I recently visited Henry Island. I spent my weekend watching tiny red crabs run across Kiran Beach. It is very peaceful. You will not see the heavy crowds of Digha or Mandarmani here. It is only a four-hour drive from Kolkata, making it a quiet and safe getaway full of green trees. Many travel blogs … Read more
Based on my recent trip, I can tell you that Talsari Sea Beach (also spelled Talasari) is a very beautiful coastal delta. It is located in the Baleswar district of Odisha. It is just an 8 to 16-kilometer drive from the loud and busy town of Digha in West Bengal. What makes this beach different … Read more
Bichitrapur is not a normal tourist spot. It is a quiet, wild forest called Bichitrapur Mangrove Sanctuary. It sits exactly where the trees meet the ocean. Here, a small river flows under thick green branches. The only sounds are your boat and birds catching fish in the mud. If you want to leave the loud … Read more
Lal Kakra Beach is a huge, empty beach where the water seems to go on forever. When I visited the West Bengal coast recently, the sand in front of me actually started moving. From far away, it just looks like a giant red carpet. But as soon as you take a few steps closer, you … Read more
Most people know Digha as the go-to beach for a holiday in West Bengal. It is usually way too crowded. With loud music and huge packed crowds, it is hard to enjoy the quiet, hidden charm of Junput Beach. Digha was the favorite family spot for years, sure, but lately? The whole place feels too … Read more
Digha and Mandarmani are always crowded and noisy. If you are tired of that and just want to pack your bag and disappear for a few days, you should check out Bankiput Sea Beach. To be honest, it’s a totally different world compared to those other places. I mean, it’s so quiet there you can … Read more
Kolkata life is a grind, and I’m just done with the weekend circus at Digha or Mandarmani. If you’re tired of dodging crowds and listening to someone else’s music blaring from a beach shack, listen up. I went looking for something better and ended up at Baguran Jalpai. You want to walk for miles and … Read more
Most people visit Mousuni Island expecting a regular beach holiday near Kolkata. But when I went there earlier this year, I quickly saw that it is much quieter and wilder than what travel books say. If you want big hotels, central AC, or fast room service, do not come here. There are no fancy resorts. … Read more
Most people hit the Bakkhali beaches for the usual routine, but I’ve always been drawn to that low, green line of mangroves on the horizon. That’s Jambudwip. It’s a protected coastal reserve, and one of the last wild spots we have left. If you’re planning a trip, you’ve likely seen the rumors. Search for “things … Read more
Planning a drive up from the valley? Getting away from the heat is a great reason for a Phoenix to Sedona Road Trip. After just two hours of driving, the flat streets disappear. They are replaced by glowing red rocks and the fresh smell of pine trees. You will want to use your camera every … Read more