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We are a boutique tour operating company, based in the Camellia town of Dibrugarh,
Assam. The name Camellia is from the flower of the tea plant species. It all began in
2000 with the idea of promoting 'tea tourism' in Upper Assam. Since then we have
graduated to covering the entire north-eastern region of the country, with our prime
focus on Assam. All our tours are tailor made to suit the requirements of our guests
and we are dedicated to provide to them a unique destination experience, while
ensuring that they return home with a sense of belonging to the place and kinship
with the people of the areas visited by them. We are pioneers in converting our tea
plantation bungalows, which are boutique properties with 03-04 rooms, as places for
guests to stay while they are in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
(www.purvidiscovery.com/hotels).
That is what you get at Mishmi Retreat, one of the most famous hotels of Purvi
Discovery. The name Mishmi comes from the name of the surrounding hills, Mishmi.
The Mishmi Retreat, the conglomerate of 4 wooden huts, is the property developed
and maintained by our team, with local support in the form of manpower and
logistics. Located right in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, at this property you
will get the best of North East India.
To take you through the basics of this ecstatic residence, there are 4 huts, each with
a little space for a sit-out. If you don’t feel like venturing out on someday, you can
simply put your feet up and relax in this area, overlooking the beautiful Mishmi hills.
The washroom is a separate area, made of concrete. To ensure that you don’t feel
inconvenience in this architectural setup, the washrooms are fitted with modern
amenities.Hot water is provided only in buckets. Logistical issues, along with
inconsistent power backup, make it difficult for geysers to be installed.
The residential rooms themselves are particularly cozy, inviting and comfortable,
especially after an adventurous day hunting for the right visual landscape around
you. There are mosquito nets in every room to keep you protected from vector-borne
diseases. You will surely fall in love with the decor, made of wood and cane. In the
central dining space, there’s an imitation of the fireplaces found in Mishmi homes.
This kind of decor and conceptualization opens up the lifestyle of the people living
around you as you stay at Mishmi Retreat.
When you come to Assam to explore the North East, you must stay at Mishmi. It
gives you a perspective of what local life is, and how tradition has dictated the lives
of the people here especially if you are fond of the rural lifestyle. You can even live
their life partially in the few days that you stay here, an experience that will stay
with you for the rest of the years. Instead of opting for hotel rooms that all look the
same, you can stay with Purvi Discovery for a different, enriching experience.
The Namdapha National Park, a tiger reserve, holds a pride of place in the world as
one of the last remaining evergreen forests. It is perched between the Patkai
Mountains, a range bringing up the eastern flank of the Himalayas and the country
of Myanmar. Two rivers, Namdapha and Noa-dihing, supply the water to this tiger
reserve, along with several small streams. The diversity of the flora and fauna in this
place is quite staggering, inviting the academic and tourism interests of people
globally. This is also home to tribes like Tangsa, Lisu and Singpho.
Next up is Pasighat, situated on the banks of the Siang river, a tributary of the
humongous river Brahmaputra. You will get a view of the snow-capped Himalayan
mountains from this place, along with a rich and diverse flora and fauna. The
diversity of the land attracts the attention of explorers and adventure lovers. As is
the case with other destinations in the North East, Pasighat is also home to tribals
who are as part of the landscape and the beauty of the place as the scenic
Himalayas.
There used to be something called the Chowkidinghee Tea Estate some decades ago.
The building or structure originally inhabiting this place has truly faced the ravages
of time, including some deadly floods that washed away miles of Dibrugarh territory.
You can witness its struggle to stand erect by dents suffered by the original iron
beam pillars that hold up the bungalow. When you book hotel rooms with Purvi
Discovery, or the bungalow in entirety, you will live in a place that is awashed with
the aroma of freshly cut tea leaves wafting in from the tea gardens and factories
lying around.
This is living in the midst of a tea lover’s heaven! The bungalow at Chowkidinghee
has verandahs that are attached to the rooms. You can sit out in the balmy evenings
while you enjoy the ambiance, with a cup of freshly brewed Assam tea. Tourists
coming in after living busy urban lives seldom want to go back after staying for a
night or two here at Chowkidinghee! It’s almost like a parallel universe to the
otherwise urban existence that you find the world over. Once you visit and stay, this
unique experience opens up to you.
Book hotels and bungalows with Purvi Discovery and cherish that experience.
Discover The Abode Of Clouds With
Purvi Discovery
One of the more important tourist destinations in the North East of India is the small
state of Meghalaya. Through the political boundaries of the state are not that
expansive, its unique position on the tourist map of the country cannot be ignored.
Meghalaya, meaning the Abode of Clouds, is famous for its waterfalls and caves.
These dot the entire state, with other diverse tourist attractions like the Living Root
Bridge or the Cleanest Village in India, Mawlynnong.
The capital city of Meghalaya is Shillong. It still bears the remnants of a bygone era,
with its beautiful churches and official buildings. The market place is throbbing with
activity and you will find commercial products that define how modern civilization
has made inroads into this faraway place. There are major tourist attractions in
Sikkim, like the Elephant Falls. It is a tiered waterfall that looks beautiful just after
the monsoon season comes to an end, or right after a night of rainfall. There are
caves as well that you can visit.
The Living Root Bridge at Mawlynnong is another tourist spot. The bridge is made up
of two roots hinged together over centuries. You can walk on the bridge and see for
yourself how intricately the two roots are enjoined. Mawlynnong also happens to be
the cleanest village in India, a distinction it has earned entirely due to the hard work
of the villagers. The roads are quaint and beautifully painted here and there. The
homes and the areas adjoined look well-swept and laboriously maintained. You will
love the peace and the quiet.
Add to this the beautiful weather and clouds gathering even on the driveway and
you have every reason to visit Meghalaya this holiday season.
You must have seen in some movie or the other how a tea planter would travel
through the winding paths of a terraced tea garden on a horse. It presented such an
idyllic picture that you were instantly drawn to the image and very much wanted to
set a destination for yourself at some point of your life. At the very least, you wanted
to take that trip through a tea garden of this part of north east-India on horseback.
Now, with the Heritage Tea Rides packages of Purvi Discovery, you can actually do
that through the reputed tea estates of Assam!
Purvi Discovery have a tour package of 9 nights and 10 days that will take you
through the tea gardens of this part of North east India, and much more. The mighty
river Brahmaputra snakes through the state of Assam before plunging straight into
Bangladesh. Other than the monsoon season, when the Brahmaputra transforms
into a scary avatar, you can course through the banks of the river on
horseback.There are several tea gardens bordering the banks of this river, along
with rural settlements and grasslands. You can take a lazy stroll through these scenic
spots on our tea ride package. You can even enjoy lunch on a tree house!
If you are feeling a little concerned about the laidback nature of this package, how
about some kayaking on this very river? Yes, you can voyage on our Dibrugarh-
Rukmini cruise segment. Here, you can take a river cruise that drops you to an
island. Have your lunch there and if you are up for the adventurous tour, indulge in
some kayaking before returning back to the mainland hotel for the night. Next up is
the Dibrugarh-Greenwood trail, another walk through the tea gardens in Dibrugarh.
As for the tea gardens in Dibrugarh, they are miniature tourist spots in themselves.
You have something like the Jalannagar Tea Estate which has been around for
decades. Here you will come into close contact with tea plantations that are
responsible for the best quality CTC leaves. You will love to know the intricate details
of tea plantation from the very experienced personnel who handle these plantations.
They merge traditional knowledge with modern innovations to produce the best
quality tea, renowned all over the world.
When you take this Heritage Tea Walk, you will take back cherished memories.
A visit to Nagaland opens up this world for you. Home to more than 15 tribes, this
land is as peculiar as it is exquisite. You will find this state a small dot on the map of
India. Yet, you visit this place and find it an amalgamation of everything that is
aesthetic in the world. The very different ways of life that people lead here is itself
fascinating to experience. Different cultures, cuisines and convictions exist side by
side on a daily roller coaster of a ride. Bordered by other North East states, Nagaland
is where you will find something for adventure seekers as well as for people who
would want to sleep in the lap of the nature and surrender themselves to north
eastern destination.
Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland and by far its most developed area. Even so,
you will find the place to be outlined with quaint cemeteries and churches and
chapels. The official language of the state is English so you will seldom find it
difficult to communicate with the locals living in Kohima. There are state museums
to showcase the thriving tribal life of the people, with their handicrafts, models of
their huts and even replicas of their traditional tribal weapons. Take a bit of a ride
outside the city limits of Kohima and you will find yourself in green mountain tops
and valleys.
If you want to explore tribal life, head straight for the village of Mon. You will find
tribals with oriental tattoos on their faces, turning up in traditional costumes, usually
warlike. Wood carvings are their speciality and you can carry mementos home that
you can place on your mantelpiece.
Nagaland is a place for people who want to experience life more than landmarks.
As is obvious, these tea gardens were laid and maintained for decades. The older
constructions were razed and the modern buildings went up with all the trappings of
modern luxury and amenities. Yet, the bungalows of Purvi Discovery have not failed
to maintain their unique charm and ambience, the original factor that pulled tourists
from all over the world, especially Europe and America. There are packages that will
cover your stay at these hotels and bungalows, along with tours taking you to the
heart of the tea garden countryside.
Words will not be enough to describe the charm of tea garden hotels and bungalows
in Assam. You need to visit once, more so during the peak seasons.
Some of the properties owned by Purvi Discovery were bought from tea estates
dating back to the British occupation of India. Several of the erstwhile tea estate
companies of the British Raj decided to sell their establishments after the Indian
independence. Purvi Discovery has acquired these properties, some dating back to
the 1970s. After procuring them from the tea estates, we have worked on building
up these bungalows and hotels with the trappings of modern luxury, yet retaining
their deep connection with its roots.
For example, our bungalow at the Mancotta Tea Estate does not have any iron nails
on the flooring! In its entirety, the flooring is done by wooden nails designed and
built by Chinese artisans. It stands on stilts, locally known as ‘chang ghars’. The
bungalows were initially designed for the residence of tea estate owners and
managers. So, there is provision for every required to live in the place, with
impeccable drainage systems, all developed with traditional knowledge unique to
this geographical location. We have only updated the old structures to accommodate
it for modern living.
Staying at our hotels and bungalows like the one at the Mancotta tea estate will give
you a unique insight into the life at a tea garden, an obsession for many tea lovers
across the world. The romance of tea gardens is among the most endearing
obsessions. You can actually experience what you have read about in books about
tea gardens in Assam by staying at our hotels here. These establishments have all
the requirements of a modern life, yet rooted as they are in the strong ambience of a
tea garden.
Firstly, our bungalows and hotels located in this scenic landscapes offer the best
view to tourists. If you want to spend some quiet time in the tea garden, you should
check out our bungalows and solitary establishments through our website. You will
get an idea of what’s in store for you once you visit this beautiful place. We have
developed properties that used to be guest houses of tea garden owners and high
level staff. So, you can imagine how close they are to actual tea bushes and
gardens!
Secondly, you should visit the tea gardens here to know the local culture of the
people in Assam. The locals who live in and around the tea gardens are a wonderful
lot of people! You will love to spend time with them and chat away the time. They
have a wealth of information about tea plants and how to grow the best tea bushes.
A chat with the locals brings to light their customs and cultures. You can be a part of
their folk dances and watch their street theatre. It’s a completely different life that
you will cherish when you are there.
Thirdly, you should try out the local cuisine. We have bungalows with local cooks
who can rustle up and serve local delicacies. These dishes have authentic tastes and
are reasons enough to make that trip to Assam. What’s best for people coming in
from USA and European countries is that Assam cuisine is not spicy, as it is usually in
the rest of the country. There are unique flavours that you will love.
We understand that you would like to stay somewhere close to the national park so
that you get a real-life feel of the conditions here. Our hotel bookings are done with
this single purpose in mind. We will accommodate you in luxurious stays but all close
to the natural ambiance of this place. You will not be divorced from urban comforts,
yet manage to establish a close connect with the usual lifestyle of the people who
live around this world heritage site.
Moreover, we arrange for safari tours around the Kaziranga National Park that will
help you sight the one-horned rhinoceros, famous all over the world. This prized
mammal has its own lifestyle and habitat and it is only when you synchronize your
visit with their time to laze and move around that you can actually see one! Of
course, this being their natural habitat, sometimes they stray onto the National
Highway 37. You might actually see one of them as you drive by in your usual car!
Bird watchers will also have a whale of a time here in Kaziranga. Thanks to
government initiatives to develop tourism potential for this national park, the natural
surroundings of this place have not been disturbed. This is untouched, virgin nature
with deep woods, huge elephant grass and marshy areas. This is a world in itself,
something you will savour deeply when you travel with us at Purvi Discovery.
Thanks to its location, there is a deep connect with the local culture and ambiance in
these hotels. You can meet local people and talk to them to understand their
lifestyle. Our hotels in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia fall into this category. Other than the
usual hotel rooms, we have bungalows in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. The
establishments are located right next to tea gardens, famous across the world for its
quality tea.
Purvi Discovery has deliberately built properties bungalows in
Dibrugarh and Tinsukia because this is where you discover the true beauty of Assam.
Assam does not reveal itself in the cities or the supermarkets and buzzing nightlife,
which are also essential parts of the place. The real beauty of Assam lies in the
tranquil greenery of the tea gardens and the alluring sloping roads taking you up
and down the green hillside. The hills of Assam are not towering or snow-capped, as
the Himalayan ranges are. Instead, they have a unique beauty of its own, something
you won’t find elsewhere.
The bungalows and hotels of Purvi Discovery in Assam thrive to keep this special
experience of visiting Assam alive through our hospitality. Our staff embodies the
friendly and welcoming spirit of the place. During your stay here, you don’t just
mesmerize your senses with the natural beauty around you, but also delve deep into
the cultural life of the people you find around you. Take a taste of their cuisine, take
a look of their handicrafts and strike up a connection that will keep pulling you back
to this place, long after you are back to the heat and dust of urban life.
Searching For Hotels In Assam? What
Points To Consider?
Assam is a beautiful place. It’s obvious that you have heard about the exquisite
beauty of this place, judging from your decision to visit this North Eastern state of
India. However, no matter how much you hear about Assam from people who have
travelled there, or from the internet, or from tour organizers & operators of Assam,
nothing quite prepares you to what you actually experience. It’s a trip that you will
remember for a long time.
To ensure that nothing takes away from your wonderful time here, you should book
hotels in Assam before you reach there. This will make your trip smoother and you
can make the most of your time there, which would have otherwise been wasted
hotel hunting.
To help you book Assam hotels, here’s a quick guide on what you should look for!
To start with, your hotel should be ideally located. It need not be in the centre of the
city, but it should definitely be in a place where you can actually feel the ambiance
of Assam. The din and bustle of cities are the same everywhere. You will not
experience anything unique if you book a hotel right in the middle of a busy bazaar!
Instead, a place to stay in the tea gardens of Assam, like our hotels in Dibrugarh
or Tinsukia, will enhance the experience of your stay here.
Similarly, when you book hotels, it should be able to able to help you connect with
the local culture and cuisine. A five-star accommodation does not mean that the
hotel will uproot you from the local flavour, giving you only a synthetic and artificial
feel of the place. That defeats the purpose of visiting different places, when all
seems to look and feel like the same one! Instead, our hotels will make sure that you
get to soak in the local flavour, complete with food and cultural connections.
Finally, the staff of the hotels in Assam can raise your enjoyment quite a few notches
with their behaviour and hospitality. This is the highpoint of a stay with us, with our
staff doing their best to give you a good time while you are in our hotels.
Tea gardens have a beauty inherent in them. You may feel that there is nothing
worth visiting gardens with evenly pruned tea stalks, greenery all around. That is
usually the idea you perceive from photographs. Once you actually step into a tea
garden, your experience will be quite different. You will fall in love with the
symmetry of the place: nothing is out of place. The tea stalks, the paths, the
irrigation system and everything blend together in a beautifully organized frame.
This world of order and silence will lure you by its charm.
Book rooms at our Mancotta Heritage Chang Bungalow in Dibrugarh and stay over
for a night at least. Visit the nearby Jalan Nagar Tea Estate, or the Khanikar Tea
Estate, at a distance of about 15 minutes from the former one. These tea estates
have been around for decades. With our Heritage Tea Ride tour package, you will
find everything you have read about tea gardens in books and magazines. There are
tea pickers with wicker baskets on their backs, smiling and chatting as they work.
These workers are often Bangladeshi immigrants who have crossed over to Assam.
They are quite friendly and you can learn a lot about the process of cultivating tea
from them.
The weather, especially during the months of October to April is quite pleasant. You
can hang around in the tea gardens till late in the evening. These tea gardens don’t
just sell tea, among the best in the world. Some establishments also serve tea and
you can sip on it while you soak in the wonderful ambiance of the place. Stay at the
Purvi Discovery hotels in Dibrugarh or book a bungalow if you are with friends and
extended family.
Assam, and the whole of North East in general, has a beguiling pull on people. Once
you are there, you will want to return again! Experience the romance of tea gardens
while you are there. It will give you memories of a lifetime.
Assam Tour Packages By Purvi
Discovery: What You Will See?
Assam is one of those rare destinations on the tourist map of India which changes
texture and ambiance with the change of seasons. The beauty of Assam that you
will find in the main three seasons of the country, winter, summer and monsoon,
are quite diverse from each other. The land of beautiful river sceneries and green
mountains, coupled with thick romantic jungles full of wildlife, radiate in their
unique seasonal colours. However, if you want to soak up the true spirit of Assam,
you should book Assam tour packages during winter.
The ideal time to visit this state is from the month of October to March. This is when
the temperature is within comfortable limits, with the maximum hovering around 25
degrees Celsius and the lower mark not breaching the limit of 8 degrees Celsius.
With the sun out during the day, you don’t need heavy woollens but as a traveller
from the plains, who are used to hot, dusty weather, it is wise to carry light woollens
for the evening and night. Post sunset, the temperature can shoot down drastically.
The main attraction of Assam, the Kaziranga National Park, looks beautiful and
mesmerizing during winter and spring time. The wildlife shows itself out to enjoy
the sunlight and you can find them lurking around here and there. Birds of many
rare species can be seen in winter. They are usually migratory in nature and you
will not find them when you visit Assam during the summer or the monsoon.
Another attraction of booking Assam tour packages in winter is the captivating views
of river cruises down the Brahmaputra. The light fog hanging over the river in the
early morning accentuates its beauty in a way that cannot be described in words.
River cruises will lead you to some island temples like the famous Umananda
Temple. It is during winter that you can make trips to the Kaziranga National
Orchid and Biodiversity Park, a site where you will find flowers unique to this
region and habitat.
Winter is also the season when the Assamese celebrate their largest festival, Bihu.
Other festivals like the Rongali and the Elephant Festival are also celebrated during
winter. So, you don’t just get to savour the sights and sounds of the place, but also
engage with it culturally. That is why visiting Assam in winter is a win-win for all.
Ways to reach Tawang: If anybody wishes to visit this place, the best option is to
contact the travel operators conducting NE India tours and avail their tour plans.
They are perfect and provide the full package. Indian citizens need Inner Line
Permits to visit Arunachal Pradesh. However, there are two types of permits – one is
the Inner Line Permits and the other is Protected Area Permit. The first is required
only by the Indians while the second is given mainly to the foreigners.
•It needs two or three days to have a full view of the place. Although the place is
quite small, there are numerous monasteries and other things to explore.
•Tawang Monastery is a very renowned place. It is described as the second largest
Monastery in Asia. The monastery is a three storied building. It also comprises a
statue of Lord Buddha that measures about 28 feet. It is an interesting site to see.
People from various corners of the world come to see this.
•Tawang War Memorial, Jaswant Garh, Nuranang Falls, Urgelling Gompa, Eagle Nest
Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagula Lake, Handicrafts Centre etc. are some of the best
attractions of Tawang.
The best time to visit Tawang: As it is a hilly area, it is better to avoid this place
during rainy season. The best time to visit this place is May. During this time, the
entire place looks amazing. Different types of seasonal flowers bloom and the place
looks like a heaven. The temperature remains quite pleasant and favourable for the
tourists.
So why waiting for more? Pack your bag and start to explore North East India with
Purvi Discovery.
Namdapha National Park – A
Biodiversity Hotspot In North East
India
If you are a nature lover, then you should visit Namdapha National Park which is
located in the north-eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh. This park is considered as
the largest and the most protected area in India. It is also a very favourite spot for
the travellers.
Location of the park: The Park is located almost near the border of Myanmar. It
covers a huge area with a wide altitudinal range between 200 mt and 4571 mt
above the sea level. The Indian Tourism Packagesprovide good tour offers to visit
this park.
Complete details of the park: The Namdapha National Park is indeed a very
recognized park which is located between Patkai range and Dapha bum range of
Mishmi Hills. The park covers an area of 1807.82 square kilometer. Our Arunachal
Pradesh Tourism package provide lucrative offers on visit to this park. Now let’s
have a glance at the entry fees of this park:
Perfect time to visit the park: If you are really willing to visit this park, then the
best time will be from November to March. It is better to avoid visit during rainy
season as sometimes the situations become worse resulting in landslides. The rainy
season commences from June and continues till October.
Why is this park termed as biodiversity hotspot? – As we all know, this park is
the largest protected area in India. Apart from all, this park is considered as a great
home for different species of flora and fauna. The park also permits camping within
its boundaries. If you have a passion for bird-watching, then this park can be the
perfect destination. Besides this, some of our North east India Travel
Packages provide attractive offers on visit to this park. The park is a habitat for a
wide variety of animal species like capped langurs, red giant flying squirrels, wild
boars, musk deer, snow leopards etc.
Hence, it can be well said that a short trip to this park will enhance your love for
nature to a great extent!
•Ujjyanta Palace – The Ujjyanta Palace is formerly a royal palace of the Tripura,
situated in the state of Agartala. This exotic palace has several Hindu temples
dedicated to the deities, Lakshmi Narayan, Uma-Maheshwara, Kali and Jagannath. It
also has a huge library. The place catches attention because of its grandeur.
•Neermahal – This is one among top eye-catching North East India travel
destinations. It stands in the middle of the Rudrasagar Lake and this architectural
beauty rightly derives its name which means Water Palace. The surrounding lawns
and flower beds add to the beauty of the place. The light and sound show is held
here every evening.
•Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary – This is a must visit spot. This is always included
in our North East India Travel Plans. This place is not just a wildlife sanctuary but
also an academic and research centre. Various lakes are present within the
sanctuary, where boating facility is available.
•Chittangong Hills – This is absolutely breathtaking and picturesque in its
appearance. The hills comprise mini mountains with multiple valleys and a small
canyon, with 7 rivers meandering across the valleys.
•Gondacherra Wildlife Sanctuary – This should also not be given a miss. This
enchanting sanctuary has maintained an untainted habitat for the multiple species
of flora and fauna found here. Different species of mammals and migrating birds can
be seen here.
Tripura as a small state has a rich culture and history. The place is also known for
tourism and there are many tourist attractions to visit in Tripura. Most of the noted
North East travel destinations are located in Agartala and they all are absolutely a
delight to visit. The destinations mentioned above should not be given a miss for
their enthralling essence.
Manipur – The Must Visit Place In
Your North-East India Travel Plans
North East India will always remain unmatched in terms of its natural beauty,
culture, unique cuisine and rich heritage. With Imphal as capital, Manipur should
be included in your North-East India travel plans.
Heritage sites
The Kangla Fort is a historical site to visit, as it is a symbol of respect and
remembrance of all previous rulers. The fort holds a special place in the hearts of the
natives. The Khongjom War Memorial stands in memory of all brave Manipuri
soldiers who lost their lives in the war against the British. These heritage sites show
tourists the struggle and victory of Manipur and help one to take in their rich culture.
We at Purvi Discovery, provide the best and most affordable North East India
tours. Manipur is also one of our top destinations as we mainly focus to bring forth
the beauty of North-East India to both native as well as foreign travellers.