We spent nine days exploring eastern Assam with Pulakesh. We travelled eastwards from Dibrugahr almost to the border with Myanmar before turning westwards to Guwahati via Majuli Island and Kaziranga National Park. Our programme was very varied taking in wildlife, birds, industrial archaeology (our choice), local textile production, and religious sites. Throughout Pulakesh was an exemplary, well organised, caring and well informed guide. He showed us how to best experience what was on offer as well as responding creatively suit our individual interests. Most importantly, he was a great travelling companion whose company were really enjoyed.  We  are very happy to recommend him wholeheartedly.

We spent 3 days with Pulakesh as our guide in Assam. 

Nothing was too much trouble. We visited temples, restaurants and experienced our first Puja, which was very special.  Pulakesh is knowledgeable, friendly and has a great sense of humour.  We were honoured to be invited to his home to meet his family and were welcomed with open arms and of course tea and sweets.

We would highly recommend Pulakesh if visiting this beautiful area of Assam.  We look forward to visiting again.

4 weeks through Northeast India (english) In March and April 2015, I travelled through Northeast India (Assam and Arunachal Pradesh states) for several weeks. As on previous trips, I was very impressed not only by the unspoilt nature along the Brahmaputra River, but also by the ethnic and cultural diversity of this region. But individual tours in many areas of Northeast India still present a real challenge (especially in terms of tourist and transportation infrastructures). For this reason, but also to get to know new areas and tribal peoples, I decided to enlist the support of a local guide for this year’s trip. I was lucky enough to find Mr. Pulakesh Talukdar, owner and tour operator of the agency „Expedition North East India”. He combined my personal wishes and input into an individual, hassle-free itinerary, and over four exciting weeks personally accompanied me through Northeast India (Manas national park, Holi festival Barpeta, Tawang and Sangetsar-lake, trekking in Namdapha, the Lohit river and Parasuramkund, Dibru Saikhowa national park, and the Gibbon wildlife sanctuary near Mariani). In short, it was a highly organized and unforgettable trip, thanks to Mr. Pulakesh Talukdar! 25th of april 2015 / René Bieri, CH-8820 Waedenswil, SWITZERLAND 4 Wochen durch Nordostindien (deutsch) Im März/April 2015 reiste ich während mehrerer Wochen durch Nordostindien (Bundesstaaten Assam und Arunachal Pradesh). Die ursprüngliche Natur entlang dem Brahmaputra-River, aber auch die ethnische und kulturelle Vielfalt dieser Region hatten mich bereits auf früheren Reisen begeistert. Doch für Individualreisende stellen Touren in vielen Gebieten Nordostindiens auch heute noch eine echte Herausforderung dar (insbesondere bezüglich touristischer und verkehrstechnischer Infrastruktur). Aus diesem Grunde, aber auch um neue Gebiete und Stammesvölker kennenzulernen, entschied ich mich, für den diesjährigen Trip auf die Unterstützung eines lokalen Guides zu setzen. Diesen habe ich in der Person von Hr. Pulakesh Talukdar, Inhaber und Tour Operator der Agentur “Expedition North East India“, gefunden. Er hat meine persönlichen Wünsche und Inputs in einen individuellen, stressfreien Reiseplan gepackt und mich während vier spannenden Wochen durch Nordostindien persönlich begleitet (Manas Nationalpark, Holi Festival Barpeta, Tawang und Sangetsar-Lake, Namdapha-Trekking, Lohit River und Parasuramkund, Dibru Saikhowa Nationalpark, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary Mariani). Kurz gesagt: eine unvergessliche Reise bestens organisiert und realisiert durch Mr. Pulakesh Talukdar! 25. April 2015 / René Bieri, CH-8820 Waedenswil, SCHWEIZ 4 semaines au Nord-Est de l’Inde (français) En mars/avril 2015 j’ai voyagé pendant plusieurs semaines au Nord-Est de l’Inde (états fédéraux Assam et Arunachal Pradesh). La nature au long de la rivière Brahmaputra ainsi que la diversité ethnique et culturelle de cette région m’avaient déjà passionnés pendant d’autres voyages. Néanmoins, des tours dans beaucoup de régions du Nord-Est de l’Inde représentent un challenge pour beaucoup de touristes individuels (en particulier concernant l’infrastructure touristique et relatif à la circulation). C’est pour cette raison, et aussi pour rencontrer d’autres régions et tribus, que je me suis décidé de prendre l’aide d’un guide local pour mon voyage de cette année. J’ai trouvé celui-ci en la personne de M. Pulakesh Talukdar, propriétaire et tour opérateur de l’agence “Expedition North East India“. Il a su réaliser mes rêves personnels et inputs avec un itinéraire individuel et détendu et m’a accompagné personnellement pendant quatre semaines captivantes dans le Nord-Est de l’Inde (parc national de Manas, Holi festival Barpeta, Tawang et lac de Sangetsar, Namdapha-Trekking, Lohit River et Parasuramkund, parc national de Dibru Saikhowa, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary Mariani). En bref: un voyage inoubliable, organisé et réalisé au mieux par M. Pulakesh Talukdar! le 25 avril 2015 / René Bieri, CH-8820 Waedenswil, SUISSE