Pelling Travel Guide - a Glimpse at History through Nature
Pelling, the serene little town in West Sikkim, was going to be the final one in our list of destinations for our short Sikkim trip. The altitude of this town, one of the oldest in the Indian state of Sikkim, is 2,150 meters or 7,200 feet. It is becoming increasingly popular among the tourists for the clear view of Kanchenjunga it offers. This town experien…
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Kaluk Travel Guide - the Tourist Retreat at West Sikkim
The first week of December was almost over. The temperature had just started to drop and the humidity was reducing. The weather was turning pleasant. We were already feeling that it was time to go for another tour once more. So, we decided to hit the road once more and include amazing places, such as Kaluk and Pelling . When you're living in Kolkata an…
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Dhanyakuria - Day Trip to the Village of Castles in Bengal
Dhanyakuria, the village of castles and mansions in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal, blends history with magical beauty of a Disney-sque look to give you an experience of a Gothic, English countryside. And it's extremely popular among the tourists for Dhanyakuria Rajbari and other mansions. You might have come across villages and towns with many temple…
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McCluskieganj - the Little England of India
McCluskieganj, Jharkhand, is one of the very few destinations in India, which were planned for the Anglo-Indian population. When the British left India, many of the Anglo-Indian people decided to stay back. However, they were not always cordially accepted in the society. That's why they decided to created a new land for themselves - a town amid the fore…
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Betla National Park - a Rendezvous with the Wild
What does the name Betla National Park bring to your mind? I'm sure it rings a bell that makes you think of dense forests full of wild animals and birds. And it's not an imaginary thing. There is a great deal of history attached to the town of Betla. There are the Quilas or Palamau Forts at Betla , which we had already visited. The next attraction…
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Palamau Forts - the Forgotten Kingdom of Betla
Our road trip across Jharkhand , which had started from the Ranchi station, had already taken us to the mesmerizing rail station of Netarhat and the forest hinterlands of Maromar. The next stop was one of the most popular destinations in Jharkhand - that part of the Palamau Tiger Reserve, which is more well known to tourists as Betla. If you don't visit…
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