Devrali Dara is a scenic viewpoint in North Bengal, bordering another Himalayan town of Sikkim. In Nepali language, ‘Devrali’ means a sacred mountain top and ‘Dara’ denotes a summit with good view. Eventually, this vantage point got its name because of the bird’s eye view
Nestled in the arms of Panchet Hill, lies what used to be the fort of one of the most formidable rulers of the land. Almost 266 years ago, Maratha ruler Raghoji Bhonsle made his way to Bengal via Panchet and plundered everything in sight. Popularly
Algarah is a tiny hamlet on way to the famous Silk Route. Strategically placed, it is the highest point in Kalimpong region with a mean elevation of 5900 feet above sea level. A virgin forestry, Algarah offers a fine destination to birders and Himalayan forest
Prabha Shankar, Anupam, Bhaduri, Bhawani. These are just random proper names, right? Wrong. These are four of the more than 200 varieties of mango grown in West Bengal, possibly the highest number in India, and no matter how much we love our mangoes, most of
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railways (DHR) is all set to reintroduce the early morning service in the Hills from tomorrow, 26th March 2025, evoking nostalgia for the older generation. This initiative will definitely restore a once-popular tradition where locals set their watches to the train’s arrival. The DHR has
West Bengal witnessed an all-time high in tourism, both domestic and foreign, last year, with 18.5 crore visitors, placing the state among India's top destinations, Tourism Minister Indranil Sen announced in the state assembly. The number marks a significant rise from 14.5 crore in 2023 and
For a nature buff, the mere opportunity to spend time among rare species of flora and fauna co-existing in their natural habitat is a dream come true. One’s appreciation for ‘God’s hand’ tends to grow profoundly when one spends time away from all the chaos,
For someone like me, who stays in Thailand, enjoying the snow-laden peaks and the vastness of the Himalayas is not as easily accessible as it is to travel across and reach out to some of the best beaches of the world. Hills have always been
Imagine you are staring at all the 108 Shiv Mandirs standing in the middle of the courtyard and even can view the Shivlingas present within the sanctum. Well this wonder is possible if you happen to visit the 108 Shiva Temples of Kalna. Built in
The bare facts about Maithon are that it is a town on the West Bengal-Jharkhand border, and that it is literally split in two between the two states, across Dhanbad and Bardhaman districts, to be precise. While the township and reservoir are largely in Jharkhand,