Bedouin's Diary - Travel Blog

1. Drive over Mukutmanipur Dam - A drive over Kangsabati dam at Mukutmaniur will relieve stress and anxiety. Moreover, it is free. But, you have to collect passes between 10am to 4pm. Trust me, you will definitely cherish the scenic view of the dam from Musatirana view point. 2. Drive to Jhilimili - Though Jhilimil has nothing special to offer, a drive to Jhilimili, especially Talberia Dam is very much recommended. You will not only enjoy the scenic beauty of the dam, but also enjoy the drive through I picturesque hilly road. 3. Drive through Taldangra forest - If you have a plan to cover Bishnupur, you should drive through Taldangra forest. The scenic beauty is awesome. 4. Experience Susunia - If you are interested in history, rock climbing or picnic or just want to stay in nature's lap for day, you should pay a visit to Susunia hill in Bankura. It is a known archaeological and fossil site. You can also see 4th century inscription there. Moreo

1) Guru Ka Langar Do NOT forget to have meals in the langar which operates round the clock. Meals in the langar are simple vegetarian but tasty. They usually consists of rotis, daal, a vegetable dish and kheer. Having meals with strangers sitting in a line on the mat laid out on the floor of the langar hall is a wonderful experience you would love to cherish for the rest of your life. 2) Palki Sahib ceremony Palki Sahib is ceremony of carrying the holy book Sri Guru Granth Sahib to and fro Darbar Sahib and Akal Takht Sahib. Sri Guru Granth Sahib stays in the Akal Takht Sahib in the night. It is carried to the Darbar Sahib by Palki Sahib (palanquin) in the early morning between 4 am and 5 am depending on the monthly schedule. In the same way, at the end of the day, it is carried to the Akal Takht Sahib by Palki Sahib (palanquin) from the Harmandir Sahib in the night at 10 pm. It all happens amidst chanting and reciting of hymns. The experience will surely be etched into memory

5 Facts about Puri You've Probably Never Heard Before 1. Vimala Temple inside Jagannath Temple complex Vimala Temple, regarded as one of the four Adi Shakti Pithas, is located within Jagannath Temple complex. The temple is located in the south-west corner of the inner enclosure of the temple complex, next to the sacred pond Rohini kunda. Food offered to Jagannath does not get sanctified as 'Mahaprasad' until it is also offered to Vimala. 2.  Non-vegetarian food offering inside Jagannath Temple complex During Durga Puja, Vimala is offered non-vegetarian food and animal sacrifice. It is considered necessary to placate the goddess who assumes a destructive form during the festival. In strict secrecy during the pre-dawn hours, animal sacrifice (he-goat) is offered in the temple, while fish from the sacred Markanda temple tank are cooked and offered to Vimala, as per Tantric rituals. The rituals are completed before the doors of the main sanctum of the Lord Jagan

Most people have an urge to travel. Everyone has their own reasons that they decide to travel. We are not going to list out those reasons here. Rather, we would like to share with you our own reasons to inspire you digging out your own which will eventually fore you to plan your next trip you have always desired. Why do we/ Bedouins travel? Traveling is one of our favorite hobbies. Travelling is not something we are good at. It's something we do like breathing. Hopping around the beaten and unbeaten paths make us feel like free soul. A soul which is ignited by curiosity, encapsulated by wonder and wrapped with the lust for more of the beautiful earth. Travel offers us colourful places served on a platter of varied culture and traditions, spiced with modern beliefs and lingering beauty of preserved heritage. In today's world, we are lost in the hustles of what we call life. Traveling gives us breathing space as it takes us away from our daily routine. It helps in r

Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, is one of the most beautiful and cleanest cities in India. The Jewel on the Coromandel Coast boasts of virgin beaches, laterite hillocks, and stunning landscape. It is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque and romantic cities in India. There are plenty of places with breathtaking backdrops which make the perfect setting for the most romantic and memorable moments. Here are our favourite 5 most romantic places in and around Visakhapatnam that are perfect to pop the very important question and spend time with your loved one. 1) Yarada beach - the most romantic place in Visakhapatnam Yarada beach is inarguably the most beautiful beach in Visakhapatnam. It is nestled between the hills on all the three sides and the mighty Bay of Bengal on one side. As soon as you will enter the beach, the tranquility of the beach will overpower you. The beach offers a fabulous landscape with its exotic blend of golden sands and the lush green stretch of

  A Unique Food Festival Once again, it was time for Ahare Bangla food festival - a novel venture by the Government of West Bengal to serve the people with age-old as well as modern delicacies of Bengal-food with an aim to create awareness about the irresistible taste and the convenient source of the food products along with the promotion of the food industry in the state. Ahare Bangla (2017 edition) Food Food Everywhere This five days long food carnival aka Ahare Bangla was inaugurated on 8th Dec at New Town fair ground at Kolkata. Reputed Chefs prepared regular as well as exotic fusion items using all local traditional and new ingredients of the state. Renowned restaurants and caterers of the city had partnered with the Government to bring their diversified cuisine in a unique interactive setting where anyone can see, eat and buy. Four hangers were made as Food Court with a separate and dedicated Court catering to international delicacies. Not surprisingly, foddies had a