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My childhood memories in the beautiful town of Puruliya have always attracted me to visit it time and again. This was my first experience when I left the town and headed to explore its beautiful countryside. This trip has recreated my perception of the place and helped me to bond further with its culture and tradition. This post is to adore the incredible people who are trying to endeavour their lost tradition and art. The Artists Behind the Scenes of Chhau Dance "Puruliya" [Day: 03] Jharnakocha Cave Next day, early in the morning I left for Balrampur from Puruliya town. The excitement and the challenges of trekking always rejuvenate me with new energy. This unusual place is very little known even among the locals. Jharnakocha is a small tribal village at a distance of 15km from Balrampur. The village is surrounded by lush green hills followed by a muddy road. Chorida Village The charisma and allurement of the dance massively depend on the dramatic detail ...

A successful trip on day one exploring the unusual place accompanied by glorious weather was a day to be cherished. It was day two to The Land of Red Soil and the places in my list was far from Purulia town. As I mentioned earlier, Purulia’s existence can be found in the 5th century and was one of the 16 Mahajanapadas of Jain religion. The classical architectures of Jaina temple reflect its royal history. Recline of Abandoned Temples "Puruliya" [Day: 02] Telkupi Temples Telkupi village is well known for its half immersed temple. The construction of Dam in 1959 at Panchet by DVC led to the disaster for the historical temples. It is located at a distance of 8km north-east of Ceheliyama in Raghnuthpur-II block. According to an Armenian-Indian archaeologist Joseph David Belgar, there were twenty finest temples made of bricks and stones in a confined area. Due to the frequent release of water from the Panchet dam the area is now converted into a swampy field. The tw...

Puruliya is an exciting travel adventure and well suited for family holidays. It was difficult for me to make a plan for a short time. It is enriched with heritage and mystical places made of natural beauty, folk culture connected by mythological stories and friendly people. One must visit Puruliya once in a lifetime and add in a bucket list for an adventure trip. Mythological stories add a lot of vigour needed for tourists visiting the place. Chasing The Mystical Land "Puruliya" [Day: 01] A walk through the forest of Sal, Tamal, Sonajhuri and Palas will rejuvenate you with its rare aroma. My first night was planned in the jungle at the foothill of Joychandi Pahar. The hooting of the owls breaks the silence of the night and the giant inactive volcanoes standing tall beside youth hostel is a thrilling experience. My first day began at Joychandi Pahar. Joychandi Pahar Throughout my childhood, I heard stories about this place. Those days, climbing to Joychandi w...

The Charity of Care Helping Unprivileged Mankind Around the world, several NGOs, Missionaries for charity are carrying out extensive social work across different domains.  Kolkata  too has a large number of active NGOs with dedicated volunteers, that are committed to bringing about positive changes in the society in general, and for the weak and underprivileged in particular. It is a blessing to be born in a good family with all the basic needs, so it equally becomes the responsibility of people to help the underprivileged sector of society. These NGOs are working in the field of human rights, gender equality, poverty, unemployment, and so on. The service of charity resonates heavily with Ramkriskhna’s “Serving the mankind is serving the God” and Mother Teresa’s works for which she has been canonized as St. Teresa of Kolkata. Learn More

The Serene Presence of Buddhist Pagodas from Different Community Buddhism spread in Bengal during Ashoka. But its effect faded away in the successive period. The presence of Buddhist Pagodas in  Kolkata  slowly mingled to other cultures of the locals. Still, there are some monasteries in Kolkata and North Bengal. They reveal different stories of their presence with the calmness at their sites with prayer. The Buddhist monks from different parts of Asia as Myanmar, China and Japan came much later in the city and established the temples and prayer halls. But very few people know about these beautiful temples in Kolkata and the amazing stories behind it. The melodic chants of Mantra make one forget all worries, anxieties, stress and all tribulations. You will find yourself in the divine world of spirituality. The spiritual aura of prayers amidst the calmness and peaceful environment of the Buddhist Pagodas are the best places that one can visit. The best peace...

The Land of Red Soil “Puruliya” After wandering in some of the offbeat places in India, I always had a soft corner for Purulia, which is also one of the most awaited destinations I ever wished to cover in my life. Puruliya, the sub-tropical part of our country is also known as the Land of Red soil of West Bengal. It has gained its popularity among the tourists of this state. This is also my homeland and as a traveller, I decided to bring out some of the best places in Puruliya. The geographic surroundings of the place are carved by hills, forests and beautiful streams. Puruliya also has inactive volcanoes with challenging stairs to climb up. Many of us know about the famous Arms Dropping in Purulia which happened back in 1995. Although Purulia was famous during the Maratha period for their raids and plundering of the palace. EXPLORE THE OFFBEAT PLACES OF PURULIYA My Tour Itinerary Chasing The Mystical Land [Day: 01] Early morning I left for mountain climbing ...

The Crumbling of the glorious days of Rajbari Most of the great Mansions ( Rajbari) are crumbling around  Kolkata  of which very few are still intact and restored. The Zamindars of Bengal had a life of pomp and show, unimaginable today. Magnificient estates and mansions give a grandeur feeling of old Bengal. The feeling of old zamindars which led to a combination of manipulation, battles, love, arts, and business, set bounded by the abundance and the finest luxury India offered at that time. Explore Crumbling Rajbari of Kolkata

A Day in The Veil of Flowers “Khirai” A short excursion is barely to dodge the stressful ordinary life. Undoubtedly, A Day in The Veil of Flowers “Khirai” will leave you lofty in the fields of the countryside. This popular destination is famous amongst the few where you may find the majority of the people from the nearest districts of Bengal. The main attraction is the vast acres of farmland cultivated with varieties of flowers. The fragrance of the untouched countryside with warm-hearted people greets you with absolute adoration. Though the place doesn’t have any hill or valley yet it is known as Bengal’s Valley of Flowers. It is situated on the bank of Cossai (Kangshabati) river which later merges in the Bay of Bengal. Let’s spend a day in the field with outburst colours of flowers. Explore The Veil of Flowers

Few Jewish community Synagogues are left to tell the story Few Jewish Community Synagogues in  Kolkata  are left to tell the story about the first Jew who came with his family to Kolkata in 1798 from Allepo in Syria was Shalom Aaron Obadia Cohen and established the first community. Many other families followed him from different parts of Europe, Baghdad, Iraq, and other Middle East countries. It is estimated that around 6000 Jews settled in Kolkata. But they started to shift to Israel & other countries leading to a decline in their population. At present only 20 Jewish as a legacy in terms of Kolata’s heritage remains in the city. Explore these Synagogues in Kolkata

Exploring Beautiful Kohima I reached my next destination, Exploring Beautiful Kohima, after 6hour long journey from  Mokokchung . Both of these districts compared to other towns have the highest inhabited of  Nagaland . I couldn’t take my eyes off from the beautiful scenic beauty and floating clouds and playing one of my favourite Lil Dicky’s song, Earth, which made my journey more pleasant. The preservation of nature is a critical issue at the present time. The roads are being broadened up for more smooth traffic which is leading to deforestation and destruction of mountains. Being a nature lover, it worries me sometimes to see them getting destroyed. Explore Kohima the capital city of Nagaland

Tourist places in Kolkata “The Heritage” Travelling gives relief and if you love the offbeat places than the beaten track, tourist places in Kolkata will give you some of the best options with its old heritages. The city is abstracted with charm, culture, and joy. The city’s most of the locations are known because it’s easier to find on Google. Only a traveller understands the worries of other tourists. I decided to list my offbeat places which bring a different level of energy & joy. The offbeat places in Kolkata