November 2022 - Bengali Nomad

Kolkata Durgapuja

Post author:bengalinomad
Post published:November 15, 2022
Post category:Asia 🌏India 🇮🇳

Day 1 After many years I was in Kolkata during Durgapuja. Durjapuja is an amazing cultural celebration in Bengal which transcends religious and lingustic barriers and beacme a cultural identity of Bengal. We visited traditional Durga Puja celebrations held in the old, wealthy families' houses (Bonedi Bari) of Kolkata, known for their historical significance and grandeur. We covered many prominent pujas in Kolkata. 1. Sovabazar Rajbari /Maharaja Nabakrishna Dev’s Palace: The Sovabazar Rajbari Durga Puja is one of Kolkata's oldest and most historic celebrations, started in 1757 by Raja Nabakrishna Deb…

Iceland: South Coast and Glacier Hike

Post author:bengalinomad
Post published:November 11, 2022
Post category:Europe 🌍Iceland 🇮🇸travel

🇮🇸 🇮🇸 🇮🇸 The south coast of Iceland is an astonishing medley of waterfalls, glaciers, and famous black sand beaches, home to the biggest glacier in Europe and gateway to some of the most beautiful hiking areas in Iceland. There are so many places to enjoy, trails to hike, and sights to photograph! I spent a full day to explore South coast. I visited two of the island’s most famous waterfalls: Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. They’re just a half-hour drive apart and stand about 196 ft (60 m) tall each. Seljalandsfoss is narrower…

Iceland: Golden Circle

Post author:bengalinomad
Post published:November 11, 2022
Post category:Europe 🌍Iceland 🇮🇸travel

🇮🇸 🇮🇸 🇮🇸 In the early morning, we left to explore the famous Golden Circle route. Our first stop was Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the founding location of the oldest parliament in the world. I walked through the gap between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates! Thingvellir National Park is a natural wonder of the world where the geology and ecosystem of Thingvallavatn form a unique whole. Thingvellir National Park area is part of the Atlantic Ocean ridge that runs through Iceland. The magical landscapes at…