24. November 2025     The day before, my Diamir travel group had arrived — and we quickly grabbed some breakfast by the roadside. There are eight people who wanted to explore Northeast India more closely and get to know the people. But first, we started with the animals. I’m not a fan of safaris. … Continue reading Assam: Kaziranga – “You are old, but funny” → Read more

 20. – 22. November 2025     I had booked a bus from Jorhat to Guwahati, together with a hotel staff member, because I can’t really manage that so easily, especially the payment part. It was a bit complicated, and he needed my WhatsApp contact and my Indian phone number. And then I received the … Continue reading Assam: Jorhat -> Guwahati – The Humans to the Yoni, the Animals to the Slaughterbank → Read more

17. – 19. November 2025     I took an e-rickshaw to the mask-making monastery, Samaguri Satra. In principle, these e-rickshaws would be ideal for getting around on Majuli: they trundle quietly and slowly through the peaceful landscape. But they have one drawback: you really feel the bumpy road! You bounce around on your seat … Continue reading Assam: Majuli -> Jorhat – In Search of a Hairdresser I found the Indian Michael Jackson from Assam → Read more

16. November 2025     A bicycle tour was planned for today. That seemed like a good idea to cover some distance while still traveling at a leisurely pace. And to make it easier to find the way, have contact with people, and learn even more, I also booked a guide and a lunch with … Continue reading Assam: Majuli – 3 cycling bachelors meet the romantic love → Read more

15. November 2025     So I moved into a simple bamboo hut, really just like in my backpacking days — also financially. But it was clean and pleasant. The best thing, though, was actually the owner, who was always bustling around, talking to the guests, laughing, spreading good vibes and information. You could tell … Continue reading Assam: Majuli – Peace and Well-Being for All → Read more

14. November 2025     I could have explored Nagaland for longer, but I also felt the urge to get a better idea of the upcoming Diamir trip beforehand. My time in Nagaland ended with the same person it had begun with: Abul. It had only been a week since he picked me up at … Continue reading Nagaland -> Majuli/Assam – A low point in the evening → Read more

13. November 2025     Dzukou Valley was at the very top of the list of things I wanted to see in Nagaland. It’s a mountain area where you go hiking. But I was feeling unwell, so it didn’t seem very sensible. Then time kept slipping away, and I felt like it was better to … Continue reading Nagaland: Dzukou Valley – Green Humps dot the Landscape → Read more

12. November 2025 Nagas are not Indians. Their land is not part of India. That’s what is written on this memorial stone on the way to Khonoma. It was said by the first president of the Federal Government of Nagaland in the 1950s — by which time Nagaland already belonged to India.   Next to … Continue reading Nagaland: Khonoma – War, Conservation and Koka → Read more

10. + 11. November 2025     II’m already writing a bit here about the Hornbill Festival. It takes place every year from December 1–10, and has been held since 2000. That means last year was its 25th anniversary. I still have no real idea whether the Nagas themselves think it’s absolutely fantastic on its … Continue reading Nagaland: Kisoma + Kohima: PAPperlaPAPp → Read more

11. November 2025     In the morning, I set off with my driver Abul to Kigwema, a village of about 7,000 people, where a village guide recommended by Pauls was waiting for me. The village isn’t very far, but the traffic in Kohima is unfortunately full of jams.   A local village always has … Continue reading Nagaland: Kigwema – Potatoes and Pumpkin make nice Skin → Read more