The Devil’s Hole …. Of Legend and Lore!!

Be Careful who you trust, the Devil was once an Angel! Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands and the most southerly part of the British Islets, is situated closer to France than England.  One the first tourism destination in the world to gain the Green Globe destination status for its environmental conservation, Jersey is…

Exploring The Jersey War Tunnels… A German Underground Hospital!!

We are not makers of history. We are made by history!!! –  Martin Luther King, Jr.   No trip to the Jersey, the largest of the Channel Island between England and France is complete without a visit to the fascinating Jersey War Tunnel, formerly referred to as Höhlgangsanlage 8.  Although partially completed, a timeless travel…

Happening Hyderabad… where North meets South!

Have you ever been hallucinated with narrow lanes thronged with markets leaving barely any place to walk…? Overcrowded Tea (chai) shops and Loud and colorful Auto Rickshaws amidst timeworn yet imperial architecture in varying states of renovation…? Well… welcome to Hyderabad… The land of Nawabs , Kebabs and Biryanis … It’s all in here!! The…

Top 6 must visit places in Darjeeling !

It’s the holiday season again and Darjeeling is definitely one of the most beautiful and sought after hill stations , not only in West Bengal , but across India. Spending an action-packed and thrilling week end at the mesmerizing beauty of the hills would leave you simply overwhelmed at the timeless beauty of Mother Nature…

A Day at the Buxa Tiger Reserve!!!

An Introduction – Know before you go! Lying amidst the deep jungles of Alipurduar sub-division of Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, the Buxa Tiger Reserve is a 760-square-kilometer tiger reserve located inside the Buxa National Park!  Sharing its northern boundary along the international border of Bhutan, the Buxa Tiger Reserve is known for its rich…

The Dense Chilapata forest

Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.   – Ditto An Introduction – Know before you go! Lying close to the  Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Dooars, Jalpaiguri District, The Chilapata a dense forest area. About 20 km from the small town of Alipurduar, and just a few minutes away from…

The Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary

The poetry of the earth is never dead.  –  John Keats We were in the already halfway into our Adventure and it felt like it was just getting started …..to proceed to our next destination , The Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary … An Introduction- Know before you go ! Jaldapara is situated in the foothills of eastern Himalayas. The river…

The Gorumara National Park !

An Introduction – Know before you Go You cannot afford to miss The Gorumara National Park in your trip to the Dooars forest. A thirty minute journey from the Murti Banani Prakreeti-o-Paribeshan Kendra takes you deep inside the National park. Located on the flood plains of Murti and Jaldhaka rivers the Gorumara National Park has a large variety…

Charminar…The True Essence of Hyderabad

The city of smiles, lights, a thousand faces is endearingly called the Pearl City. This post is primarily dedicated to the Charminar. The Charminar… What is it?   What Eiffel Tower is to Paris, Colosseum is to Rome ….. Charminar is to Hyderabad. The Charminar was built in 1591 primarily to serve as a monument…

On trail of the One Horned Rhinoceros ….

The Winter Chill was still in the air early January this year as four adventure loving friends wanted to experience the Enchanting splendor of Mother Nature and spectacular adventure of exploring the Forests….. Motivated by the feeling of exploring the unexplored and Jeep Safaris in the Kingdom of the Wild….they decided to take a break…

The Golconda Fort…Beauty as old as time!!!

A visit to Hyderabad happened out of a chance. The city, known for its rich cultural heritage and its love for Mughal dishes, had fascinated my attention for a long time and a personal meeting request from a relative had set up my date with Hyderabad… The city of Biriyani.. Kebabs.. Nawabs and mesmerizing cultural…

The Elusive Red Panda at Darjeeling Zoo

On my stopover at Darjeeling, the last point in the short sightseeing plan was the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (also called the Darjeeling Zoo) and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The Darjeeling Zoo was opened in 1958, and an average elevation of approximately 7,000 feet is one of the largest high altitude zoos in India….

Breaking your fast at Keventers, Darjeeling

A visit to the renowned Keventers Restaurant near the marketplace is a must which would not only satisfy the food lover with its delicious sandwiches and steamy hot chocolate but also the traditional platter which includes roasted Bacon, Chicken, Meat and more. Keventers, located on Nehru Road, leading to the Rink Mall has been serving…

The Batasia Loop – Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

The Batasia Loop was created by the British for the “Toy Train” to be able to handle the steep descent in this area and is considered to be a rare piece of engineering marvel. The loop was commissioned in 1919 and the track spirals around over itself through a tunnel and over a hilltop. The…