Shantiniketan

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’. …

Sunderbans

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 …

Delicious Cuisines Of West Bengal That You Must Try!

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 …

West Bengal "A Land Of Festivals"

West Bengal “A Land Of Festivals”

It’s October! What a pretty month, isn’t it? And most importantly, this year is full of delightful festivals and holidays, and what would be more fun-loving to move to West Bengal during this month! Fantastic West Bengal, well known for its rich cultural and historical legacy and politics and business, is regarded as the “think-tank” …

Bishnupur

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 …