The ultimate Kumbh experience at Nashik
Travel always fascinated me and I try to capture the moments that I face when I travel. Due to the hectic schedule of my daily life, I cannot visit much places. This time, I was lucky to visit Nashik for the holy Kumbh. One day while flipping through the pages of a newspaper, I came across the news about Kumbh and decided to make a visit during the Holy occasion. Kumbh has been one of the main pilgrimage for Hindus in which they gather to take bath in the rivers; I visited Nashik which is the source of river Godavari. Millions gather to take holy dip at Kumbh to cleanse their mind and souls. Susobhan Aich narrates his experiences of his Nashik Kumbh trip in this article… Read More
In the Land of Sleeping Buddha - Sandakphu
There is a saying “Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb” and you get to know how apt the quote is once you trek through the beautiful Singalila National Park of the Himalayan range. The park which lies in the Darjeeling district of the Indian state of West Bengal is bordered by Sikkim in the North and by Nepal in the West. It is the house of wide varieties of flora and fauna. The chirpings of various species of bird create a stress relieving ambience and one can easily get unified with the lush green nature. Singalila National Park doesn’t have any major human settlements, although, small settlements can be found at some places of the trekking routes which lead to a small picturesque village called Sandakphu… Read More
Welcome to the First Capital of Sikkim - Yuksom
Yuksom is a small village located in the lap of the lush green Himalayas on the Western side of the Indian state of Sikkim. This small beautiful village is located at an altitude of 1880m and is also a part of numerous historical events. The name Yuksom means the meeting place of three holy Lamas. In the books of history, Yuksom has been recorded as the first capital of Sikkim and the first Religious King “Chogyal” of the independent kingdom of Sikkim was consecrated in 1642 AD by three learned Lamas. Yuksom is a popular base camp for various trekkers since most of the treks starts from this place. One can trek to the high altitude Dzongri peak, Goecha La peak from this place. Trek to Pelling via Khecheopalri is also possible from Yuksom and the trails passes through green, dense himalayan forests… Read More
Kanheri Caves - A Walk through the Historical Timeline of Buddhism
Kanheri Caves whose period of establishment dates back to anywhere between 1st Century BC and 11th Century AD is one of the finest examples of the Indian rock cut architecture. Located in the heart of the beautiful green environs of Sanjay Gandhi National Park of Maharashtra, Kanheri is about 10 km from the Borivali Station and 45 km from main Mumbai. These caves perhaps are the only symbol which depicts the rise and fall of Buddhism in Western India. The word ‘Kanheri’ comes from the Sanskrit word Krishnagiri which means Black Mountain. It is believed that Buddhist Monks of the Hinayana Faith started the excavation of these caves from the hills in the 1st Century. Later on, monks of the Mahayana Faith.. Read More
Elephanta Caves - Photographers’ Delight
Elephanta Island is a famous tourist destination situated to the East of Mumbai and is about 10 km from the Gateway of India. If you are planning a day trip then Elephanta Island could be a perfect choice for you. The island has an area of 16 km² with a population of about 1200. There are three villages in the island: Shentbandar, Morabandar, and Rajbandar. Local people of this area calls this island as Gharapuri which means Place of Caves. The Portuguese explorers gave it a name of of Elephanta in the 17th Century. This lush green island is a mix of hills, sea, jungles and rock cut caves that dates back to the 9th century. This island is a perfect Paradise for all the photographers like me. Apart from photographing the ancient art works inside the caves, you also get the chance to snap out some beautiful landscapes. I love light and shadow photography and I got immense opportunities.. Read More
Love at First Sight - Pelling
Pelling is a beautiful, small hill station nestled at an altitude of 7200 ft in the Western part of the Indian state of Sikkim. Since the past few years, the place has gained much popularity among tourists making it the second biggest tourist destination of the state after Gangtok. The rise in prominence of this hill station is mainly because of the jaw dropping views of Kanchendzonga and surrounding ranges which it offers. One of the closest views of the Himalayan ranges dressed up in snow can be witnessed from Pelling. It also serves as the base of several trekking routes in West Sikkim. Yuksom, another small town in close proximity to Pelling is the base camp for trekking to Mt. Kanchendzonga and Goecha La. This part of India sees a large influx of mountaineers, trekkers and hikers from all parts of the world… Read More
Refreshing South India
Manaska Mukhopadhyay, a research scholar of Jadavpur University recently took a refreshing trip to South India. His trip involved the rivers, the hills, the waterfalls and many more. Manaska narrates his travel story and decides to pen down his experiences for our viewers…
“South India” – this two word phrase is strong enough to engage one in a deep imagination from crossing the Godavaris, climbing the Nilgiris, roaming in the tea gardens to basking in the sweet sun of Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea and the various mouthwatering delicacies… Read More