages to be both frenetic and drowsy simultaneously. Mingle with the faithful at the city’s remarkable temples - Umananda, Naba Gahar and Kamakya, an ancient site of tantric worship where the vibrant Hindu tradition opens itself up to ...