The minister claimed that Bengal is 'fifth in the country with regard to flow of domestic tourists and seventh in terms of international tourist footfall'...

A discovery tour for the traveller who likes offbeat experiences and monsoon-time mountain travel...

These lesser-known spots, a few kilometres from the popular temple town are worth a visit for lovers of history...

A short drive from Kolkata is a cluster of villages with colonial-era mansions, terracotta temples, and interesting familial stories...

A short drive from Kolkata is a temple of legendary ‘god and demon-king’ Dakshin Rai...

Readers write in from Calcutta, Jalpaiguri, Nadia, Chennai, Kalyani...

How a copper plate led to the discovery of Nandadirghi Vihara, one of the leading centres of learning of ancient India...

A quick look at the day that was for Kolkata...

Set in a sal forest in Burdwan, this picnic spot has conflicting history but undeniable beauty...

This sleepy hamlet in Kalimpong district offers leisurely mountain trails, birdsong, orange blooms and splendid Kanchenjunga views...