culture

Sumona Chakravarti starts her Bengal trip from Kolkata, where she meets locals to understand the concept of Adda, which is synonymous with Bengalis. She enjoys jhalmuri and Badshahi Mutton with local families in North Kolkata.

Purulia is known for its art forms like mud painting, sculpture, mask making, stone carvings and Chau dance. Sumon Chakravarty visits Purulia to meet the local artisans and enjoy their art.

Goa has breathtaking beauty, from beaches to backwaters to splendid greenery. But it's the people, food and culture that make this place unique. Mayur and Rocky meet Moshe, Iggy and Suraj to understand how Goa became home to the original hippie settlers and the legendary Eight Finger Eddie.

Approximately 200 km away from Darjeeling is Buxa Tiger Reserve at Alipurduar. Sumona experiences her first jungle safari in India and meets some warriors of the wild who are passionate about wildlife conservation.