It’s been four years that we visited Bhutan, but there is something about this country that our memories are still oven fresh. Sharing some of our favorite picture đ
Tag: Photography
Dwarka Somnath Darshan!
Two months of the new year gone already. Time just flies. Phew!
Looking back, 2018 has been a complete roller coaster ride for us as we shifted our home 1275 miles west from home. Kolkata to Mumbai. Settling in the new city kept us on our toes and travel took a back seat for some time. So while we were in Ahmedabad in December for a family wedding, we took a small road trip to Devsthan Dwarka, Somnath and nearby places.
EAT BIT : Best places to eat at M.G. Marg, Gangtok
If you are a foodie, you are reading the right thing. Welcome!
We are foodies too and love experimenting with cuisines and dishes on out travel expeditions and in daily life. Husband being a die-hard non-vegetarian and me being a vegetarian, you will get a taste of both the varieties here.
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The Eternal Sikkim!
“The mountains were calling and we had to go!”
It had been quite some time that we had gone to the Himalayas and we had been missing them bad. So, this time, we went on to discover the second smallest state of India – Sikkim!
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Liebstar Award! Happy Us!
Welcome to the 31st post of This Taraf!
We are bursting with joy on being felicitated with the Liebster Award and would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Snehal Patil from Tinkersland for the beautiful gesture. Be sure to drop by her incredible blog!
Mallabhum : Inspired Art!
Hey, hope you guys are doing great.
We will keep this one short. Just thought of sharing the free hand pen and ink sketches Aniket did under the artistic influence of Mallabhum (Bishnupur).
Mallabhum Katha – 10 reasons to explore Bishnupur
We did not go to Bankura or Bishnupur, we went in the search of Mallabhum, to live the history of the Malla Kings and to learn the stories of their flourish and ruins. How Lord Madan Mohan still resides in wrecked temples, how Radha and Krishna still play Rasleela in the dark maze of Rasmanch and how one could still hear the cries of Lalbai at the Lalbandh. Bishnupur now might be living in the ruins but the stories behind are spellbinding.
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The metallic world of Bikna – Dokra Art
Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable ~ said someone. And so true it is.
If you have been a part of our travel journey till now, you would know that we are mad about art and we tend to find art in all our destinations. One such destination is the Bikna village in the Bankura district of West Bengal.
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Travel Calendar 2018
This Taraf wishes all its wonderful readers a very happy and healthy New year.
Panchmura – Kingdom of Terracotta
Hello Guys đ
Hope the New Year is treating you well and a lot of travel and good food is on the cards. It was a great start for us as we were traveling on the New Yearâs Eve and the first day of the year too. And if that means that we get to travel the entire year that would be blissful!
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Happy Home : DIY blog!
Hello, Merry Christmas everyone! Yes we are a tad bit late, but as the holiday season is on, we will take the liberty đ
Frankly, we have not been able to travel off late because of work commitments. Although it makes us a bit sad, we are also excited about our upcoming journeys in the new year. Continue reading “Happy Home : DIY blog!”
Mercedes-Benz Museum. Stuttgart
‘Mercedes’ somehow reminds me of childhood. Not because I owned it or something but it was probably the only luxury car brand known to me then. I donât own it now either but now I am aware of other brands as well! While filling up slam books for my friends in school my patent answer to âYou wish to ownâ question was a âMercedes-Benz Carâ. Not much has changed though, I still wish to own one. But then, or till the time I visited this one in 2013, I never knew that Mercedes-Benz has itâs own goddamn museum. Or for the matter of fact, almost all luxury brands have.
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Varanasi – City of Gods
Banaras, Kashi, Varanasi whatever you call it, they all lead you to the same place on the world map, i.e., the longest living city. Vedic Culture, Ethnic Tribes, Mahabharata, Buddha, Mughals, British, World Wars, riots, Banaras has seen it all, as the archaeological evidences advocate traces of civilization back in 2000 BC. None of this could steal the essence of this city and Banaras is still raw and pure at heart.
An Evening at Eiffel!
Paris could easily be entitled as one of the most famous cities of the world. And it is not in the list of âThe Worldâs Top 10 Most Visited Citiesâ for no reason. The ones who have visited are still in awe and it tops the bucket list of those who havenât.
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Dream Weavers of Fulia
I could feel nostalgia. I had been here earlier. I could relate to each and every bit of the process, and while I was busy missing college and my textile design days, my better half was busy clicking pictures and listening to all the stories from the locals.
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ï»ż10 things to do in the Land of Jagannath – Puri
âPuriâ is considered to be the ultimate holiday destination in our part of the world (read West Bengal) and almost everybody we know has been there more than twice at least. Easy accessibility, inexpensiveness, religious values and everlasting beaches have made this place a comfort getaway for all age groups. And we, the self-proclaimed travelers had not been there even once and we have been mocked at and looked down upon for that. Yes, really! So, we vowed to visit Puri and eradicate this embarrassment forever.
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How to explore Meghalaya in 2 days!
You must be wondering if two days are enough to capture the spellbinding beauty of Meghalaya. Well, no. But one do not always have the time and leaves you want to spend on travelling. And short trips now and then, works wonders.
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Khamma Ghani Rajasthan!
‘The greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.’
We had been on a lot of single day road trips but did not ever experience the wilderness of being on the roads for a few days at a stretch. August 2016, it was, and we planned a 12-day long road trip through none other than the royal state of Rajasthan. Why Rajasthan? Because no one is unaware of the rich heritage this state boasts of. It is one state that offers you numerous places to see, varied experiences and adventures and is probably the most vibrant region of India.
JW Kitchen, Kolkata
Dining at a 5 star almost makes you feel like a royal and JW Kitchen is no exception. The experience starts from the entry gate itself when the entire staff treats you like a celebrity.
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Sweets from the sweetest part of India!
‘Mishti’…Doesn’t this word sound magical to your ears? Trust us, it tastes even more heavenly and can tempt your soul. The favourite word of all Bengalis is ‘Mishti’ and its their favourite type of food too. No offence đ
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10 Reasons Why Kaziranga National Park should be on your bucket list
John Muir rightly said, “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” So to give clarity to our creative blocks we decided to pay a visit to the mighty Kaziranga National Park. Why Kaziranga? Because it is nearer, budget friendly and takes lesser time to reach from our side of the world.
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We love this happy country (And you should, too!)- Bhutan
âThousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.âÂ
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Queen of Calcutta
“Ashwiner majhamajhi uthilo bajna baji”- Here comes our very first blog. Since we just recovered from the hangover of Durga Puja and are already into preparations of Diwali, why not share our experience about meeting the ‘Queen of Calcutta’. In case you plan to pay a visit to her next year, pack your bags in advance.
