The mist suddenly floats in and leaves you drenched. From the window of your homestay, you gaze at sailing clouds bringing in the message from beyond the Kanchenjungha. A fairytale unfurls before you. Locals believe Lord Buddha is in deep sleep beyond those mountains. This
My Bishnupur trail did not just end with the famous terracotta temples. It was also about the Baluchari Sarees, that unfortunately never got the status of a Benarasi, but have enough potential to excel even a world famous Dhakai Muslin! Bishnupur was a prominent seat
Mandarmani is not just about the silent waves, it is also about the life and times of the fishermen community of Bengal, tranquil sunsets, serene walks and sumptuous food. Best part is this beach also offers various water sports and can match any world class
If you are heading to the Hills this summer, do not miss this innovative and happening tea lounge of Kurseong. For years, the small eateries and road-side shacks have served plates of steaming momos and bowls of thupkas to hungry tourists heading for Darjeeling. But
This is one place that has proved even terraces can be breath-taking. And that food can be mingled with the beauty of the hills with the mighty Kanchenjungha playing peek-a-boo through the mist, or the ever-vibrant town of Darjeeling unfurling with all its splendor below.
In the long history of 70 years, the first passenger cruise ship service was recently introduced between India and Bangladesh that starts from West Bengal. Apart from roadways and railways, this will open new avenues via waterways and is expected to lead to a new
Only 20 years after the Dakshineshwar Temple came up, there was another identical temple built in Barrackpore. They looked the same, only the deities were different. The Annapurna Temple at Barrackpore is a lookalike of the famous Dakshineswar temple built by Rani Rasmoni. This famous
Paramount still holds a missing link between India’s Independence Movement and quenching thirst of hundreds of visitors and tourists. This renowned sharbat, cold drinks and syrup joint on College Square is not just best in satisfying a parched throat, it is also steeped in history
That soft and embroidered fabric with exquisite designs, that probably remind us of our granny’s love and our childhood winters. Yes, we are talking about Bengal’s quintessential quilt, Kantha, and the exclusively embroidered Nakshi Kantha. If you wish to see a plethora of such Kantha
Have you ever heard of an unfinished mosque of Murshidabad, whose architectural splendor can even beat the Hazar Duari Palace? Whose historical past is as exciting as that of the Battle of Plassey? An incomplete construction that still stands with all its grandeur in the middle