Secluded and serene, rarely beaches of Bengal are this picturesque. And what more, you have the confluence of a river and the sea, with an old lighthouse to give you company and forests around that provide a picture-perfect setting for a romantic getaway. Junput of
Amidst the chaos and din of Kalighat tram depot, stands an imposing building with majestic Doric columns. This is the Orthodox Greek Church of Kolkata, that is not just an oasis of peace and tranquility, but also bears testimony of a legacy between Kolkata and
Nestled in the bosom of Singalila National Park at an altitude of more than 7,000 feet above sea level lies a small secluded hamlet, Tamang Gaon, replete with spectacular views of the mountains. It is a hidden gem in the lap of Eastern Himalayas. This
With the arrival of East India Company officials and their families, Kolkata needed churches, where they could worship. The British built churches, wherever they acquired land. Most of them had unique architecture with conical spires. One such iconic church is the St John's Church of
Every winter, markets in Kolkata and elsewhere in Bengal are flooded with packets of Jaynagarer Moa, a seasonal Bengali sweet delicacy prepared specially from Date palm jaggery and Kanakchur khoi. For the kids of 70s and 80s, Joynagarer Moa has a special place as this
The Dooars is the floodplains of northern Bengal and eastern Assam. The name 'Dooars' is derived from ‘doors’ or ‘Dwar’ as the region is the gateway to the hill stations of North Bengal and Bhutan. Stretching from River Teesta on the west to River Sankosh
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
All roads will again lead to Nahoum’s this Christmas and already the long winter queues for its plum cakes, almond tarts and chicken patties have started. Even over a century, Nahoum’s popularity hasn’t gone down one bit! Let’s rewind to 18th century Calcutta! Nahoums Cake Shop It
Imagine a village right here in East Midnapur where a slice of Europe’s Portugal, not only flows down through the Portuguese churches it harbours, but also in the DNA of the residents. Well, it is true and Mirpur of Mahishadal in Bengal’s East Midnapore district