On the outskirts of Jalpaiguri town, stands the famous temple of Devi Chaudhurani, the ‘bandit queen’ immortalized by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. It is believed this is where Devi and her mentor, Bhavani Pathak, who led a gang of dacoits, offered prayers to Goddess Kali. After
Bakkhali, the serene and romantic beach of South Bengal is more accessible these days. Previously it required more than 6 hours to reach Bakkhali by road. Now it is less than 3 hours! Yes, you heard it correct. Hence do not miss the chance. Just
53 College Street, Kolkata 700073… Mention this address to an old timer of the city and you will find their eyes lighting up. Notice the wide smile on their face. We all know that bookworms from all over the city flock to College Street. But
Except for a few forms, folk art has always concerned itself with a definite purpose of its object, be it a lamp or bell or utensil. Articles having certain utility, gain an aesthetic dimension in the hand of the folk artist who meticulously infuses the
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay1OUuvzzk0 Standing tall, at a height of 133 meters, the 30 storied ITC Royal Bengal’s magnificent and monumental edifice, inspired by regional history and culture, towers over Kolkata’s skyline and blends fine indigenous architecture with contemporary design. The hotel opened doors yesterday in the City of Joy.
If you have always heard of the Valley of Flowers, then do not miss the Valley of Lillies at Deolo Hills of Kalimpong. If the road up to Deolo (which happens to be the highest point of Kalimpong), is lined with picturesque pines and cedars,
A few kilometres from the centre of Kalimpong, stands the Durpin Dara Hills. Shrouded in mist, with a lovely ride uphill, layers of rolling green golf course (one of the highest 9-hole golf course of India), this is one area of Kalimpong that looks out
Ever imagined experiencing a surreal 360-degree view of the city while devouring scrumptious delicacies? The hanging restaurant at the Biswa Bangla Gate, Kolkata makes this possible. The trend of unique restaurants in the city is gradually on the rise. The concept of hanging restaurants is
If you have ever travelled by Darjeeling’s toy train, you must have experienced the unparallel panoramic beauty of the rolling hills and quaint hamlets on the way. While crossing Kurseong, Sonada and Ghum, the hamlets look like fairytale playhouses. The British could easily figure out
The Makaibari Tea Estate is probably the most talked about and fabled tea garden of Bengal’s Hills. And there are reasons for that. This is one of the oldest tea gardens of the Hills and was the first to establish a factory in the year