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
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, 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 Rajbanshi […]
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, 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 centreDarjeeling is a popular Indian hill station and West Bengal’s premier destination. It […]
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, West Bengal
Introducing Purulia
Purulia is what mystical places are made of. Incredible natural beauty, elusive tribal folk culture, gorgeous dances, mythological connections, and […]
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, India, West Bengal
Kalna’s baked royalty
Contrary to the rest of Kalna’s terracotta treasures, the Rajbari or Royal complex had been beautifully preserved and well maintained. […]