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  Dooars trip - 2025 [Khairbari concluding] Our next stop was Khairbari Eco Resort, about 100 km from Chilapata. The road took us through the same dense jungle and then opened up to the changing terrain of the Dooars. The summer heat was intense, but this time, we didn’t take any chances—we booked comfortable Innova-class vehicles for the journey. The resort sits at the center of a vast meadow, beside the Jaldhaka River and the Gorumara Forest begins just beyond the riverbank.” The resort is beautifully nestled in lush greenery. The Bhutan Ghat range rises in the distance like a quiet sentry, while vast stretches of grassland meadows unfurl behind. Wild elephants often wander close to the area, so the entire campus is secured with a double-layered fence—an outer ring of strong barbed wire and an inner, discreetly electrified layer to keep wildlife at a safe distance. [Eco resort - taken from Jaldhaka river front] We were gently advised not to venture out after dark or during early ...

  Dooars trip - 2025     Chilapata Forest [part2] Jungle Safari: Our stay at The Northern Woods Homestay, nestled beside the  Chilapata Forest, felt like stepping into the enchanted Xanadu of a forgotten era. Right beside the property flows the Banita River, its crystal-clear, shallow waters meandering peacefully along the forest’s edge. Quite a few hotels and homestays line its banks, each offering a serene view of the river against the dense green backdrop. [Northern woods ] Rain was the main reason we came to Dooars — we had hoped for those dreamy monsoon showers. But nature had other plans. Clouds would gather ominously across the sky, making us believe a heavy downpour was imminent — only for the sun to pop out from behind them at the last moment! It was as if the rain kept teasing us.                          [Banita river hotel front] Finally, in the afternoon, as we all huddled together o...

  Dooars visit 2025 - part1 After visiting Dooars last year and falling in love with its serene charm, we couldn’t resist the urge to go back again this year. The idea took shape early, and planning began in full swing—this time for a bigger group. While only four of us made the trip last year, this time the number grew to twelve. Eventually, ten of us ended up confirming the trip. The first major discussion was about which train to take—should we go by the night train or the day train? One group (me included) voted for the day train, eager to experience the thrill of riding the Vande Bharat Express at over 100 km/h, especially during the monsoon. The thought of zipping through lush greenery under a heavy downpour was irresistible. Besides, sleeping in a packed compartment with ten of us didn’t sound very restful! The other group leaned towards the night train, hoping to reach fresh and well-rested in the morning. After much debate, the day train won, and Pijush promptly booked the...

  Choti choti batyen of Happyville (Episode-1) When I booked our flat here back in 2015, I never imagined that, ten years later, this area would blossom into such a beautiful, lively place! For years, I lived in company-sponsored township quarters — spaces where money and resources were never in short supply. Wide roads lined with tall trees, and gardens overflowing with every seasonal flower imaginable, no matter which region I was posted in. And yet, this gated society of Happyville feels just as special — in its own quiet, comforting way. The greenery here has its own charm. Bakul, Jarul, Kadam, Neem, Krishna chura, Palash [fire of forest], Chatim [children's park] Almonds [exit gate], Kath-Badam (a few), decorative palms, and a variety of flowering plants quietly add life to the surroundings. The scented treasure: While our society has its share of fragrant flowering plants — like Kanchan (near Fern), Champa (in Central Park), and Bakul (behind Aqua) — the most scented treasure...