About the Book: River Traveller traces the epic journey of the Brahmaputra, one of the world’s longest and most powerful rivers, flowing over 2,900 kilometres from Tibet to the Bay of Bengal. Veteran journalist Sanjoy Hazarika chronicles its landscapes, people, and history, exploring Tibet’s cultural struggle, colonial exploits, natural disasters, and contemporary life along the river. He blends meticulous reportage with literary sensibility, recounting explorers, spymasters, and map-makers while examining politics, ethnography, environmental challenges, and extremism. A vivid portrayal of the river’s majesty and its impact on civilizations, this book offers an enduring study of nature, humanity, and history.