West Bengal

Lepchajagat is a small yet a quaint village located at an altitude of 6956 ft.. The village is at a distance of approximately 19 km from the famous destination of Darjeeling. Lepchajagat finds its place on a hill slope which is ...

West Bengal is one of the states in India that boasts of its rich culture and heritage. Each destination here has its own significance and history to flaunt. Cooch Behar is one such place in West Bengal that is known for ...

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly river in Dakshineswar. The presiding deity is Goddess Kali but is also known as Bhavatarini here, which means she who liberates her devotees from the ocean of existence. The ...

The aura of a river basin is tranquil and scenic. Since the rivers have been given a status of goddess, they are also the Hindu religious places in India. These river deltas and islands have a great significance. Sagar Island in ...

Back in 1969, the song 'Mere Sapno Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu' from the film Aradhana beautifully captured the landscapes of Darjeeling along with its epic train! Do you remember the song where the charismatic Rajesh Khanna is driving in a ...

'Bay' is the stretch of land formed by the sea or ocean covering a large distance. We can see such bays across the world. Similarly, India also has a beautiful bay called the 'Bay of Bengal'. Interestingly, the Bay of Bengal ...

Not all tourist place would be crowded and lively, some are also for spiritual awakening and uplift. One such attraction in West Bengal is the Belur Math, which was founded by Swami Vivekananda. Let us take a virtual tour of this ...

West Bengal is one of the tourist destinations in the Eastern part of India. The state is spread from the Himalayan region in the North to the Bay of Bengal in the South. Beaches are one of the major reasons to ...

None can beat the tranquility of forests and none can deny the happiness it gives! Backpack to Neora Valley National Park in Darjeeling for fun-filled adventures of lifetime. Bordered by the Eastern Himalayas, it is one of the most beautiful ecological ...

The city of Kolkata stands as one of the unique centres among Indian cities. Vibrant culture, dazzling heritage with a pinch of colonial effect make it an interesting place. To top it all, the Hoogly River forms an integral part of ...

"Nature always wears the colours of spirit", says Ralph Waldo Emerson. True, it is this spirit which draws us to hill stations. No doubt, we can sense this soothing spirit at Mirik in West Bengal. It may not be as famous ...

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever", says Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Yes, who doesn't love the sea? It has a charm which none can explain! India's coastal line is formed by the Arabian Sea, ...