Throughout the early part of the last century, Madhupur has been considered a health resort by the elites of Bengal due to its soothing climate and magic mineral – rich water, which is said to have curative properties. Madhupur is a typical hilly region with...
Sherpa Gaon is a hidden village on the edge of the Delo Hills, just 08 kms. from Kalimpong. If you are longing for a quiet vacation soaked with traditional Gurkha hospitality, then a few day’s stay in this farm would surely meet your expectations. Snuggled...
Perched on the slopes of the Himalayan foothills, surrounded by pine forests and tea gardens, Tuttidara is a small Gorkha village with spectacular views of Mt. Kanchenjungha. A few minutes’ walk around Tuttidara would take you to a nearby sacred lake, a nature park...
Standing 800 feet tall, Joychandi Pahar stands proudly on the open plains of Purulia. A flight of 520 steps snaking around the boulders and ancient watchtowers would take you to the temple of Mata Chandi atop the hill. You will get a panoramic view of the parched...
Steeped in history and flanked by the mighty Ganges, Somrabazar is known for its terracotta temples, ruins of Zamindar Mansions, lush green paddy fields crisscrossed by rivulets, the riverine island – Sabujdwip and the seat of spiritual awakening of Rani...
While you sit at the green island and look out to the endless water meeting the sky at the horizon, a freshly cooked maach bhaja (fried fish) arrives to break your thought process. You bite a piece off and let your thoughts float with the clouds and suddenly you feel...
There are few places on earth where you get a chance to find yourself – Shankarda is one of them. A four-hour journey from Kolkata to Tatanagar and another 15 kms on the dark snaking roads through tribal villages and paddy fields will take you to this little...
If you are waiting for a lovely destination in North Bengal to have a great weekend with your beloved ones – Doban can be your choice. In Nepali – “Do” means “two” and “Ban” means “to tie”, so Doban refers to the tying of two...