Introducing Terracotta, Chinese Terracotta Army, potteries ( using potter's wheel, Bhatti, or the traditional furnace) of Panchmura, West Bengal and Gorakhpur of Uttar Pradesh( that received GI tag), temple town of Bishnupur, Bankura, West Bengal, India, brass handcraft ( that uses scrap metal pieces of utensils, machine scraps) of Bikna, second largest dam of Mukutmanipur, Canyon of Gongoni, West MIdnapur.

We are Saswati and Santanu, welcome to Travelling Aloud. also mentioned Shonibarer Poramatir Haat or the weekly fair showing cultural authenticity.

welcome back to Travelling Aloud, this is a travel tale. we are Saswati and Santanu. If you want to experience the forbidden forest of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, then Lepcha Jagat is the place to experience it. Located in the Darjeeling district, accessible via New Jalpaiguri or NJP railway station, also via Bagdogra airport. It's a small hamlet, famous for its spooky enchanted pine forest, tea plantation, and view of the Kanchenjunga range. Lepchas are the original inhabitants of Sikkim, though this is a place of mixed cultures like Lepchas, Bhutias, and Nepalese. When we visited in 2020, only 8 to 10 homestays were there. we wanted to enjoy its solitude. we started our journey from Darjeeling Chowk Bazar. The experience of walking parallelly with the forest in chilly, foggy weather after having tea and then lunch was fabulous. walking is the best way to explore a place. Having tea and Maggie while Buddhist praying flags were flapping with the wind in front. It was Dasherah, or Dasami, or Dasai, an auspicious day for Nepalese, we had an unplanned Musical Night with Guitar and our homestay hosts, and other guests. experienced an illuminated view of Kanchenjunga. enjoyed the morning forest when sunrays entered, pine cones were scattered around, birds were chirping.

we went to Mirik, Gopaldahara Tea estate was on the way. Mirik is known for Sumendu Lake(a Man-made lake, a kilometer long, surrounded by pine forest on one side and a garden on the other, connected with an 80 ft long arch bridge), Bokar Monastery. we tried Thukpa here, which is a traditional noodle soup, that belongs to the eastern part of Tibet, and traveled to India with Dalai Lama and his team. his mother was also carrying Tsampa, which is supposed to be consumed with butter tea. you can also try boating here.

link of our Darjeeling trip- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jy6coV0PxxMbrASb1L6Ut?si=sTQctz1aTUGGB1fcHMublg

We are Saswati and Santanu. Welcome back to Travelling Aoud. The new episode teaser is out now, about a tour to a misty pine forest and a man-made lake, i.e. Lepchajagat and Mirik ( Sumendu Lake)

We are Saswati and Santanu. Welcome back to Travelling Aloud. This is a travel tale of experiencing the Queen of Hills- Darjeeling and its beauty, which includes Sleeping Buddha ( a range consisting of Mount Kanchenjunga), Darjeeling mall, Peace Pagoda ( Shanti Stupa - Buddhist Monument or temple, made by Fuji guru, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's peace and non-violence), Mahakal Temple ( of Hindus and Buddhists). And a food path to explore with momo, taipo, churpi or chhurpi, sha phaley, some English Breakfast like lemon pancake, and Darjeeling tea. unexprected trekking (hiking). Hopped on to the local Nepali market.

It was the time of Durga puja, just after the lockdown had been evoked. witnessed a blue ( clear) sky, and pleasant weather. accessed via NJP or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, also accessible through Bagdogra airport.

We are Saswati and Santanu. Travelling Aloud Couples from India. love walking, and making travel content. budget-friendly traveling. Put your headphones on, and be ready to be on a virtual journey. we make expeditions even with limited time. We are Indians. the country is diverse and packed with culture, tradition, history, science, and authenticity. we compile the information from the internet, books, locals, and experience, and we present this audio journey as an easy search for you. Enjoy the travel stories from the land of wonders.