The twin towns of Gaur-Pandua, medieval capital of Bengal are probably the least known historical sites of India, though it has a treasure trove of some of the best vignettes of Nawabi living. They are twin towns located to the north and south of Malda
Bengal is experiencing a boom in tourism. According to data from the Union Ministry of Tourism's ‘India Tourism Statistics 2023,’ the state recorded a staggering 32 lakh international tourist arrivals in 2023–24, the third highest in India after Maharashtra and Gujarat. State Tourism Minister Indranil Sen shared
Just about 1 km from Jor Bangla Temple and 2 km from Bishnupur bus station stands an extraordinary building - the Bishnupur Museum. The official address is Dalmadal Para, and the museum is officially known as Acharya Jogesh Chandra Purakriti Bhawan, but whichever name you
The history of Bengal, of India, actually, changed with the Battle of Plassey. And most of us probably know that the man who financed that battle was called Jagat Seth. The thing is, Jagat Seth was not a person, but a family title. In fact,
Avillage comprising almost entirely of temples. And very old ones at that. Welcome to Pathra, in Paschim Medinipur district, possibly unique in the sheer number of temples it boasts of. The sad thing is, many of them have been left at the mercy of the wayward Kangsabati
Tarafeni Barrage is a small picturesque dam of Jhargram on a quiet river named Tarafeni. It is called quiet as unlike the other rain-fed streams of the area, Tarafeni, flows down at its own pace. Located around 5 kilometers from Belpahari village, this small barrage
“Gentlemen passing up and down the river may be accommodated with breakfast, dinner, supper, and lodging, and may depend on the charges being very reasonable, as his terms are ready money…Dinners dressed and sent out at short notice; also liquors sold by the single dozen,
Ajanta Sinha is a veteran journalist and compulsive traveller, who has retired to the mountains of North Bengal after a lifetime of working in Kolkata. The drop in temperature is evident as soon as you step on to the New Jalpaiguri station platform. The feeling intensifies
Exterior of Palace The Cossimbazar Palace of the Roys is one of the most exquisite palaces of Bengal. It is not just a royal home, but an abode where the erstwhile zamindar family brings history alive again, sharing a piece of their glory with tourists and
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its nets of wonder forever” ---- that’s what Jacques Yves Cousteau, a famous French naval officer, explorer, filmmaker, photographer, author and researcher had once said. His words are so true. At the beach, life is