Often during our tour to Darjeeling, we miss the charm of its suburbs. The Himalayas never disappoints me and it didn’t during our recent winter tour. It was meant to be spent in solitude and I did so at the cascading rock fountain of Barbotey,
Kalimpong is not just a Land of Orchids, but also of many old mansions built by erstwhile royal princes and kings that still retain their majestic grandeur. One such bungalow is the ‘Dinajpur House’ on Ringkingpong Road, named after the Maharaja of Dinajpur. Perched on
Nestled amidst towering conifers, the quaint Lepcha village of Charkhole offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas throughout the year. Situated on a forested hilltop, Charkhole is the new find in Kalimpong’s offbeat circuit. ‘Khola’ in Nepali means river and thus Charkhole owes its name
Gour of Malda district was once the capital of ancient Bengal, from early 5th century till 16th century AD, being ruled by multiple influential kingdoms from the Mauryas to Guptas, from the Pala dynasty to the Senas, and even by the Mughals and Afghans. No
St. Patrick’s Church, locally known as ‘Sadhu Patrciker Girja’ is one of the oldest Catholic churches of Kolkata. Located opposite to Dum Dum Central Correctional Home, it takes hardly ten minutes from the international airport. Way back in 1783, the British East India Company had
Chinsurah, a small town in the Gangetic belt of Hooghly district, once used to be the centre of Dutch establishment in Bengal. Right here was their Directorate, the capital seat of Dutch Governors. Located 65 kilometers east of Kolkata, Chinsurah can be easily reached by
The Basilica of Holy Rosary, commonly known as Bandel Church, is one of the most revered Roman Catholic churches of our country. It was established by a Portuguese Captain named Pedro Tavares in the year of 1599, right at the dawn of European settlement in
Chhibo, an anonymous hill station of North Bengal, can be a city traveler’s true hide out. With nothing much to do, one can lazily roam around on foot, enjoy breathtaking Himalayas and savour homemade Nepali cuisine while at a day’s rest in Chhibo. At an
If you are lovebirds and wish to be at a lover’s paradise, then do not miss Peshoke’s Lover’s Meet. Yes, you heard it correct, there is a romantic view-point on Peshoke Road called Triveni or Sangam, where two eternal lovers meet – Rangeet and Teesta. By
If you love adventure and of course the tranquility of a Himalayan nook, then Vidhyang is surely a place to be. A remote riverside village in the Kalimpong circuit, it is around 90 kilometers from NJP, yet retains its serene charm even today. After all