Isko Caves | Prehistoric Caves & Rock Art in Jharkhand

Isko Cave is a natural cave located in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India. It is considered to be a site of archaeological significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Stone Age. These Isko caves and rock art needs protection and maintenance. The ASI and the state government must take immediate steps to protect this heritage. This will promote tourism and bolster the local economy too. Continue reading Isko Caves | Prehistoric Caves & Rock Art in Jharkhand

Indrajit RoyChoudhury03 Feb 202306 Mar 202315 Comments

Travel

Road Trip to Ghatshila | Journey from 2022 to 2023

The Gregorian New year is already upon us, and I wish for all to have a healthy year ahead. I had an awesome journey to the new year and will like to share my experience with you. We went to Ghatshila on 3-day bike trip to celebrate the journey of time from 2022 to 2023. This was my exhilarating adventurous new year celebration. I even felt a hangover from the bike road trip for the next few days. Just one thing repeating in my mind- NEED TO DO IT AGAIN! Continue reading Road Trip to Ghatshila | Journey from 2022 to 2023

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Culture

Sarna | Grove of Faith

Groves, which are being worshipped since times immemorial are a cluster of trees where gods, goddesses, spirits are believed to reside. No one really knows for sure when and how humanity embarked on the veneration of trees and groves. The sacred groves are significant spots of biodiversity too are a priceless heritage of our nation that should be preserved for posterity. Continue reading Sarna | Grove of Faith

Indrajit RoyChoudhury16 Sep 202123 Feb 202311 Comments

Travel

One day at Phuentsholing (Bhutan)

Phuentsholing in Bhutan is around 25 km from Jaldapara via Hasimara. During our short stay in Jaldapara, we planned to visit Phuentsholing . I had visited this place long ago in 1988. As planned, we decided. In the afternoon, we started driving through the National Highway (NH-31) with tea gardens on both the sides. Continue reading One day at Phuentsholing (Bhutan)

Indrajit RoyChoudhury17 Jun 202118 Jan 202314 Comments

History

National Forest Martyrs Day | September 11

National Forest Martyrs Day is observed in India on September 11 every year to commemorate the Khejarli massacre, which took place on September 11 in 1730. The Ministry of Environment and Forest made the declaration in 2013 to remember the sacrifice of those who laid their lives to protect the forests and wildlife across the remote corners of the country and since then, people across India observe this day every year to pay tributes to the valour and sacrifice made the forest personnel to protect the forests and wildlife of India. Continue reading National Forest Martyrs Day | September 11

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Travel

Road Trip | Lachung-Zero Point-Yumthang-Gangtok

Lachung and Yumthang are the two most picturesque places in the whole of Sikkim. The bounty of the nature, sky-kissing mountains, green meadows, flowing river, hot spring make Yumthang valley a tourist’s dream place to visit and to enjoy the beauty without any sort of infringement. Yumthang Valley also embraces the renowned Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary with 24 species of Rhododendron. Continue reading Road Trip | Lachung-Zero Point-Yumthang-Gangtok

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Road Trip | Lachen-Gurudongmar Lake-Chopta-Kala Patthar-Lachung

Gurudongmar lake is located at a surface elevation of 17,800 ft (5,430 m) and covers an area of 290 acres making it the largest lake in the whole of Sikkim. The India-China border is just a few kilometres away from the lake. This lake is considered very sacred by both Buddhists and Hindus. Guru Padmasambhava (8th century) and Guru Nanak (15th century) had blessed this lake. Continue reading Road Trip | Lachen-Gurudongmar Lake-Chopta-Kala Patthar-Lachung

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Travel

One day at Jaldapara

In the morning, we decided to go to Jaldapara from Lataguri. We had nice breakfast in Lataguri and then drove to Jaldapara. The best part of this trip was that we didn’t have any prior plan and reservations. We just decided and moved ahead. Continue reading One day at Jaldapara

Indrajit RoyChoudhury26 Jul 201705 Mar 202313 Comments

Travel

Jungle Safari | Lataguri & Gorumara National Park

Dooars are the alluvial floodplains in northeastern India that lie south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas and north of the Brahmaputra River basin stretching from the Teesta River in West Bengal to the Dhanshiri River in Assam. Dooars is famous for tea, tourism, timber, elephants and rhinoceros. Continue reading Jungle Safari | Lataguri & Gorumara National Park

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Malana | History, Hashish, Himalaya

Malana is an ancient Indian village in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Much before going to Malana village, I had read quite a lot about it. This solitary village in the Malana Nala, a side valley of the Parvati Valley to the north-east of Kullu Valley, is isolated from the rest of the world. The peaks of Chanderkhani and Deo Tibba shadow the village. It is situated on a remote plateau by the side of the torrential Malana river, at a height of around 10,000 feet above sea level. Malana has its own lifestyle and social structure and people are strict in following their customs. Continue reading Malana | History, Hashish, Himalaya

Judhajit Roychoudhury09 Apr 201723 Feb 202322 Comments