West Bengal

Diwali celebrations are in full swing, which means India is gleaming with lights, pomp, fireworks and a high festive spirit. With Dhanteras of the North and Naraka Chaturdashi of the South behind us, Kali Puja in the East is the next ...

West Bengal, the state that is rich with literature, art, culture and heritage of many formerly ruling powers, such as the British, Portuguese, French and more, is a fantastic place to plan your tour. You can walk through the beautiful streets ...

Hooghly is a beautiful district of West Bengal, that is named after the majestic river Hooghly. This part of West Bengal has witnessed the rule and cultural heritage of such powerful rulers and dynasties like the Bhurshut Kingdom, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, ...

Durga Puja is the most important festival for Bengalis. With the festival being near your threshold, the excitement truly gets high. Though there are many other festivals which are celebrated by the Bengali community, when it comes to Durga Puja or ...

Mungpoo is a place which exhibits a haunting silence. At first sight, the place would appear as a hilly retreat which is filled with the never-ending tea estates along with the multihued orchid and cinchona plantations. On further observation you would ...

Durga Puja is round the corner and the City of Joy, Kolkata is preparing itself for the biggest festival of the region. Kumortuli is a locality which is the most active locality in the city, as the artisans work day and ...

National animals and birds are chosen based on various criterias. The tiger, particularly the royal Bengal tiger, was chosen to be India's national animal due to its grace, power, strength and endurance. Also, since tigers are spread all across India, except ...

Navratri or Dussehra is a festival which is celebrated which much grandeur in many parts of the country. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Mother Goddess and her various forms, such as Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Durga and many more. As ...

Every soul knows about the most-loved French colony of India, Pondicherry. Fondly called as Pondi, the white town is well known for its beaches, the yellow buildings, Auroville and much more, which have attracted tourists from not only India but also ...

If an escape into immaculate nature is what you're looking for, you need to make a note of these brilliant road trips around the whole of northeast region. As we all know, for a rejuvenation in the depths of nature, with ...

Shopaholic? If you are one such person who would simply fall in love with the colours, textures and the feel of various textiles, we highly recommend you visit these destinations spread across the country and get your hands on the various ...

Goddess Kali is the aradhya Devi of West Bengal. Kali Puja is celebrated with great fervor all over the state. It is one of the biggest festivals in Bengal. Kali Puja was introduced in West Bengal in the 18th century by ...