Pamela Singh Bhutoria, model

nThe most recent holiday that I took was in November last year. My best friend Ria and I had gone to Shankarpur, a peaceful seaside retreat a few hours from Calcutta. We were there for all of two days but managed to have the time of our lives.

While we were a bit apprehensive, being just two girls on our own, it was also quite a thrill. I remember catching the bus from Esplanade and once we reached Shankarpur, we booked into a small hotel on the beach called Bela Niwas.

What can I say about the beach? It’s absolutely breath-taking, fringed by casuarina trees and unspoiled by tourists. I was a bit scared about wading too far out, but the seawater was too good to resist. And at night, the sea was amazing too.

Now, Ria and I are planning a trip to Goa. After the peace and quiet of Shankarpur, we’re ready to have a fully-loaded, party-hearty trip!