If you are an avid nature lover or passionate photographer, then you cannot miss the Palash forests of Biharinath Hills of Bankura. Located in the north-western part of the district and standing at a height of 448 meters, these hills are a part of the
Two historical sites belonging to two different eras --- one a 5th century Buddhist site and another a 19th century old historical site linked to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, in South 24 Parganas will come together to form a new tourism circuit in Bengal. The
How far will Tea Tourism work in Bengal? Vinita Bajoria, Director of Sourenee Leaves speaks exclusively to GB on this offbeat tourist circuit. SAHELI MITRA speaks to Vinita Bajoria of Sourenee Tea Estates • How popular is tea estate tourism in Bengal? Tea Tourism is a relatively new
Reetwika Banerjee is a Cyber Security Expert by profession, an avid traveller, a shutterbug and a nature explorer. Ramdhura, around 95 kilometres from New Jalpaiguri station, is an upcoming hill station in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal. It is perched at an altitude of 5800
Elizabeth Clarke, managing director of Windamere Hotel, Darjeeling, speaks to Saheli Mitra about the exclusive property and how heritage tourism can be made popular in Bengal Elizabeth Clarke • Windamere Hotel has a heritage tag. Can you share its brief history? Windamere Hotel started out as ‘Ada Villa’
Jhilam Nandi is a business development and marketing professional, who has a passion for travelling, photography and blogging If someone likes solitude and want to feel closeness of nature, Kolkham is the ideal destination, especially for an avid traveller with an adventurous mind. Nestled in the
The state government has embarked on a 3-month project in North Bengal and Darjeeling Hills to overcome the tremendous loss that the tourism sector faced in this area due to the Hill agitation last year. They are launching a campaign called Destination Darjeeling, Destination Hills.Chief
Kankrajhor in the north-western part of Jhargram sub-division is an exquisitely beautiful hamlet in the midst of dense jungles. Surrounded by ancientsal, teak, mahua and kendu, the place is a perfect getaway for the weary soul, the ideal place for a short weekend tour and
Travelling to Bishnupur, was not just walking down annals of history, but for me it was also revisiting my past. Had been to this Terracota district while I was in college, and needless to say I had forgotten half the history surrounding these structures. So,
Md Khalilur Rahman, deputy secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh, pens down an exciting travelogue on various sea shades of Cox Bazaar The rumbling sounds of the mighty waves of the Bay of Bengal at Cox’s Bazar would soothe your peace-seeking soft heart with the natural soothing