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
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, 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
Kolkata, the “Paris of the East” is a medley of moods, styles, cultures, politics, industry, and commerce. The East India Company first set up a trading post at Sutanati and built the Old Fort William in 1696. The city went on to become the showpiece capital of the British Raj and the greatest colonial city
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
The Durga Pooja is a Hindu Festival. Durga Pooja is the greatest festival in West Bengal. It is celebrated in the month of Ashwin i.e. October. The festival is very popular and memorialized with great pomp and show. It’s mainly celebrated in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Manipur. Durga Pooja marks the victory
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