Chinese breakfast at Kolkata’s China town -Territy Bazar
Nearly 70 years ago, the first wave of immigration brought a handful of Chinese Hakka people into the Bow Bazar area of northern Calcutta, which followed the creation of a small settlement of the Chinese-Indian community in the very heart of post-independent Calcutta. Consequently, the Chinese influence in the food culture of Kolkata has been […]
Top 12 Cuisines to Taste in Kolkata
Kolkata – the city of Joy. Yes, we have heard this common tag innumerable times but do you know that Kolkata is also known as the ultimate food destination of India? Yes, you heard that correct. Being born and brought up in Kolkata has always been a perk. The range of distinct cuisines and food, […]
Top 15 Places to visit in Patna
Patna, the capital of Bihar, is one of the oldest cities in India. Patna is a riverside city that extends along the south bank of the river Ganga for about 12 miles (19 km). West of the old city lies the section called Bankipur, and farther southwest is a spacious new capital area with wide roads, shady […]
Nalanda: Grandeur & Glory of Ruins
Nalanda, a UNESCO world heritage site, is in the state of Bihar in north-eastern India. It contains archaeological remains of a monastic and scholarly institution dating from the 3rd century BC to the 13th century AD. It includes stupas, stone and metal stupas, temples, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important artefacts. Nalanda stands out […]
Bodh Gaya: The Cradle of Buddhism
Bodh Gaya is a village in the state of Bihar in northeast India. Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, this ancient brick dominates the Mahabodhi temple complex, designed to mark the site where Buddha attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi tree. A direct descendant of the tree today sits within the complex […]
A Trip to Bhubaneswar from Kolkata
Swarna Tribhuja, the Golden Triangle of the East is the most visited tourist destination in Odisha. Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, being only 365km away from Kolkata, it is an easily accessible quick gateway option for the people of Kolkata and I have been fortunate enough to frequently visit Bhubaneswar and immerse in the beauty […]