The Gypsy Chiring Travel Blog
I’m Joydeep Phukan, a travel Blogger based in Assam of Northeast India, and the creator of “The Gypsy Chiring” travel blog.
The word “Gypsy” (“যাযাবৰ” in the Assamese language) means nomad. Chiring – the ancestral surname signifies my lineage of Ahom roots.
The logo of The Gypsy Chiring starts with the letters জ and চ of the Assamese alphabet.
This travel blog represents my love for travel, culture and adventure of our beautiful country – India.
Being from the Northeastern region of India, I have learned that people from other areas are unaware of our cultures, fascinating landscapes and the diversity of Northeast India.
The term “Cultural Relativism” in Anthropology says that we should not view or judge a culture or a cultural attribute based on our cultural practices.
We must rather understand other cultures based on their cultural context, more so through a local perspective.
The Gypsy Chiring is my way to represent India’s diversity especially Northeast India ethically and authentically.
I hope that through my blog, people will let go of their ethnocentrism and embrace diversity through meaningful and experiential travel.
Do you have queries about your trip to India, especially Northeast India? Do you love adventure travel?
If Yes, The Gypsy Chiring travel blog is your source for tips and soothing stories on travel, adventure and culture of India & Northeast.
Apart from Northeast India, you will also find articles about other parts of India and around the globe; regarding travel tips such as travel essentials, camping tips and blogging.
I intend to share, write and promote the less-explored and off-beat destinations of India & its northeastern states.
Expressing authentic moments with nature, places and culture is my passion.
Northeast India is pristine regarding ethnic diversity, nature-human relationships, and art forms.
The Gypsy Chiring is my platform to know, learn, understand and promote the essence of India & Northeast India to the world through a local perspective.
Connect With Me
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AS SEEN ON
Read about How Slow Travelling In Nagaland Changed My Life published on Outlook Traveller.
Read the article on The Daily Jagran where “The Gypsy Chiring” was Featured (Quoted)
Watch my interview about Nagaland with Trip 101 – a Singapore-based travel media platform ↓
The Gypsy Chiring is among the ↓
→ 100 Best Indian Travel Blogs and Websites in 2025 on Feedspot
→ Top 100 Indian Travel Feeds on Feedspot
Published on ‘HORIZON’ of The Assam Tribune News Paper
Read the full article on Mount Saramati- the highest peak of Nagaland here.
One article on the Tourgenie Website
10 Offbeat Places in Assam
Published in Voyagers Voice Magazine
I collaborated at Voyagers Voice, a digital travel magazine about art and culture.
Read my interview with them – Northeast India: Interview with Joydeep Phukan of The Gypsy Chiring
I have also written – Bihu, the essence of Assamese culture article for Voyagers Voice Magazine.
AWARDS
1. August Travel Writing Competition, 2021
Awarded as WINNER
By Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya, India
- Theme: Lessons on Independence from Solo Travelling
- I wrote about how Solo Traveling is the Architect of my Growth.
- I shared how it has shaped my personality and has been helping me grow both personally and professionally.
2. A Travel Writing Competition, 2018
Awarded as WINNER (1st Prize)
By Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University.
- Occasion- World Tourism Day Celebration, 2018.
- I wrote about how the trekking experience to the offbeat and the highest peak of Nagaland – Mt. Saramati empowered me.
3. Basic Mountaineering Course, 2022
Awarded – Grade A
By the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Under Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India.
- A 28-day course on mountaineering techniques – rock climbing, trekking, ice wall climbing, knots and hitches, safety and survival techniques, theory and practical of mountain terms and much more.
- We trained at the Glacier (16,500 ft) of Mount Gorichen Peak (6383m) in Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India.
4. Best Travel Blogger/Vlogger
Awarded the “Top 5 Nomination Certificate”
At Northeast Tourism Awards 2025, held at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Assam on 11th of October, 2025.
By Emerging Northeast Eco Forum
Watch more videos, interviews, photos of mine from the Northeast East Tourism Awards Event on Instagram by Clicking Here.
INVITED AS A RESOURCE PERSON
I was invited to speak on, “Tourism Anthropology in Northeast India” at Arya Vidyapeeth College in Guwahati, Assam, on the occasion of World Anthropology Day.
Date: 21st February, 2025.
You can view photos, watch videos and read about what I shared with the students at the event on Instagram by Clicking here.
The Gypsy Chiring travel blog is also featured on –
1. Blograma
2. Blogadda
