Putul gram (Natungram) In the quiet corners of West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman district, the village of Natun gram also known as Putul gram feels less like a dot on a map and more like a living storybook. Just 25 kms from our Lakeside Guesthouse, Putul gram is a place...
Samudragarh The name Samudragarh tells a story that is as much about people as it is about history. Combining the Bengali words for “sea” (Samudra) and “fort” (Garh), the town’s name is a bit of a local mystery. Some say it was named...
Purbasthali: A Birdwatcher’s Haven If you need a break from history and temples, Purbasthali (or Chupi Char) is the place to breathe. It’s an oxbow lake that turned into a massive bird sanctuary. Every winter, thousands of migratory birds fly in from as far as...
Krishnanagar: Royalty and Fine Clay Krishnanagar is a city that wears its history on its sleeve. As the old seat of the Nadia Raj, its crowning glory is the Rajbari (Royal Palace). While parts of it show their age, the intricate carvings and the grand courtyard during...
Ballal Dhipi: Echoes of an Empire A short hop from the temples lies a massive grass-covered mound that feels like a mystery waiting to be solved. Excavated during 1982 – 1989, Ballal Dhipi is all that remains of a 12th-century royal complex. Walking through the...
Mayapur Sitting right where the Ganges and Jalangi rivers embrace, Mayapur feels less like a dot on a map and more like a different world. It serves as the heart of the ISKCON movement. The skyline of Mayapur is dominated by the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium...
