A decade ago I used to rush past these streets, in an attempt to make it on time to catch the college bus. Years have gone by and yet it feels like time stood still in Jorhat.
Rows of ‘Sardar’ shops satisfying the demand of fashionable Churidaar and kurta, the Old Balibat road, still cobbled and narrow, cramped with various shops and stalls, Pani poori vendors at different corners surrounded by groups of enthusiastic girls waiting for their turn to cherish the tangy flavors of ‘Putcha’.
Once upon a time, I was one of them too. I soaked it in, the essence of my city as I made my way to Tea Time, to grab my slice of happiness – spicy chicken Momo. No matter how much I have grown, I turn into the same little college girl who had spend many a days in this portion of the city, happily devouring chola bhatura and hot samosa with friends, shopped for hours on with siblings and rejoiced the stunning Pandals installed during the festival of Durga Pooja.
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I've been wanting to visit the North-East since like forever!
Putcha is something I love! And your memories make me smile as well 🙂
I have been to the north east and missed Assam. Many of my friends from Assam, always invite me, but I somehow don't end up there. This year I shall I try my best. Thanks to your post. Good one.
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I have to Assam many times and I love the place .
Assam tea is bliss , its grenanry just touched heart,the chain bagaan 🙂 and Momos on a rainy day they just tempt .e be part of the state 🙂
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I have to Assam many times and I love the place .
Assam tea is bliss , its grenanry just touched heart,the chain bagaan 🙂 and Momos on a rainy day they just tempt .e be part of the state 🙂
@dixita011 from
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The B&W is superb. Thanks for the peep into Assam. 🙂
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I loved the B/W pics, Rajlakshmi and you've described your trip down memory lane so vividly that I felt like I was there watching you. And now you've made me crave samosas! 🙂
Monica from Varan-Bhaat.com
I loved my times in Assam, half of my family was settled in Assam for a long time. I love the food there too!
Tina from The Sunny Side of Life
Such atmospheric photos and your words bring them alive.
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No matter what age we are in, hometown always make us that little kid we were once. 🙂
I have been to Assam and it is one of the beautiful states of India. I remember my visit to the beautiful lush green surroundings and Tall Supari-trees. Reading your post makes me more eager to go back to my home and enjoy those streets and street foods. India is more or less similar everywhere…