Many people in this city know that during Durga Puja, the state government's Tourism Department organises all-night tours of Kolkata's most popular and famous Puja pandals, for a nominal fee. For locals and tourists alike, these tours are an excellent opportunity to experience the vibrancy
How many destinations have you heard of that offer hills, forests, meandering rivers, ancient palaces and temples, and unique cultural traditions, all in one place? For all those interested, Jhargram is the place to go, and the recently reopened Jhargram Rajbari Tourist Complex the place
On September 27, 1970, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) adopted its statutes. And a decade later, this day was declared as World Tourism Day. Since its inception, the idea has been to raise global awareness about the social, cultural, and economic impact of
Acacia auriculiformis, or auri, or earleaf acacia, or earpod wattle, or northern black wattle, or Papuan wattle, or tan wattle, or akashmoni in (Bengali). All these are names of one and the same plant. And yet, how easily the name 'Sonajhuri' rolls off the tongue.
Scene 1: Two men sit eating a sumptuous meal in the middle of a field. One of them, having eaten enough, walks to a nearby pond to wash his hands. That done, he turns to the modest sized hill behind him and suddenly squints, having
Be honest, how many of you, particularly if you are a woman, have gone thirsty on a road trip, at least in this country, for fear that drinking water will make you want to use a washroom, when not a single one is in sight
The 'travel-crazy Bengali' has long been a well established identity. So much so that tour guides in many parts of the country actually speak quite decent Bengali, simply because they cater to such a large number of tourists from our state. And at no time
If you were to draw up a list of the architectural wonders of Bengal, Murshidabad district would probably top it. Remember, we are talking about a former capital of Bengal, before the British founded Calcutta and made it the capital of British India. The story
What can be written or said about Digha that hasn't already been written or said? One of West Bengal's most popular tourist destinations, Digha in Purba Medinipur is indeed the Brighton of the east, for those who have heard of the famed English beach reasort.
Once a French colony, Chandarnagore aka Chandannagar is a thriving French language and cultural hub of Eastern India that flourished in Bengal even before the British laid their colony. But Chandannagar is also famous for another reason --- it’s Light Makers. They who illuminate the