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16 days, two men, two motorbikes, a map, a camera and one of the most astounding yet least recognized parts of India.
We intend to cover 3-4 states Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya and Sikkim. Explore their natural beauty and unique culture as well as to promote leisure riding and safe touring on two wheels.
Now its time for the 5 Ws :
WHO
Jacek (Poland) is 27 years old management consultant in Delhi and owner of an expat online community DilliNet. For him this tour is about understanding and exploring the real India through his lenses and pen.
Javed (Yours truly Anarchi) I'm your regular next door software consultant from Goodgaawaan, a bike enthusiast cum travel freak with a mission to explore as much as I can. I am from Northeast and I have been to 1/3 the proposed route by cages(Cars) & big cages(Buses) but now it time to set myself free and enjoy it.
As a team
Touring is our main agenda however we also want to promote safe riding. On bike we have individually crossed the (in)famous Manali-Leh route and together we've ventured from Delhi to Goa.As travelers we've been to the Valley of Flowers together so this one will be one more fur in our HELMET.
WHATS so special about North-East?
North-East India lie deep in the lap of easternmost Himalayan hills in north-eastern part of India. Connected to rest of India by merely 20 km of wide land (at Siliguri, West Bengal), the North-East India shares over 2,000 km of border with Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
The North-East India is home to varied number of tribal groups (almost 166). Each tribes has their own distinct culture, which gives them a unique cultural identity. Numerous of art forms and festivals of the region are intrinsic part of its rich culture and tradition. Many of festivals like Bihu, Jhum Cultivation, Ke Pemblang, Nongkrem, Durga Puja and Karchi Puja are some of the most important festivals, which are mirror to rich socio-cultural life of North-East India
WHERE (Destinations)
Guwahati
Gateway to the North-east Region, Guwahati is the largest City in Norhteast. Its etymological root is derived from two Assamese words, "Guwa," meaning areca nut and "Haat," meaning market. Fixed between the picturesque hills of the eastern flanks of the Himalayan mountain range, Guwahati houses the political capital of the state, Dispur. Guwahati is a vital tourist base point, besides being an attraction in its own.
Tawang
Splendid canvas of unspoiled scenic beauty. Where the first rays of sun kiss the snowy peaks to a blushing rose and the last fills the saucer of the shivering sky to its brim with countless startsthe world of mystics and enchanting beauties forms the western most district of Arunachal Pradesh. Located at the soaring height of near about 10,000fts above MSL sharing boundaries with Tibet in the north, Bhutan in the south west and Sela range of West Kameng the East is the home of Monpa tribe.
Kaziranga National Park
This Park lies partly in Golaghat District and partly in Nagaon District of Assam. It is the oldest park in assam covers an area of 430 Sq kms along the river Brahmaputra on the North and the Karbi Anglong hills on the South.
Host of two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses.Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Kaziranga is recognised as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International for conservation of avifaunal species. Compared to other protected areas in India, Kaziranga has achieved notable success in wildlife conservation. Located on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, the park combines high species diversity and visibility.
Shillong
The place, the people and the climate all combined together to create an amiable atmosphere, termed as “Scotland of the East”, Shillong is situated at a height of 5,000 feet on the plateau of gentle hills. Cool colonnades of tall pine trees clad with whispering green leaves glistening in the sun surround the city. On its bosom lie several lovely waterfalls – Spread Eagle falls, Elephant Falls, Beadon Falls etc.
We also intend to stop on the way at some interesting places including Bomdila,Nameri National Park and Cherrapunji.
WHEN
We are leaving on 22nd (This Friday) and we intend to finish the trip by 7th Nov. 2010
WHY?
Its the Hidden Treasure of India, a must for an adventurer. After Biking in the mountains of Himachal, Uttrakhand,Kashmir and Cruising through The desert of Rajasthan, Rann of kutch in Gujrat, Western Ghats of Mharashtra and beaches of Goa and Kerela. Northeast is the only untouched part for us. Exploring the unexplored is always tempting
HOW?
We take the train to Guwahati and from there we head for Tawang followed by Kaziranga and then we head towards Shillong – Cherrapunji and if time permits we hit Gangtok and Darjeeling.
It will be 2000 -3000 km round trip covering one of the most exotic places in Northeast.
Well this is just the beginning we'll keep you posted .....you can also check our blog :
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