Armenian Church “Our next walk will begin from Old China Bazar Street.” That is how the last edition of our walk around Kolkata had ended. As promised, we begin this weekend’s walk from one of the city’s oldest quarters, one that even predates the arrival of
Speaking of tourism in West Bengal, most people probably think of north and south - the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal respectively - first. What about east and west, though? What about Nadia, for instance? Famed as the district that is home to Nabadwip,
Kizom,the ‘Switzerland of Darjeeling' The mighty Kanchenjungha does not play peek-a-boo with the mist and clouds here, nor does the gushing Teesta romance with the dreams. Yet, what draws me every year to Kizom village, just one hour drive from the Queen of the Hills, is
Baranagar village in Murshidabad Jiaganj, located at 24.2556°N 88.2416°E in West Bengal, has been selected as the “Best Tourism Village in India” in the “Agri-Tourism Village Category.” The Best Tourism Villages Competition is an annual event conducted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, that
Sarada Devi, often known as the Holy Mother, was Sri Ramakrishna's spiritual partner and an important figure in the Ramakrishna Movement. Born on December 22, 1853, in Joyrambati, her birthplace has become an important pilgrimage site because of the way she lived her life. The Sri
Religious tourism is one of the oldest forms of tourism that exists. Since the dawn of time, pilgrims have travelled thousands of kilometres to sacred places, either to fulfil their wishes, cure ailments, or merely experience the peace and spirituality of the place. Considered to
If you wish to recreate Tagore’s Shesher Kabita on the foothills of the Himalayas in North Bengal instead of Shillong, then Rangaroon is the place to go. Why? It’s because during the spring and summer seasons, this small village in Darjeeling is awash with the
A story that plays out eerily similar to Shah Rukh Khan’s 2007 film Om Shanti Om, Prayag Film City was supposed to be a dream project with a massive budget. Located 165 km from Kolkata in West Midnapore, Prayag Film City, sometimes referred to as
From the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata to the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, a group of 15 travel enthusiasts and globetrotters are embarking on an extraordinary journey of a lifetime! They are all set to undertake a remarkable road trip covering a
Raimatang, a newfound paradise in the heart of Dooars The silence of dense forests can be deafening at times, making one wonder where the soul searching could begin. But the same silence can also be enchanting and engrossing, attracting you to a haven of peace, far