Introducing Purulia
Purulia is what mystical places are made of. Incredible natural beauty, elusive tribal folk culture, gorgeous dances, mythological connections, and […]
East, India, West Bengal
East, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, West Bengal
Kalimpong Travel Guide
Kalimpong is a sleepy hill station in West Bengal, India. Located just 50 kilometers away from Darjeeling, this hilly town […]
East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal
The art of doing nothing: Kalimpong Slow Travel
What can I say about our Kalimpong slow travel break? That it was lovely, intrepid, lazy and much needed, after […]
East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal
Things we did for a relaxing Kalimpong experience
It is said that Kalimpong has got its name from Kalibong or Kaulim, which is a local fibrous plant used […]
East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal
Kalimpong and the art of doing nothing
What can I say about our Kalimpong break? That it had been lovely, intrepid, lazy and much needed, after our […]
East, Food Thoughts, India, Travel Extras, West Bengal
The best of the Darjeeling food; what you should not miss
West Bengal’s premier hill station is an eclectic mix of Nepalis, Tibetans, and Gorkhas. Their cuisine goes back to the […]
East, India, Indian Food, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal
Darjeeling local market and the lesser known Rajbanshi cuisine of Bengal
One of my favourite things to explore in a new place is its food, and what better place to discover […]
East, India, West Bengal
Things to do in Siliguri in three days
Following a landslide scare, Akash and I came down to Siliguri directly from Okhrey. It took around 8 hours and […]
East, India, West Bengal
Postcards from from our Darjeeling trip
This March I happened to be traveling alone in India with baby Akash. We were in and around with a […]
East, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, West Bengal
How to enjoy this overrated destination? A Darjeeling Travel Guide
Part Victorian holiday resort, part major tea-growing centre, Darjeeling is a popular Indian hill station and West Bengal’s premier destination. […]