Come Let's Escape

M ystery is always attractive and intriguing.  Nothing in the world has more attracting power than mystery.  Life itself is a mystery, we never know what is next and where it takes us, very similar to the place where we are in,  Bhool Bhulaiya – the labyrinth at BaraImambara.  This is the very first thought that struck our mind when  we stepped in this epitome of mystery. View from the top  Well, history feels much better when felt.  As soon as we stepped inside this huge architecture,  we felt that we have come to a different life  in a different era. We could feel the  goosebumps  and the mystery surrounded  us  even more as we started getting inside it.   It was our first trip to Imambara  but it felt like we have been here before  and that is where the mystery deepened.     Bara Imambara is composed of two words, Bara meaning big and Imambara means shrine. It is built by Shia Muslims for the

  A small hilly town on the lap of nature in the foothills of Himalaya. Kalimpong!  Around 2hrs drive from Siliguri, Kalimpong has a lot to offer and is a popular attraction among the visitors. The lovely view of Kanchenjunga, Monasteries, heritage buildings but most importantly  flower nurseries. The one  I visited  is famous for its exotic collection of rare cactus plants. Do check them out.  Echinocactus grusonii, aka known as the golden barrel cactus        A little round cactus with pink flowers. Silver Torch Cactus with Red flowers Story by Neha Majumder

L ife is hard, in a fast-paced world. As the city engulfs me and makes me restless, I take a break and go to a place where life is simple and beautiful.  Amidst the greenery that I long for in the concrete jungle of the city, I feel alive.  Usually, the children are the ones who know the art of simplicity and being happy with the little things. I love spending time with them or watching them from distance, playing, giggling and enjoying life in the purest forms. Well, it’s a Sunday morning, no office for me and hence I decided to make my day useful. Woke up early in the morning and went to a village nearby called Gourdaha, it is in south 24pgs and is very close to Kolkata. On reaching there, I could feel the difference, the freshness in the air, the clear sky and greenery all around… Yes, this is going to be a good day! As I went towards the interior of the village I saw children playing and their innocent smiles and laughte