The Festival "Diwali" in Kolkata

Diwali an auspicious festival of hindus marked with tradition and fun of burning crackers.The word "Deepavali" derived from Sanskrit word - “Deepa” which means light & Avali meaning a “row”. The Festival of Light where, 'deeps', or oil lamps or diyas, are burned throughout the day and to the night to ward off evil & darkness from their houses & this world also . Diwali apart from being the most widely celebrated is one of the most beautiful & colorful best indian festivals which is celebrated all over the country. It is a festival of happiness, splendour, brightness and joy. The festival of lights which leads us into the path of Truth and Light is celebrated on a nation-wide scale on Amavasya - the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Kartik (October / November) every year.

In our Hindu custom Light signifies the goodness & happiness to our families. During this festival oil lamps (Diyas) are burned throughout the night.This is a five days festival; each of the five days in the festival of Diwali is marked with a significant 'puja' of a certain God or Goddess.

The five days celebration of Diwali begins with "Laxmi Pujan". "Laxmi Pujan" is the day to worship Laxmi, the goddess of wealth. Indian culture has never considered wealth to be corruptive . According to the Indian culture a rich person is recognized to be God's beloved child, & he is always rewarded for the good karmas or his good work done in past life or in this day to day life. It is also a very important festival for business community or a small trader as it marks the end of the financial year & beginning of the new year. Account books are kept in the pujas to be worshipped so that god or godess would always keep their blessings on the them in the way of helping them earn money. The first day is called DHANTERAS which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Kartik. The word "Dhan" means “money” or “wealth”. It's a very special occassion for everybody as houses & offices are renovated and beautifully decoratedwith flowers & others.The main gate or entrace of houses or office premises are beautifully decorated with rangoli design in order to welcome godess of wealth & hapiness.

Howrah Bridge –One of the world's wonderful Bridge

Hanging Bridge” also known as Howrah Bridge or Rabindra setu is an engineering masterpiece and is now counted amongst the busiest cantilever bridge in the Whole World. Taking upon a daily traffic of about 50,000 vehicles and uncountable pedestrians, Howrah bridge have made its position equal to London harbour Bridge. But the later can never dream of such a traffic that to increasing everyday.. The bridge is a mediator connecting Kolkata and Howrah,and beecoming the lifeline of the city.

The bridge was built in the early 1939 and opened to traffic in 1943.It is said that it consumed 26,500 tons of steel and constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 250 lakhs. No incidents of major casualty were said to be happened during the construction phase of the masterpiece .The Howrah Bridge, which is itself a masterpiece, is considered to be one of the wonders of the world and is of immense & rich heritage value.The Anchor arms are measured to be 325ft. and the Cantilever arms are 468 ft. long at both ends. While the middle suspended span is 564 ft. of which main towers are 280 ft. high above the monoliths and 76 ft. apart at the top Bridge deck width is 71 ft. with two footpaths of 15 ft. on each side either.:

The best way to enjoy its beauty is to view it from the middle of the river where photography is not allowed. The ferries, Boats running from the below and the Howrah Station a more convenient way to cross the river and gives a good view of the bridge. The busy Howrah Bridge connects the city to Kolkata's Burrabazar also. The second bridge - the Vidyasagar Setu connects south Howrah to the Kolkata Maidan. Is said to be next howrah bridge.

The Howrah Railway Station near the bridge is one of the largest in the world with rail connections to all major Indian cities and towns. Howrah Station also serves as an important terminus for the suburban railway services of the Eastern and the South Eastern Railway. Located on the west side of the Hooghly River, it is linked to Kolkata by the Howrah Bridge.

When you visit Howrah Bridge, you have to visit its nearby attractions such as Millenium Park, Eden Garden, Bara Bazar, Netaji Indoor stadium that will surely make your visit to Howarah Bridge more memorable and a must visit place again. Its a must visit to the city of joy with so much wonderful attractions to be seen from the bridge.

A brief preview on my visit to Dakhineswar Kali Temple

Dakshineshwar Kali temple which is now a century and a half old, is the most famous temple of India having its roots from early 1800s was built by Rani Rashmoni in 1847 following a dream of her husband who died with unfulfilled wish of building a Kali temple when she was to start her pilgrimage to Benaras. The marvellous temple situated in the Hoogli district on the banks of the sacred Ganges which was once under the grip of British rule, is now one of the famous place for british tourists itself.

This temple became popular when the greatest spiritual leader of all times Ramakrishna Paramahamsa started worshipping the gods .Rani Rashmoni purchased the land from the loanowner Mr. Hasti, and dutifully began constructing the temple without any discouragement of how much time it will take to build the temple and finally it took 8 years to build the unique temple at an estimated cost of 9 lakhs incurred on the temple. The kali temple, built in unique traingular style, is 46 (forty six) feet square,with temple and its adjoining areas stand on 25 acres of land the height going over hundred feet high has more lenght than width is standing on a high base build in 1800s with a line of stairs. It is said that “the temple is one of the largest temple of kolkata and is one of the unique architectural masterpiece of all times.

The spirituality and devotion to godess kali of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa attracted a large number of people not only from India but also from all round the world. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a great spiritual preacher who was considered an incarnation of god by many of his disciples and followers, and is considered as such by many of his devotees today also in this modern world . The pure Ganga flows from beside the temple with immense pureness. The whole temple is build so beautifully that we can see to the east there are twelve Shiv temples and seeing towards the north is a Radha-Krishna temple. A sort of courtyard can be seen behind the Shiv temple. Here stands the main temple of the Goddess Kali who is worshipped everyday,with ceremonial elegance and pureness which can be characterized by strong enthusiasm and devotion of people as well as priest there offering ceremonies to godess kali.

Even now, we take the blessings of Maa-Kali from Dakshineshwar for having any distress in life, any problem of mental agonies and anxieties or for any family criticalities to get solutions and successful achievements in fulfilling the dreams of our parents by the touch of her auspicious Pujas with pure and divine heart. It is a sure visit attraction for everyperson who visits Kolkata for a day or two.Last but not the least, i truly think ,feel and believe that it will touche everybody's heart when you once visit the temple.Its a sure you will second time also.

The world famous Ratha Yatra Puri in India

Orissa is called a temple state in India which is a ideal state in the entire country. It is always famous in Indian history. Purl is famous for lord Jagannath Temple , where Jagannath, Balabhadra and subhadra get worshiped at a time happily, so we called these are our lived God which helps in the every station of our living specially belongs to oriya people. I f we think about the whole world, we can able to know easily there is no place in the world where brothers and siter are being worshiped happily.

Puri is famous in the world specially in Rath Yatra time which comes in 13th July every year.

Rath Yatra

Ratha Jatra is a great Hindu’s festival associated with Lord Jagannath which held at Puri in the holy state of Orissa, India during the month of June. Whole city and society being puzzled to worship the lord Jagannath (Krishna). Ratha Yatra The festival means it is the annual visit of Lord Jagannath's to his aunt's home.

The Festival

The Rath Yatra in Puri showing the 3 chariots of the valuable deities at a glance.About the deities – Lord Jagannath (Krishna), Balabhadra and Subhadra are worshipped within the temple at Puri, but during the day of the Rath festival they (deities)are taken outside the streets so that everyone can have the chance and fortune of seeing the lord. Three highly and richly decorated valuable chariots, like temple structures, are pulled to the streets of Puri. This leads the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balarama,(Balabhadra) and their loving sister Subhadra to their aunt' s temple, called the Gundicha Temple which is situated around at a distance of 2 km from their main temple. New great chariots are built for every year. During this time devotees are not allowed inside the temple premises.

During the Ratha festival, All devotees from all over the World come to Puri with a desire to pull Lords' chariot with the help of other devotee pulling the chariots through the ropes. They consider pulling this rope is a pious deed and get peace in their lives. The great processions comes with the chariots playing devotional songs with music, drums, tambourines, and trumpets.The Rath carts are arround approximately 45 feet (14 m) high and are pulled by the thousands of devotees (pilgrims)

Millions of devotees come to Puri for this great annual event Ratha Yatra from all over the world. It is telecasted live on many Indian valuable channels and International channels.

The holiness and Its Significance in Puri Ratha Yatra

It is also known as “ Gundicha Jatra” For the valuable devoted and believers, considered the most auspicious occasion in their life. Jatra is an most essential part of the Hindu system of worshiping lord Jagannath. Jatra means literally travel or journey. By Jagannath, Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra. Lord Jagannatha is Krushna. He is having supreme power, also known as Nilamadhaba.

The real body is the Chariot and the real soul is the deity are installed in the chariot. The valuable wisdom acts to control the sharp mind and valuable thoughts.

Kalighat Temple --- History and Facts Associated With It

Kalighat temple is one of the most dignified and recognized temples of Kolkata, (capital city of West Bengal). Situated in South Kolkata, the temple embraces faith and devotion of many Hindu and other pilgrims from all over India and also from across the world. The temple was initially a small hut. A type of a temple constructed by a famous king named Mana Singha. King Mana Singha had modified the small hut into a small temple in the earlier sixteenth century. The present temple which we can visit now in the town of Kolkata was constructed in the year eighteen hundred and nine by a famous zamidar named Sabarna Roy Choudhury. He belonged to a very rich and famous Brahmin family. He was a resident of a place named Barisha in the district of Kolkata, twenty four paraganas. His family and his inheritors still involve themselves in the cultural developments and activities that take place in Bengal. The family has been distributed themselves to settle in other adjacent villages of Kolkata namely Hali Shahar and Baruipur. The temple attracts the worshiper goddess Kali, another avatar of goddess Durga. The goddess Kali, another avatar of goddess Durga is considered as the goddess of Shakti (power).



The temple of Kalighat is one Shakti peethas of India. There are total fifty one Shakti peethas in all over India where one or more than one body parts of sati (wife of lord Shiva) has fallen. The reason that lead to such a destruction and devastating act of sati is that, sati was angry on her father because her father (king daksh) did not invite lord Shiva in the famous dakhya yagya that took place at sati’s patent place. She was very annoyed with this behavior of her father and ran to her to ask that why he did not invite Shiva and in reply to this question of sati, her father started saying such things about lord Shiva which sati could not take and she attempted suicide. By seeing this lord Shiva got very angry and he started to destroy the universe. To stop this tremendous anger (Pralay) of Shiva, lord Vishnu had to apply his wheel called sudarshana chakra. The sudarshana chakra segmented sati’s body into pieces. Then different parts of her body feel at different parts and in Kalighat her toe of right foot is dropped. The place of Kalighat is immensely populated and alive (full of life). The place of Kalighat is over occupied by the foreign cultures and immigrants. The idol of goddess which has been kept there in the temple to worship is adorned with silver and gold jewelries and clothes.

Victoria memorial---Memorabilia of Queen Victoria

Victoria memorial is situated in the city of Kolkata in the state West Bengal. The establishment of the beautiful memorial was in the fond memory of Queen Victoria who was the queen of United Kingdom. The memorial is both a commemorate and a monument which now acts as a museum and serves the purpose of a tourist spot. Queen Victoria was entitled as the Empress of India. The memorial was constructed in the year nineteen hundred and six after the foundation stone was kept by Prince of Wales. The main aim to build Victoria Memorial is to depict the successful tenure of the British Empire in India. This was the main reason why Sir William Emerson designed the Victoria Memorial in the same style that is applied in Belfast City Hall.

Architectural method that had been executed for construction of this elegant memorial is very fashionable and chic. Victoria memorial portrays the architectural zenith of the city of Kolkata. The architectural design used in Victoria memorial is the amalgamation of both British and Mughal empire system and structural design. Victoria memorial is through out constructed with the white marbles and so the representation of the Victoria memorial is very similar to the taj mahal located in Agra which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Victoria memorial is none the less than the taj mahal in both look wise and structure wise. And the tourists are equally attracted to Victoria memorial as well as taj mahal. Victoria memorial was inaugurated after fifteen years of construction. That means the year in which the Victoria memorial was inaugurated is in nineteen hundred and twenty one. The length and width of the Victoria memorial is three hundred thirty eight by two hundred and twenty eight. The height to which it rises is one hundred and eighty four feet. Victoria memorial is planted with a number of trees all around its surroundings where youngsters are often found to sit and chat and have a quality time to spend with each other.

Along with the trees there are also number of benches which allows the visitors or the tourists to sit and glance at the beauty and elegance of the graceful and sophisticated monument. The outer area of Victoria memorial is type of a garden with number of lights and fountains. There is a fairy situated above the main tomb which is brilliantly engineered and only with a blow of wind it starts rotating. In the interior of Victoria memorial you can find collection of various sculptors, paintings, coins, stamps, maps, textiles and etc. These are considered as the souvenir of Queen Victoria which embodies her life style.

Revisiting Digha a wonderful tourism place

Human being has an eye for natural beauty. Be it the lofty and snow-covered mountains or dense forests or raging waves smiting upon the seashores, we always enthralled by the charm of the nature. For the nature-loving people, Digha is a place worth visiting thousand times.

The place, situated in east Midnapore district of West Bengal, is one of the most fascinating and favorite sea beaches among the travelers. Being only 187Km. away from Kolkata, the place offers an affordable recreation for middle class families. Most probably it is one of the reasons that people of almost all economic classes, snowed under the pressure of crammed work schedules find Digha the most suitable place to get relived of stresses and reenergized.


If historical past is to be excavated, the place got its first mention in one of the letters written by Lord Warren Hastings to his wife. In this letter, Hastings alluded to the place as ‘Brighton of the East’. It is a little known fact that Digha was originally named as Beerkul. The charm of the place was so captivated an English tourist namely John Frank Smith that he decided living here. It was after independence, Digha was developed a beach resort under the patronage of then chief minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was greatly influenced by Mr. John and promoted Digha as a nice tourist spot and with the time the place has come to be known as the most renowned beach in West Bengal.


This place is a small town but is dotted with too many hotels. Most of them are lined up along the main road. As digha is always bustling with chattering and other activities of the travelers, so one should not expect the place to be calm and quiet. Still, being away from the hackneyed daily lives and enjoying the vast expanse of water in front of you will be enough to refresh your mood. You can witness the rage of the waves thrashing along the boulders and sprinkling the droplets of water around. You can also take pleasure in swimming but take care to dive into the water when it is low tide only.

The sea comes at its vibrant best at the time of sunrise and sunset. The sun going out of or diving into the sea splotching it with the red colors all over is a spectacular view worth framing into mind for good.

Apart from taking delight into swimming and watching the scenic beauty, travelers can set out for sight seeing too. They can drop a visit to new Digha, an extension of the old one. Shankarpur Fishing Harbor Project, only 14Km. away from Digha is also a beach resort drawing attention of the tourists. As the place is yet to earn the fame like Digha, so the virgin beach of Shankarpur offers a tranquil ambience for the visitors.


Another place that offers a gentle sea-view is Junput. The lines of caesarian trees add to the beauty of the place. A research department has been built-up here by the State Government Fisheries Department.

Tourists can also squeeze time to visit Chandaneshwar, Lankeshwari and Kapal Kundala Temple near Kontai.

So, the tourist buffs, pack your bag and baggage, visit to Digha, enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the place and come with a refreshingly enthusiastic mood.

Cherish the Majestic Appeal of Darjeeling

Darjeeling fondly referred to as ‘Queen of the Himalayas’, is darling in the eyes of tourist buffs for its picturesque beauty. The place is also famous for its flavored tea. It is situated in the state of west Bengal and has grown up in the lap of the Shiwalik hills. The travelers can have a glimpse of the lofty Kanchanjangha Mountain. The mountain glittering in a soft golden glow being kissed by the sun, scattered pieces of clouds imbued with the reflected sun ray scudding in the azure sky overhead and cool breeze flowing by taking away all your weariness, each of which is a great feel to treasure till the end of the life.

The place is one of the most frequented hill stations for the travelers all around the globe. The serenity of the place is often intercepted by the footsteps of the travel aficionados. The place is one of the ideal spots to travel around because of its cool temperature providing a true escapade from the sweltering heat of the plains in the summer.

Apart from the breathtaking and unadulterated beauty of the place, tea and toy train are the other attractions for the tourists. Both of these items are recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Darjeeling produces the best of Black tree which is in huge demand all over the globe. The tea is exported to many a country ensuring pouring of foreign money for the Indian economy. With its tea industry of high repute and booming tourism industry, Darjeeling is contributing in a great way to our national income.

Darjeeling toy train starts its journey from Siligudi to the desired destination meandering through the winding ways. The journey is really a pleasant experience for travelers as they can enjoy the surrounding beauty of the nature to the hilt. Several bus services are also at your beck and call to reach to Darjeeling. Darjeeling ropeway is also an added attraction for the adventure freaks.

There are more in store for the adventurous tourists. Trekking and rafting are the two such sports that will let your adrenalin rush at high level.

There are several places for sight seeing that are add-ons to the alluring beauty of the place. The most mention worthy among them is Tiger Hill which offers pristine beauty of snow coated Kanchanjangha which looks at its vibrant best while fondled by the mild rays of the rising or setting sun. The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan zoological parks, Himalayan Mountaineering institute, Ghum Monastery are the must-visits for the travelers.

The place is unperturbed in spite of the nattering of the travelers and quietly engrossed into its somberness offering a majestic yet mysterious beauty for its admirers. Darjeeling is dotted with evergreen forest and oak, Birch and Elm are not rarities here. Once intrude into this sedate place, you will no way miss its charm and love to come back here times and again.

Sundarbans: Wild Call for the Adventurous

The Sundarbans, a part of the largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna, is famous for halophytic mangrove forest and also the Royal Bengal Tiger. The soil of the delta is very much fertile and is being used by the local inhabitants for producing food for a prolonged period of time. The meaning of the name ‘Sundarbans’ is ‘beautiful Jungle’ in Bengali language. There is many a view regarding how the place got its name. The most accepted among them is the name of this place is derived from the Sundari trees abound in the area.


Sundarbans, the largest estuarine forest is situated at the feet of West Bengal and stretches beyond the boundary of India and penetrates through Bangladesh. To the south the forest kisses the feet of the Bay of Bengal and to the left meets the river Baleswar. 4000Km. of the total coverage of 10000Km. of this dense forest belongs to India. The place was declared as the UNESCO world heritage site in the year 1997. The place is dotted with several tidal channels and 56 islands of impregnable mangrove forest. It also plays an important role in protecting million of human lives in and around Kolkata acting as a barrier against the disastrous flood resulting from the cyclonic activity. The place has also earned its fame as an abode of the world-famous Royal Bengal tiger. The murmuring of saline water flowing through the channels, the long stretches of thick forest on both the sides is very much alluring for the adventure-sniffing buffs.


The journey from Kolkata to Sundarbans does not require a long time and the travelers can get at there with a combination of road and water transportation. Once set their feet there, the travelers can enjoy the adventures to the fullest by hiring motorized boats of a variety of shapes and sizes. The travelers can also enjoy the beauty of the sprawling greens on both the banks of the meandering straits.

The extensive landscape of the place is dominated by several floras and faunas. Along with the Bengal tigers, the place is also a secured hub of crocodiles, sharks and poisonous snakes. The place has been contributing a lot to maintaining the ecological balance by providing a safe canopy of shelter to many wild species. The greed of the poachers, laxity in night vigils and constant destruction of forest by the locals for subsistence are collaboratively attributing to the endangerment of the wild lives of this place. Several stringent measures have been taken to protect the enriched wild habitat by the government of India and still the proper implementation of laws and rigorous punishment for the culprits must be adopted to put a stop to the decline of the several species in this arena.

The place is also ideal for the enthusiastic bird-watchers. A consortium of a incredible variety of Water-hens, Spotted doves, Jungle-crows, Jungle Babblers, Green Pigeons, Night Herons, Pariah-Kites, Seagulls, Golden Plovers are to name a few among so many Avifauna. Among the aqua fauna, red fiddler crabs, hermit crabs, a great variety of fishes and of course crocodiles can be spotted.

Many a poisonous snake such as King Cobra, Rock Python, and Water Monitor is not a rarity in a place dominated by a large network of waterways. The roaring of tigers and cacophony of creatures breaking the silence and jerking you out of the slumber even at midnight softly whisper that the place is yet to call it a night.

Mukutmanipur Should Be the Next Spot to Satiate Your Wanderlust

We often feel stressed out and crumple under work pressure by going through the monotonous work schedules day in and day out. A rejuvenating escape is what we earnestly desire for. Mukutmanipur is a place where you can enjoy the serene beauty of nature to your heart’s content.

Mukutmanipur, a small town in India at Bankura district of West Bengal, is located at the juxtaposition of the rivers Kangsabati and Kumari. The place is not far away from Bengal-Bihar border. To provide irrigational facilities to an extensive area, a huge water dam reservoir was built up in 1956 to color the vision of the then chief minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. The place is also famous for a man-made earthen water barrage that is claimed to be the longest one of its kind in the world. The barrage was made with a sole view to channelizing the two rivers Kangsabati and Kumari into the drought affected districts namely Midnapore, Purulia and obviously Bankura for extending irrigational facilities in summer.

This small hamlet is one of the favorite picnic spots for the enthusiasts. The quaint serene beauty of the place will surely quench your thrust for a relief for your weary soul. The place is miles away from the hustle-bustle of city lives and therefore, is a perfect destination for a leisurely walk while basking in the picaresque beauty of nature. The long stretch of transparent bluish water is an irresistible attraction and one can hardly resist the temptation of a boat ride here. The place is a photographers’ delight. The hilly place unveils its pristine beauty at its best at the time of sunrise and sunset.

Mukutmanipur is also dotted with many species of flora and fauna. Sprawling green surrounding the bluish water of the lake presents a unique and majestic contrast of color that is quite relaxing for your thirsty eyes for panoramic beauty.


You can also drop a visit to Ambikanagar, four Km. away from Mukutmanipur to see the ruins of a Jain temple. It is a little known fact that it is the tribal community of Mukutmanipur whose brilliant craftsmanship into a myriad of items with bamboo sticks and Saboi grass draws attention of many who admire such artistic excellence and do not squeak on splurging huge bulk to avail such items to deck up their interiors.


Mukutmanipur is not a virgin beauty as every year a great number of tourists visit the place. One can easily get at there. Train service is available from Howrah though one can easily available the bus service from Calcutta too. A short trip to Mukutmanipur at the weekends will surly satiates your itchy feet.

Jaldapara - a Montage of Pristine Beauty of Nature and Wildlife

India with its magnificent and diversified natural beauty and cultures has always been an undeniable attraction to the tourist buffs. Added to the charm of this divine beauty is its large reservoir of wild lives. It has been abode to many a wild animal, some of which are on their way to extinction being prey to greed of human being. Several measures have been adopted to protect such precious wild lives. Jaldapara is one such sanctuary that reflects the timely and heartiest effort to preserve the fascinating wildlife of India.

Nestled at the foothills of Eastern Himalaya in Alipore, sub-division of Jalpaigudi in West Bengal, the place offers a picturesque and riverine beauty. The spot is situated on the bank of river Torsa and covered with tall grasses all over. The sprawling grassland imbues the place with a soft touch of green that is quite fascinating and soothing for one’s eyes. The Jaldapara Forest was declared as sanctuary in 1941 with the sole intention of preserving one-horned rhino, an endangered animal.

Apart from the rare one-horned rhino, it is the safe abode of many an animal. The place is almost a heaven for royal Bengal tiger, sambhar, barking deer, wild pig, bison and many others. For the bird watchers, the place is a delightful experience. More than 240 species of birds can be found here. Among a handful of places, Jaldapara is one where one may have a sight of Bengal Florican. It is really a pleasant moment to watch many a colorful bird streaking across the blue canopy overhead. Apart from Bengal Florican, others birds that can be sighted are crested eagle, shikra, jungle fowl, patridges, whistling teals, merganser, and pea fowl etc. etc.


For the wildlife lovers, an ride on the back of elephant to the dense forest and coming across one-horned rhino and herds of elephants being splotched with the muddy water and wandering freely is really an experience to savor till the end of the life. It will be no less than a thrilling experience to have a glimpse of spotted deer whisking past you at cracking speed. One may chance upon tigers and leopards, the only predators in this habitat though it is a rare experience.

Along with endangered species, in not so distant Totopara, you may chance upon the Toto tribe, considered one of the almost extinct ethnic communities in the world. In spite of several measures taken to improve the living index for them, their numbers are dwindling at a rapid rate leading to threatening their very existence in the world. Persons with profound interest in ethnic culture, watching the traditional customs of this tribe will be a mesmerizing experience.


The enthusiast and adventurous tourists may squeeze time to drop a visit to the Chilapata Forest to see the ruins of a fort, estimated to be thousand years old and of great historical and archeological importance. Believed to be built up in the times of Gupta dynasty, it rustles up the unheard tunes of the golden moments of the Gupta period when ancient India was flooded with milk and honey. The place has been transformed into a safe abode of poisonous snakes and other reptiles due to lack of preservation. Another attraction of such forest is a bleeding tree which oozes fluid of blood-like color of human being. According to local people, these trees are unique and can not be found in any other places in the world. Jaldapara, with its serene and exquisite beauty that sometimes erupts into life with the roar of lion and chattering of birds will definitely be a pleasant ride for the travel buffs.

Unravel the virgin beauty of Baranti

In this age of rate race, babies get saddled with loads of home tasks while professionals are almost snowed upon hectic work pressure day in and day out. All of us crave for an escape from this monotonous life. It is not always necessary to belt out a goodly sum to go for a holiday trip to rejuvenate mind and health. There are so many unknown places that can boast of their scenic and virgin beauty. Baranti may be such a tourist hunt for your rejuvenating escape.


Located in Purulia district in the state of West Bengal, this place offers beautiful natural landscape you have yearned to enjoy to your heat’s content and serenity you have longed for. The easiest way to go to Baranti is to take a train from Howrah station and get down at Asansol. You have to then travel by a local train to Muradi which is not more than 20 Km. away from either town. It will be an exaggeration to say that many resorts and hotels have sprouted up there. As Baranti is still not crowded with travel buffs, therefore, hotel industry has not felt any urge to put up establishment there. There is only one resort to accommodate the travelers and if you inform them about your arrival beforehand, they will arrange for a pick-up facility from Muradi station.


The place has so far remained undisturbed and therefore can give you the long cherished escape from hustle-bustle of city life. Baranti is a small village being cuddled by the Mother Nature. Nestled in the hilly range, the place dangles an offer for trekking for the adventurous people. The Gorongi hill has earned popularity for short trek. The place has a huge water reservoir. A dam has also been built up there that shoots up from the foot of the hill. You will find several shrubs and trees there to lend the hilly place a tranquil and mysterious look.


You may take a leisurely stroll in the nearby villages. If you are an ardent lover of natural beauty; you should travel on foot rather than hiring a car from cottage. The long meandering roads with long stretches of paddy field on both sides will really be a visual delight for you. If you drop a visit at Baranti in autumn, watching dew drops being kissed by the morning sun and glittering by the roadside, you will get too mesmerized to put the magnificent beauty in words.
The transparent water of lake against the backdrop of hill is really soothing for eyes. Especially, at the time of sunrise and sunset, when the tranquil water of lake gets imbued with reflected rays, it is a heavenly beauty that will make you spellbound.


If luck favors you, then you may get to see wild boars, deer and wolves which may ensue from the denser part of jungle. While options are galore to feast your eyes on such a nearby spot, lack of luxurious hotels and modern facilities is pardonable.