Prashanti Cottages.
From Guwahati, after a long, tiring drive of almost 6 hours, we finally reached Bhalukpong.
Our vehicle turned into a narrow, insignificant lane, and I wondered what was in store for us.
At the end of the lane was Prashanti Cottages.
A resort owned and operated by the Assam Tourism Department. It is a fair-sized property, located on the banks of the Kameng River and surrounded by tall evergreen trees. It was a calm and peaceful surroundings. After checking in we were directed to our cottages. Main accommodation consists of eight cottages, four each parallel to each other, separated by a well-maintained, lush green lawn. At one end of the lawn, there is a play station for children and a machan. From this machan, as Bhalukpong is right at the foothills, there is an excellent view of the Kameng River and the Eastern Himalayas. Unfortunately, the river seems to have changed its course slightly as the river span near the machan had no flowing water. One can imagine, when the water flowed right under the machan how wonderful it must have looked.
Cottage buildings appeared old, but were well-maintained, and all the electrical fixtures were in working order. The cottage had a well-furnished sitting room and a bedroom with an attached bathroom. All the rooms were quite spacious.
The reception and dining hall were in one big building. The look of the Reception could do with a lot of improvement.
Breakfast and dinner were good. The staff well well-mannered and courteous.
Nice place to stay.
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