Posts Tagged with siliguri

Travel

The Trip to Cooch Behar

A day trip from Siliguri to Cooch Behar on the Vande Bharat Express, royal history, street food indulgence, and the reality check of a humid, crowded bus ride back home.

Running

Chasing Miles in Kalimpong

A cold, rainy, and unexpectedly tough 65KM ultra through the hills of Kalimpong, battling exhaustion, unpredictable weather, and low motivation — but finishing with a full heart.

Travel

Kurseong

A family's trip to Kurseong turned into a suspicious experience with inflated hotel charges and questionable travel arrangements, leading them on an adventurous journey through West Bengal. They...

Travel

West Sikkim - Hee Bermiok

Embark on an unforgettable journey through West Sikkim, starting from Siliguri with breathtaking views along Assam Riffles and crossing Coronation Bridge over Teesta river before reaching Bermiok's...

Food

Sweet potato dessert

Discover the Bengali delight of Ranga Alur Puli—a crispy sweet potato fritter with a choice stuffing, traditionally enjoyed during Shankranti. Learn how my mom-in-law's family recipe brings this...

Travel

Hue of the sky

Siliguri: Gateway to Northeast India' endowed with tea plantations, timber businesses & bustling transport hub for Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh traffic; enjoys mild summers avoiding heat waves but...

General

Sikkim - Gangtok

Siliguri gateway to the Himalayas offers industrial vibrancy. My parents moved here ten years ago when I started my career in India's northwest region. Despite never having ample holidays, Siliguri...

General

Vacation on the horizon

Embarking on a record-breaking vacation after years! Despite Paris's chilliness deterring Pamela from ski trips, we plan countryside or mountain escapades. However, frequent India visits blur with...

General

Back from vacation

Returning from India with family after an enjoyable four-week vacation in Paris during Christmas time; marvels at festively lit streets and plans to share more photos later.