The Sunderbans, a miracle of nature which perhaps not many of us in Bengal fully appreciate. They say familiarity breeds contempt, which could be the reason why we do not often think of the world's largest mangrove forests, simply because they are so close to
A view of Mt Kanchenjunga Pedong, in Kalimpong district of West Bengal, is a fairly bustling settlement. Yet, just 30 minutes away lies the quiet, isolated village of Kagey. Sitting on the steps of the homestay, looking out over the rows of terraced fields, with the
Morgan House in Kalimpong When a nationwide lockdown prompted by the Covid pandemic was declared in India at the end of March 2020, long-distance travel stopped automatically, as all trains and flights were suspended. And the travel and tourism industry went into a deep depression. Hotels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj5pZ0IduhM It came as an artfully tranquil story of grounded tones, healthy hues, starry nights, of owl hoots and pre-dawn chirps. It also came to us as a deliciously subtle and memorable trip, not just because we as a family were desperate to run away from
Have never seen an ascetic sage meditating in some unknown cave of the Himalayas, but have read about it in so many leadership books. Even though such places of meditation at times seemed to be more utopic than realistic, Chhota Mangwa deep inside a ridge
On Monday, December 21, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the tenth edition of the Kolkata Christmas Festival on Park Street. Among the attractions on the opening day were performances by the Loreto Sisters Choir, Methodist Church Choir, and the Church of North India Choir. This
The year that has caused such misery and brought a pandemic upon the world is finally nearing its end, having changed our lives, thoughts, and actions, perhaps forever. We have battled a deadly virus, lost countless loved ones, and remained locked up at home for
Be it Chinese, Japanese or Tibetan, Kolkata has always been open and shown a lot of enthusiasm when it comes to a large variety of cuisines. Few years back, the only time we got to taste baklava - one of the most popular desserts, was
‘Bangla Moder Gorbo’ is an initiative launched by the West Bengal government to highlight the traditional arts and crafts and many other aspects of Bengal through a series of tourism and culture fairs, of which the first instalment was held at Ektara Mancha, within the
As every year, the state government will organise tourism fairs this winter, spread across the districts and Kolkata. The only difference is that this year, the fairs will be held in strict accordance with Covid safety protocols. Beginning tomorrow, that is December 11, the fairs