5. + 14. Dezember 2025 Before I get to my reflections afterward, I first want to tell the end of the journey. Because it did not go as planned. We had a flight with IndiGo from Dimapur to Delhi and wanted to spend the time until the afternoon visiting the Hornbill Festival again … Continue reading Northeast-India – Afterthoughts Read more
3. + 4. Dezember 2025 To reach the highlight of the trip, we still needed one more day of driving. In Dimapur we visited these ruins of the Kachari culture. By that point, all these different cultures had simply become too much for me in such a short time, so the visit was … Continue reading Nagaland: Hornbill Festival – a pig donates itself Read more
1. + 2. Dezember 2025 The Indigenous Faith Day celebrations wrapped up around midday, and we continued our journey. This time there were no more villages, but instead a bit of scenery, including the confluence of the Siang (which becomes the Brahmaputra) and the Siyom. In that area there are still some old … Continue reading Arunachal Pradesh -> Sibsagar/Assam – Even those who are defeated are heroes Read more
1. December 2025 No, they don’t celebrate early Christmas here, but in Aalo the decorations were already being offered in the shops. There were even little trees: We were now in Aalo, a small town and another homeland of the Galo. There’s a nice market district there, and besides the … Continue reading Arunachal Pradesh: Aalo – Happy Celebrations Read more
29. + 30. November 2025 In Nagaland, poof—just like that, at least 90% of the population has converted to Christianity, and they are eagerly engaged in missionary work. In Arunachal Pradesh, things are a bit different. In 1971, there were not even 4,000 people who identified as Christian. By 2011, it was already … Continue reading Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro -> Daporijo -> Aalo – the horror was in the middle Read more
28. + 29. November 2025 The first impression of Arunachal Pradesh: more hilly, greener, less traffic, pretty. There was also a nice viewpoint: We didn’t drive all that far, and then we were already in Ziro, with only a road repair stopping us along the way. Ziro is … Continue reading Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro Valley – less people, less houses, less photos Read more
7. Dezember 2025 The previous blog isn’t finished yet, but since I’m still on the road and already heading toward new and different experiences, here is already a preview of the next plan. Maybe this blog will end up being a bit shorter – but we’ll see. Tomorrow I’ll get on a … Continue reading Kerala/Ladakh – Before the trip Read more
27. + 28. November 2025 For Arunachal Pradesh you also need a PAP permit. This has been the case for many, many years – and it’s actually much easier than the new Nagaland PAP. The agency normally fills out the applications on its own, and voilà, the permits arrive. This year, however, something … Continue reading Assam: Majuli -> Kimin – a new PAP-Thriller Read more
25. + 26. November 2025 But before we crossed over to Majuli, we saw something truly special: an old-timer museum! It may sound boring to non-vehicle enthusiasts, but the owner was so passionate and enthusiastic that it was an absolute delight — and definitely worth recommending. He pours all his money and time … Continue reading Assam: Majuli – The Place of Return Read more
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