Sundarbans: Home to the Royal Bengal Tiger
‘Sundarbans’ is a mangrove forest. It is the world’s largest delta. It is formed due to the convergence of three rivers i.e. the Ganga, the Brahmaputra and, the Meghna. In addition, Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Ramsar Site too. Brief History The history of this place can be traced back to […]
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, […]
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 […]
Darjeeling: The Queen of the Hills
Darjeeling, a hill town, overlooking the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga along with the lush green tea gardens on the slopes of the hills, pine and orchid trees is an amazing gateway destination which is located at an altitude of 6,710 ft in north-east India and is a part of the state West Bengal. Brief History […]
Kolkata: The City of Joy
Overview Kolkata formerly Calcutta, which was the capital of British India is now the capital of West Bengal and the second-largest city in India (after Mumbai). It is home to India’s major ports. Better known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata has given rise to generations of poets, writers, film producers and Nobel Prize […]