Dhubela: A Trip to the Land of Mastani
An otherwise nondescript village of Madhya Pradesh, Dhubela will first enchant you with her lush green landscape surrounding the calm waters of its eponymous lake. Moments later, the whiff of history that tread all around this sleepy town will sweep you off your feet. Dhubela is located right at the heart of Bundelkhand. Its importance […]
Bari Kothi: The Perfect Luxury Getaway from Kolkata
Bari Kothi is arguably the leading boutique heritage property of West Bengal. Within a couple of years of its restoration, it has rejigged the scenario of the tourism industry in Bengal with its promises of a luxury stay soaked in the essence of heritage as well as sustainable tourism. Visiting Bari Kothi is akin to […]
Tales in Terracotta: Terracotta Temples of Baranagar in Murshidabad
The mere mention of Murshidabad evokes the resplendent images of Hazarduari Palace and an array of other Nawabi architectures. However, Murshidabad is also home to some of the most beautiful and intricate terracotta temples of West Bengal. In fact, terracotta sculptures of some of these temples stands at par with their more famous counterparts situated […]
Mitaoli: Tracing a Mystical Landscape in Bundelkhand
Mitaoli is one of the three riveting historical sites of Morena in Madhya Pradesh. We reached Mitaoli after exploring the Bateshwar Group of Temples and Garhi Padavali. Both captivated us with their puzzling decimation, astounding resurrection (by the Archaeological Survey of India), and eternal grandeur. With our hearts lurching both with gratification (thanks to the fascinating Bateshwar and […]
Konyak Headhunters of Nagaland: An Eye-opening Insight into a Dying Civilization
Our first morning in Nagaland started on a mixed note of gloom and gaiety. Last evening’s deluge, which accompanied us all the way from Dibrugarh to Mon, had retreated. Although, it left incessant drizzle in its wake, thereby leading to our pensive mood. Nonetheless, we eventually rejoiced at the thought of meeting some of the […]
Aoleang Festival: An Exuberant Celebration of Konyak Culture.
Northeast India hosts an array of festivals around the year thanks to its myriad tribal population. One such enthralling festival is the Aoleang Monyu, which is the prime festival of the Konyak tribe of Nagaland. The Konyaks, residing in the Mon district of Nagaland, are known for their brutal past of headhunting and facial tattoos. The […]
Orchha: A Sneak Peek into a Fascinating Historical Destination
“Saat dhar Sarju bahe Nagar Orchha dham Phool bagh nau chowk mein viraje Raja Ram…” Nothing describes Orchha better than these lines of its renowned bard, Keshav Das. Orchha, the erstwhile capital of the Bundeli rulers, is a fantastical land weaved by both history and legends. With the Betwa River as a silent spectator, every […]
Gwalior Fort: Exploring An Extraordinary Monument.
There is hardly any visitor who is not left astounded by the resplendent Gwalior Fort. Even Babur, an adventurer and the first Mughal Emperor failed to remain immune from the charm of this majestic fort and ended up calling it “the pearl amongst the fortresses of Hind”. Set atop a solitary rocky outcrop of the Vindhyas, […]
Gomira: A Captivating Masked Dance of Bengal
The art of mask-making and masked dance is perhaps as old as human civilization. Masks have been used for protection, disguise, hygiene as well as theatrical effect. Since time immemorial, masked dances used to be an integral part of religious activities. Masks played a significant role in ancient Egyptian Civilization and classical Hellenic and Roman […]
Mim Tea Estate: A Fascinating Weekend Getaway from Kolkata
North Bengal is the favorite weekend destination of Bengalis. Preferred in every season, North Bengal is a tourism hotspot thanks to the lofty Himalayas, rolling tea gardens, wildlife, pleasant weather, and breathtaking views. There is no dearth of charming villages here, and recently we stumbled upon one. The place is called Mim Bustee or Mim […]