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Brihaspati Kund – Diamond Mining, Rock Painting & Waterfall

Do you know where Diamond Mining is still active in India ? Want to see ancient rock paintings of central India apart from Bhimbethka? Are you craving to hike in the lap of nature after too much temple-hopping in Khajuraho? What about walking through a pristine river valley, full of colourful rocks and a spectacular…

Hire Benakal: Prehistoric Megalithic Site of India

Hire Benakal is one of the most offbeat ancient sites of India. The nearby city of Hampi in northern Karnataka is a popular tourist destination, but very few people know about this hidden gem. This prehistoric megalithic site of India is proposed for being enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, going to be declared in…

Basantarasa of Manipur

By: Come Cross the Line August 18, 2019July 26, 2021

Art & Culture, Festival, India, Less Explored, Manipur, Music & Dance, TempleClassical Dances of India, Dance Festivals of India, Full Moon Nights, Manipuri Dance, Offbeat India, Offbeat Manipur, Spring Festivals of India, Sri Govindaji Temple, Temple Dances in IndiaLeave a Comment

Manipuri Rasa is an important classical dance tradition of India. Rasa is dedicated to Lord Krishna aka Sri Govindaji. Basantarasa, one of the five forms of Rasa is performed in the full moon day of Manipuri month of Sajibu (during March-April). This blog is featured on experiencing the spectacular, still soulful event of Basantarasa held in Sri Govindaji Temple of Imphal, Manipur.

Floating Life of Loktak Lake

By: Come Cross the Line August 9, 2019July 9, 2021

India, Lake, Less Explored, ManipurDancing Deer, Fishing, Floating Homestay, Loktak Lake, Manipur, Must Visit Places in India, North East India, Offbeat India, Phumdi, Sangai DeerLeave a Comment

Loktak Lake of Manipur is unique for its phumdis. Phumdis are heterogeneous mass vegetation those float over water. These are capable to carry huge weight. One can easily walk on it. Even huts are made over phumdis. The largest phumdi is called as Keibul Lamjao National Park. It is the one and only floating national park of the world, home to the endangered Sangai Deer (Dancing Deer). Local fishermen cut the phumdis in ring-shape for fishing purpose. This blog and the movie (attached herewith) is based on how Loktak Lake is used as a source of livelihood for the locals.

Umngot: The Glass River of India

By: Come Cross the Line March 2, 2019July 10, 2021

India, Meghalaya, River & WaterfallsCrystal-Clear Water, Darrang, Dawki, featured, Glass River, India, India-Bangladesh Border, North East India, Shnongpdeng, Surreal Landscape, Umngot, West Jayantia HillsLeave a Comment

A trip to Dawki, Shnongpdeng and Darrang, three villages alongside the crystal-clear river Umngot flowing through Meghalaya was nothing but a fascinating visual treat for us. At first let me introduce these places through our framed memories: How to be there? Dawki, a small village of West Jayantia Hills, Meghalaya is situated on India-Bangladesh border.…

White Desert of Sahara: A Full Moon Night on ‘Moon-Land’

‘Moon-land’ is the place for which we planned our Sahara trip on the first place. Years ago, we came to know about this place from Google image and then & there, our bucket list got modified!! We wanted to be there, in the White Desert of Sahara, on a full moon night!! Later, when we…

Pyramids of Giza: Here We Come!!!

Since childhood, words like pyramids and mummies always used to enthrall us. All the story books written on and films made on Egypt, even those boring text books of History used to declare that nothing in our planet is as old, as big and as mysterious as the great pyramids of Giza, and needless to…

Neelakurinji Blooms after 12 Years in Coorg

By: Come Cross the Line September 11, 2021

Forest, India, Karnataka, Less Explored, Meadow, Mountain1 Comment

It was late August of 2021. We left our hometown Kolkata for a archaeological trip to Ajanta & Ellora of Maharashtra. In the middle of the trip, we suddenly got to know about what we were dying to see for several years! The purple carpet of Neelakurinji flowers covering the hills! And it is 2021!…

Ajaygarh Fort – Rock Carvings & Ancient Temples

By: Come Cross the Line July 1, 2021July 13, 2021

Archaeological Sites, Fort, India, Less Explored, Madhya Pradesh, TempleAncient Temples of India, Chandela Temples, Forest Trail, Forts of India, Less Explored Place of Madhya Pradesh, Offbeat ancient sites of India, Offbeat Destination near Khajuraho, Offbeat India, Rock Carvings, Rock Cut Sculptures of IndiaLeave a Comment

Looking for a offbeat hiking place near Khajuraho? Come to Ajaygarh Fort. Go up the hill; get fascinated by numerous rock carvings; explore ancient temples amidst dense forest.

Handicraft Villages of Kutch Area

Handicraft Villages of Kutch Area should be in your must visit list; specially to see the Rogan Art of Nirona, India’s most unique painting.

Bishnoi People – Protectors of Biodiversity

By: Come Cross the Line December 14, 2019July 11, 2021

India, Mausoleum, Nature & Wildlife, People, Food Festival & Lifestyle, RajasthanOffbeat India, Offbeat Rajasthan, Rural Life of IndiaLeave a Comment

Bishnoi (Vishnoi) is a Hindu religious sect, residing in Rajasthan, India. They follow 29 principles given by their Guru Jambeshwar. They are directed not to cut trees or kill animals, birds, even insects. In this era of Global Warming these protectors of bio-diversity are truly commendable. This blog is based on a train-journey, on which we found them as co-passengers.

Self Arranged Egypt Trip- Tips & Itinerary (In Bengali)

Egypt Travel Guide – itinerary, budget, transportation, accommodations, food, safety issues and other details (written in Bengali)

Shivasamudra in Monsoon

By: Come Cross the Line August 25, 2019July 10, 2021

India, Karnataka, Nature & Wildlife, River & WaterfallsMonsoon Trips of India, must visit waterfalls in monsoon, Waterfalls near Bengaluru, Waterfalls of Karnataka, Weekend Gateway from Bengaluru, Weekend Gateway from MysoreLeave a Comment

Shivasamudram, situated in the South Indian state of Karnataka is a river island on the River Kaveri. Here the Kaveri splits in two streams, resulting two different cascades Gaganchukki Waterfall on west and Barachukki Waterfall in east. After flowing few kilometers towards south, the streams reunite and the land in between is what we call Shivasamudram. Both of the Waterfalls look fascinating during monsoon.

Jhapan Festival of Bishnupur

By: Come Cross the Line August 18, 2019July 8, 2021

Festival, Less Explored, Lifestyle, People, Food Festival & Lifestyle, Tribal Life, West BengalFestivals of India, Monsoon Trips of India, Rural Life of India, Unknown Festivals of West BengalLeave a Comment

Jhapan Festival is held in few places of West Bengal, India on the last day of Bengali month of Sharavana (mid August). The celebration is devoted to the ill-tempered deity Manasa, the Goddess of Snakes. Bishnupur is the best place for experiencing Jhapan. A procession of snake-charmers in front of Royal Palace is the highlight of the festivals. Snake-charmers display different tricks with poisonous snakes in public

Bhai Khan Pirer Mela in Singti

By: Come Cross the Line August 18, 2019July 8, 2021

Festival, Food, Lifestyle, MarketBiggest Fair of Howrah, mid january festival, Rural Life of India, Unknown Festivals of West Bengal, Winter trips in IndiaLeave a Comment

Singti is a rural area under District Howrah of West Bengal, India. Here, in winter potatoes grow in abundant. On the first day of the Bengali month of Magh (mid-January) a big fair called ‘Bhai Khna Pirer Mela’ is held in Singti. This is also referred as ‘Alur Damer Mela’ (Fair of potato curry) as ‘Alur Dam’ is the highlight of this occasion. Hundreds of sellers gather here to sell ‘Alur Dam’. This is a celebration for successful harvest of ‘Alu'(potato)

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