East Sikkim: Journey through Old Silk Route
As Jules Renard famously said, “On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it”. And, without a doubt, Sikkim is one of the finer pieces. Known as “Nye-mae-el” or paradise among the Lepchas, Sikkim will leave you speechless with her incredible natural vistas. No matter how many times you visit, this small […]
NEEMRANA’S THE TOWER HOUSE, FORT KOCHI.
It isn’t every day that you get to sleep at a place that is over 300 years old. Neemrana’s The Tower House in Fort Kochi assures such an unforgettable experience to guests. The Tower House is one of the popular getaways that sum up Neemrana’s heritage tourism projects in different parts of India. Our stay […]
LOTHAL: THE ULTIMATE 2024 GUIDE
The Lothal of today is an obscure site located near the village of Saragwala in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat. Rewind to 2400 BC and we have Lothal as one of the most thriving cities of the Indus Valley Civilization. Most of us were introduced with Lothal in our history books at school when we had […]
ODISHA: ITINERARY, TIPS, AND PLANNING.
Known as Kalinga and Utkala in the past, Odisha boasts a rich culture which is an outcome of the eclectic mixture of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and tribal heritage. Primarily known for its Golden Triangle of the Lingaraj, Jagannath and Konark temples and Diamond Triangle of Buddhist sites of Ratnagiri, Udaygiri and Lalitgiri, Odisha also has its […]
Itachuna Rajbari: A Stay to Remember
The rise of heritage tourism has led to a simultaneous surge in restoring historical properties into vintage hotels and homestays. Such heritage properties, which carry within itself endless tales of the past, paint a vivid picture of our culture and essence and present them evocatively to the guests. We already have another blog-post on one […]
Sandakphu: In Search of the Sleeping Buddha
One of the most fascinating destinations of West Bengal is Sandakphu. Literally meaning ‘peak of the poisonous plants’ owing to the presence of Wolf’s Bane and Himalayan Cobra Lilies, Sandakphu stands out for a phenomenal view of some of the mighty Himalayan peaks. The peak is located inside the Singalila National Park, which in turn, […]
Gurdum: Exploring a village on the hills
During every visit to the mountains, we all have been captivated by the sight of little villages perched on the hill slopes. Every now and then, such visuals make us wish, “If only we could live there.” And then, one fine day, we chanced upon Gurdum. Finally we got a taste of “the village on […]
Best Time to Visit Sandakphu
Sandakphu (3,636 m) is the highest peak of West Bengal. The summit is located inside the Singalila National Park, through which the trekking route passes. Sandakphu is famous for providing a gorgeous view of snow-capped Kanchunjunga (8, 586 m) and its congregation of smaller peaks all year-round. Along with this, a clear, unobstructed panoramic view […]
Sandakphu: Best Places to Stay along the Trail
Sandakphu is one of the most beautiful trekking trails in India. It is the summit of Singalila range of the eastern Himalayas. Sandakphu (3,636 m) is regarded as the highest peak of West Bengal. It is particularly famous for providing a clear and commanding 180-degree view of the world’s four highest mountain peaks. These peaks […]
Sandakphu by Car: Riding the Vintage Land Rovers
Sandakphu is regarded as the most famous trekking route of West Bengal. The stellar, panoramic view of some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas, the pristine beauty of the verdant mountain valleys, and a beautiful road have turned Sandakphu into one of the most sought after trekking trails of India. However, do you know […]