Tourism

If you walk down the winding lanes of Ghurni in Krishnanagar, about 100 kilometers north of Kolkata, the first thing that hits you is the smell. It isn’t just the dusty scent of rural Bengal; it is the deep, damp, prehistoric smell of river clay. This is Ghurni Putulpatty, a neighborhood where the gods are born in backyards, and ordinary village life is frozen in time, shrunk down to the size of your palm. For centuries, this tiny pocket of the Nadia district has been the bea

Durga Puja 2025: When the Divine Feels Like Home in Kolkata There are times when Kolkata shakes off its everyday worries and just breathes. It's like the whole city turns into one big, happy heart. It starts with a soft, warm breeze that rustles through the shiuli trees and whispers along the Ganga. You can smell autumn coming, and it smells like hope and home. That's when everyone in Bengal knows: Ma Aschhe – Mom's coming home! In 2025, Kolkata's getting ready to celebrate D

Nestled in the heart of West Bengal, Behrampore (Berhampore) and the greater Murshidabad district offer travelers a captivating journey through history, culture, and nature. Once the seat of the powerful Nawabs of Bengal, this region is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, fascinating stories, and vibrant traditional arts. This travel guide highlights prominent places to visit, their historical importance, and practical tips to make your trip memorable. A Brief Historic