Shantiniketan, endowed with exceptional scenic beauty is considered to be the epitome of Bengali intellect and culture. In 1863, Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, father of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore started an ashram for yoga and meditation over here. Rabindranath began an experimental, open-air’ classes in 1901 and named the school Shantiniketan or the ‘Abode of Peace’. …
It is a part of the world’s largest delta, consisting of the mouths of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers. Sunderbans, the world’s largest estuarine forest covers an area of 9630 sq. km. and 70 % of the area is under saline water. The region comprises of luxuriant mangrove forests, swamps and forested islands, interwoven …
West Bengal is famous for an array of things, and one of the most important of them is food. The mouth-watering Rosogullas, Chomchom, and Rasamalai, the super tasty Sorshe Ilish and Chingri Macher Malai Curry and but a few of the mouthwatering and tempting food of the highly illustrated and exquisite Bengali cuisine. 1. Aloo …
Bishnupur, the glorious capital city of the Malla dynasty was an important center of Bengali culture and learning. Arts, architecture, sculpture, and music flourished here under the patronage of Malla kings. The exquisite temples here testify the great craftsmanship of the terracotta artisans. These ornately carved shrines are built in a square plan with a …
Delightful Darjeeling, the “Queen of Himalayas” perched at an altitude of 2,134 meters is said to be named after a Tibetan word, ‘Dorje Ling’ or ‘Place of the Thunderbolt’. It is endowed with exceptional scenic beauty and offers a magnificent view of the grandeur and beauty of the mighty Himalayas. The beautiful town is indeed …
When I imagine West Bengal, the picture consists of a Baul music playing in the background with the complimentary chuckles and hushed tone conversation of ladies in white and red sarees. I also imagine these big beautiful eyed ladies discussing prices of the jewelry worn by them and how their kids are performing excellently in …
One of the writers of Lonely Planet described Nepal as a place where ‘there is always another adventure,’ and one couldn’t agree more. Nepal is full of opportunities, not only those that deal with adventure but in every aspect, right from a pilgrimage to sightseeing. This bustling tourist destination is something that can push your …
Nepal is a residence to some of the richest and most diverse wildlife in Asia. Heaven for Bengal tigers, rare one-horned rhinos and a wide array of birdlife, its national parks can provide some spectacular wildlife encounters. Nepal has become known as a biodiversity hotspot and no longer has any natural habitats remaining; instead, the …
Available Group Departures: September 2019: 14,21,28 October 2019: 9,12,19,26 November 2019: 2,10,17,24 December 2019: 7,15,22 About the Destination: With its daunting summit soaring high up above the mountain, trekking in Everest Base camp is the adventure for you. The Everest, one of the most sought after tourist destination in Nepal is known for its incandescent …
Complete with the snow-capped mountains, the lush green forested hills, the valleys, the lakes and the fertile Terai plains, Nepal seems to have varied physical features much like its diverse ethnic-lingual groups of people. These groups – some natives, some arrived from other countries, together create a vibrant and vivid culture of the nation, which …