Field Journal · Northeast India
Stories from the field.tribes, festivals, wildlife and remote landscapes.
Long-form notes from our expeditions across Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya and the broader Northeast — written by the team in the field. Browse by what pulls you.
The Young Monks of Tawang
Inside Tawang Monastery, young monks carry forward centuries of Himalayan Buddhist tradition — faith, patience and quiet cultural continuity.
Chalo Loku Festival
In the hills of Arunachal, the Nocte community celebrates Chalo Loku — a vivid harvest festival of tradition, identity and ancestral rhythm.
The Forgotten Role of Northeast India in World War II
The battles of Kohima and Imphal turned the war in Asia — an overlooked chapter of World War II hidden in Northeast India's hills.
Northeast India: A Paradise for Birding Expeditions
From Eaglenest's misty forests to Assam's floodplains, Northeast India is one of the world's richest birding regions — home to rare endemics.
Aoling Festival in Tangnyu Village, Mon 2025
In Mon's hills, the Konyak Naga community gathers for Aoling — a powerful spring festival of identity, ancestral memory and renewal.
Ancient Wisdom in the Galo Villages of Arunachal Pradesh
In remote Galo villages of Arunachal, bamboo-and-thatch homes reflect centuries of environmental wisdom, resilience and life in harmony with nature.