Did you know that there was an epic battle between Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. It was a battle of galactic proportions which is how the city of Tezpur got its name. Location of Agnigarh Agnigarh is a small hillock located in Tezpur, Assam on the banks of river Bramhaputra. Marked correctly on Google Maps,…
Those who have a garden would be familiar with the insect family. Butterflies, dragonfly, crickets, hoppers and so on. One familiar face of gardens are the insects of stinging variety, bees, wasps and hornets. Bees, Wasps & Hornets Bees are smaller in size and usually harmless. They are super pollinators and hard working. You will…
Eurasian Hoopoe is a common bird widely found across the length and breath of India. It is seen in daytime hunting insects in the ground with its beak. They are a distinctive bird species with a crown of feathers on the head and a long curved beak. Types and habitat There are three species of…
Toads are huge and lazy. They have short legs which make them clumsy. Lets have a look at these beautiful creatures. Today we have the Common Asian Toad and some dark light photography with artificial lights. But before we go further lets discuss the difference between a frog and toad. Differences between frog and toad…
What do you do with a British era tea plantation. Beautify the place and package it as resort. And then you will have tourist come visiting it in droves. Add a little spice with the local culture and cuisine, with lots of jungles around and no TV in the room, suddenly you have hit the…
Tezpur is a town in Assam. I got a chance to stay there for about two years. This period has been my most memorable stay ever. The place, its people and its culture leaves a lasting impression. Here are a few images from the main market places. Glimpses of Tezpur. Main Market in Tezpur is…
Note. Elephant rides happen only in the early morning hours. An elephant ride is the best way to view the Rhino and the closest way too. Rhinos dont mind the elephants, which otherwise are extremely shy and can get angry at the drop of the hat.
Flowers in Assam in full bloom.
Every Year, during Maha Shivratri, the Mahabhairab Temple wears a festive look. The Mahabhairab Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a very ancient temple located in Tezpur. Mahabhairab Temple on Google Map Google Plus page on the Temple and the Link to the Temple Website https://plus.google.com/110960009053050811137/about?gl=in&hl=en http://www.mahabhairab.org/
Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is famous for its Rhinos. There is plenty of marshy land and tall Elephant grass for rhinos to hide. At times, tourists on a jeep safari almost miss the well camouflaged Rhino next to the roadside. As the name suggests, the elephant grass is tall enough to…
It’s been a while that we have been in Tezpur and always on the hunt for ethnic cuisine. After drawing a blank till now, Boss asked us to check up Highway on my Plate for references, never realizing all this while the Fifth one on the list of top Dhabas in India is right here!…
Photo Theme for Thursday Theme for this Thursday is simple. This simple fishing mechanism is popular in and around Tezpur, Assam. This place receives lots of rainfall and fish is abundant in the ponds and catchment areas of the Brahmaputra River. The mechanism is made with bamboo sticks tied together and a simple net. And…