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Dzuluk or Zuluk, though an offbeat place in the lower Himalayas in East Sikkim, is nowadays getting importance among tourists because of its historical significance and the marvels of Mt. Kanchenjunga that it ferries with it. It is a part of the once famous, the historic Silk Route between Kalimpong and Tibet. This route was popularly designated as the Silk Route as it was the crucial transit route for trade between India and Tibet. The route starts from India and extends to Europe crossing Tibet, Persia and advances to Middle East and Egypt.   In India, the route used to start from Kalimpong (Icchey Gaon – The Wishing Village) and extend through Pedong, Aritrar, Dzuluk, Nathang Valley (often referred to as the Ladakh of Eastern India), Jelepla Pass to Chambi Valley in Tibet. Though the Silk Route banner is not having much significance now, but the majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the coiled road in Zuluk, the historic stone paved trade road that is acting as a cenotaph of its

I always have a passion of choosing the path which is less traversed and this grew an urge of hitting the offbeat destinations across the boundary of this country.   The best trips are always the unplanned weekend trip which makes you more alive in your busy schedule. Spending a couple of night in nature’s lap far away from the hue and cry of the city will be the best option to freshen up after a long topsy-turvy week . This time I will take you to another hidden gem of this country; a less revealed; a less touched weekend gateway from Kolkata- It’s Garpanchkot. Garpanchkot , a forest cum hill stati o n, is named after a ruined fort Panchkot in the Eastern part of the country, at the foothills of Panchet Hill in Purulia District of West Bengal.   The remains of the Panchkot Palace had been a silent witness of the past att acks by Maratha Rulers, often referred to as Bargi in Bengal.  The silence of the dense forest enriched with the view of cliffs all around, adds a sp

North Bengal has become an elemental part of my guidebook whenever I think of exploring some new places in my vicinity, leaving the hassles of daily life. Already I had covered almost all the popular tourist destinations of North Bengal and Sikkim. For the past few years I am trying to hit the offbeat destinations of North Bengal and Sikkim. This is the first time I am going to portray my experience. Lets start out journey to the Land of Guras. Rhododendron (Guras), a special type of flower mostly found in the mountains of Sikkim, some parts of Uttarakand and Himachal and even in some parts of Kashmir, is also the national flower of Nepal. If you are staying close to Bengal or Sikkim, the best way to get a glimpse of this is, make a trip to Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in Mid April. Varsey or Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary is in the Singalila Range of West Sikkim bordering Nepal to the West. Varsey can be reached from three points – Hilley, Dentam and Soreng. Hilley is

Choose the path, less explored and visit unique places within India and around the world. India is full of surprises. If you think you’ve seen the length and breadth of the country, and nothing will inspire you anymore, then I am heading you to one hidden gem of our country- the Kashmir of Orissa. And I promise you will come back satiated, yet yearning for more! You are busy in your tight schedule for the last few months, and then an idea of a weekend trip will surely be the best one to refresh you.  Definitely this idea will follow a session with your friends or family members or closed ones to set up a plan for your weekend trip destination. But after a long session you will end up with a very few choices like Digha, Puri, Mandarmani, Tajpur, etc; and one or two of your friend will definitely end up with this sentence- “aur kitna bar Digha, Mandarmani bhai. Let’s try something new”.  Now here I am with a new choice for you all- Daringbadi- The Kashmir of Orissa. Sunset Poin