Are you planning a journey to Gangasagar Mela from Kolkata? This guide covers essential travel tips, routes, accommodation options, local insights, and rituals to make your pilgrimage seamless and spiritually enriching. Kolkata is the main gateway to Ganga Sagar Island. Buses and trains are available. The Gangasagar Mela is one of the main winter festivals…
Step into the legacy of Jorasanko Thakurbari, Rabindranath Tagore’s house in Kolkata, where art, literature, and culture come alive. This historic residence offers a rare glimpse into the life of India’s Nobel laureate and the Tagore family’s influence on Bengal’s renaissance. Nestled in North Kolkata, Jorasanko blends heritage architecture with inspiring stories, making it a…
Marble Palace in Kolkata combines elements of Roman epics, Greek mythology, and an Oriental style of Architecture. Raja Rajendra Mallick Bahadur built the museum for his collections in 1835 AD. The stunning marble palace is in Old Kolkata, at 46 Muktaramababu Street, near the Girish Park Metro Station. Marble Palace in Kolkata A Jagannath temple is inside the Marble…
Tapovan is another prime attraction in Deoghar sightseeing. The hill is 10 kilometres away from Deoghar, Jharkhand. Tapovan Deoghar is a religious site, and several myths are associated with it. We found many temples and caves at different heights on the hill. You can reach the top of the mountain within ½ hour by stairs. As you…
Two fairs start simultaneously on the “Makar Sankranti day” in West Bengal. One is Gangasagar Mela, and the other is Jaydev Kenduli Mela. Gangasagar Mela is too crowded now, right? Visit and join the Jaydev Baul Mela, which is four hours from Kolkata. This year, the Makar Sankranti date is 14th January 2026. Joydev Kenduli Mela Birbhum This…
The Bangladesh Book Fair started in Mohor Kunja, a popular place in Kolkata. Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau has jointly organised the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, Bangladesh Knowledge, Creative Publisher Committee, and the West Bengal government. 8th Bangladesh Book Fair, Kolkata The collection of poems by Gurudev Rabindranath Thakur and poet Nazrul Islam will highlight this fair. The book fair…
Did you know you can stay in Mayapur for just 100 rupees? The answer is Chaitanya Bhavan. From my experience, this is a proper guide to booking ISKCON temple rooms in Mayapur. Nabadwip Dham and ISKCON Mayapur are holy places for Hindus on the banks of the Jalangi River. They are 130 kilometres away from Kolkata and are…
In Deoghar, Naulakha Mandir is one of my favourite destinations and offers some of the most spectacular sights. This Mandir is 1 ½ km from the Baba Baidyanath temple and 12 kilometres from Jasidih station. Naulakha Mandir in Deoghar, Jharkhand Rani Charushila Devi built the Noulakha temple. She was the queen of Pathuriya Ghat in Jorabagan, Kolkata,…
In Bakkhali, you can find many cheap hotels and tourist lodges beside the bus stand, but not on the sea beach. I found only two hotels/resorts that are the best but not cheap hotels in Bakkhali and near the sea beach. One is the West Bengal Govt Tourist Lodge, and the other is the Bakkhali Tourist Lodge….
Discover places to visit near Dakshineswar Kali Mandir, Kolkata, that blend history, culture, and vibrant local life. Located along the Hooghly River, this spiritual landmark is surrounded by hidden gems waiting to be explored. From serene ghats to heritage-rich sites, each destination offers a unique experience just minutes away. Whether you’re a traveller, culture lover,…