On our way to Dirang/Tawang from Guwahati, we visited the Maha Mrithunjay temple which was built around 5 years ago and is the World's largest Shivalinga, at the height of 126 feet.
We stopped overnight at the Wild Mahseer,a old worldly boutique hotel set up amonst the tea estates just outside Tezpur ( about 6 hours from Guwahati) by the British Assam Tea Company in 1864, offers a glimpse into the colonial era. It is actually called Eastern Himalayan Botanic Ark i(n residence at Wild Mahseer) within the Addabarie Tea Estate, known for its serene atmosphere and association with British colonial history. The property is also home to the Eastern Himalayan Botanic Ark, a diverse collection of plants, birds, and butterflies.
Each bungalow has 3 large well furnished bedrooms (could be an entire home in Mumbai) a common living area and kitchen and a nice foyer. There is staff who can assist you in the kitchen if required. We are a group of 12 and reached the hotel well past sunset so could not see its beauty then. The hotel put on a cultural show with Bihu dance last evening followed by a very sumptuous and delicious dinner (accompanied by some well meaning local singers). We had some professional singers who joined in the karaoke sessions as well.
In the morning, we woke up to noises which sounded like thunder but were possibly monkeys on the roof. Turns out it could have been thunder as well as we received large dollops of rain. The lush greenery outside our windows provided a sense of calmness which you can never experience in a city.
The Mahseer is a large fish fouund in Asia. The Hindi and Kumaoni name of mahāsir, mahāser, or mahāsaulā is used for a number of fishes of the group. Several sources of the common name mahseer have been suggested: It has been said to be derived from Sanskrit, while others claim it is derived from Indo-Persian, mahi- fish and sher- tiger or "tiger among fish" in Persian. (source wikipedia)
Onwards to the next leg of our journey...and more adventures
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