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Chorsu Bazaar
After waiting almost two years I have finally decided to blog about my Uzbekistan travel series starting with Chorsu Bazaar which I did in 2023. I apologize for the delay as I was preoccupied with
Newly Excavated Stupa Rajgir
A site located very near to Chariot Wheel Marks is the Newly Excavated Stupa. The official board outside the site only mentions this as a newly excavated stupa with no other dates or details mentioned.
Maniyar Math
Our trip around Rajgir continues and we land at Maniyar Math. This historic place is very much in the news now as the Archaeological Survey of India has started massive restoration work out here. When
Chariot Wheel Mark and Shell Characters In Rajgir
Another tourist attraction in Rajgir town which is relatively small but quite interesting is the Chariot Wheel Marks and Shell Characters. The location is right next to the main road but cannot be seen directly
Son Bhandar Caves
Who does not like treasures especially me since I had this fascination that one day, I am going to discover a treasure trove while researching for a blog post. Honestly, I still have that feeling
Cyclopean Wall Of Rajgir
One of the most underrated heritage structures at Rajgir which tourists ignore is the Cyclopean Wall of Rajgir. One cannot compare this wall to the Great Wall of China which is much bigger and grander
Dorina Crossing
What is common between Exide, Philips, Dunlop, Sulekha, and Ruby? If you are from Kolkata, you must have come across these words as part of bus stops like Exide Crossing, Philips Moore, Dunlop Bridge, Sulekha
Bondel Road and Dihi Serampore
“Bond… James Bond” The first time I heard this dialog I was very young and back then I was under the impression that the place where I used to stay had something to do with
Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall
We all know that Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) has traveled extensively across India covering most of the important Buddhist sites in this country. It was his recorded narrative that we get to see the past of
Standard Life Assurance Building – Kolkata
If someone is truly interested in knowing more about the colonial past of Calcutta then one must take a trip around the Dalhousie Square (B.B.D. Bag). I have been writing about several buildings around this
General Post Office (GPO) Kolkata
The General Post Office (GPO) Kolkata is celebrating its 250th anniversary commemorating the installation and appointment of the post of the first Postmaster General by Warren Hastings on 31st March of 1774. I had the privilege to be a part
Nalanda Mahavihara Archaeological Site
Nalanda Mahavihara and Rajgir have been on my radar since 2019, especially after covering the city of Bodh Gaya it was the obvious next destination. I and my friend had planned the itinerary and were
Patratu Valley
Ranchi once was considered as a hill station and back in the golden days there were the rich and famous from Calcutta would travel to Ranchi to improve their health. No doubt Ranchi and its
Tomb Of Sher Shah Suri
After covering the tombs of Islam Khan Suri and Hasan Khan Suri it's time for me to write about the most famous landmark of Sasaram that is the tomb of Sher Shah Suri the founder
Tomb Of Hasan Khan Suri
Before writing the blog about Sher Shah Suri I thought of going back one generation and writing the blog about the tomb of Hasan Khan Suri who was the father of Sher Shah Suri. His
Tomb Of Islam Shah Suri
If you are visiting Sasaram then do take some time out to check the tomb of Islam Shah Suri the son of Sher Shah Suri who took over the reins of the Suri empire after
Daud Khan Fort Aurangabad
The first time that I read about Daud Khan was when I was writing a blog about Palamu Fort many years back. Back then I wanted to see the Daud Khan Fort in Aurangabad, Bihar
Rohtasgarh Fort Sasaram
The monsoon was relentless this year and even to the end of September, it had been raining nonstop. We planned to spend three days in Sasaram with one day dedicated to visiting Rohtasgarh Fort. The
Metiaburuz – The Lucknow of Kolkata
I have been visiting Metiaburuz - The Lucknow of Kolkata for the past 4 years now. During my school days for a considerable time I spent at St. Thomas Boys School in Kidderpore, I used
Bhot Bagan Tibetan Monastery
Like many, the pandemic lockdown was a big shock and somehow, I had to get over the season of no assignments and work from home. So, to get over the boredom I made a list