Sumona Chakravarti takes local transport and enjoys a trek to reach Zero Point, the India-Bhutan border. She also meets some inspiring women and finds out about their stories. 

Sumona Chakravarti enjoys a trek to reach Zero Point, the India-Bhutan border. Watch full episode on zeezest.com

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 08 | The Point Zero

The Point Zero

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Sumona Chakravarti visits Triveni where she experiences the thrill of river rafting. She also visits Darjeeling and meets Kushang Sherpa, a veteran mountaineer, who is her mentor for the next adventure.   

Sumona Chakravarti visits Triveni where she experiences the thrill of river rafting.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 04 | River Rafting With Sumona

River Rafting With Sumona

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Sumona's next halt is a beautiful hill station, Kalimpong. After experiencing the thrill of paragliding, Sumona heads to Happy Valley Tea Estate to meet the local women who pluck tea leaves.

After experiencing the thrill of paragliding, Sumona heads to Happy Valley Tea Estate.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 05 | Welcome to Kalimpong

Welcome to Kalimpong

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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.  

Sumona experiences her first jungle safari in India and meets some warriors of the wild.  

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 07 | Buxa Tiger Reserve

Buxa Tiger Reserve

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Sumona Chakravarti visits Aasmaan, an art and cultural centre by Kolkata Creative Waste Art Centre where tins, plates and other metal objects are converted into musical instruments. She also meets a musical group, that raps in Bengali as well as Hindi.

Sumona Chakravarti visits Aasmaan, a centre by Kolkata Creative Waste Art Centre.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 02 | Jamming in Kolkata

Jamming in Kolkata

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Sundarbans, a beautiful delta, is a cluster of 102 islands. Sumona Chakravarti meets Bhaswati Sarkar, a local tour guide, to understand the ecosystem in Sunderbans. She also attends 'Geeti Natya' performed by the locals.

Sundarbans, a beautiful delta, is a cluster of 102 islands. Sumona Chakravarti meets Bhaswati Sarkar, a local tour guide.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 03 | The Beauty of Sunderbans

The Beauty of Sunderbans

Sunderbans

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After taking lessons in rock climbing, Sumona Chakravarti meets Baishali, who takes her to Ghum railway station, the highest railway station in India. Sumona takes a trip down memory lane as she rides a toy train. 

After taking lessons in rock climbing, Sumona Chakravarti meets Baishali, who takes her to Ghum railway station.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 06 | Toy Train Ride 

Toy Train Ride 

Darjeeling

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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.  

Purulia is known for its art forms like mud painting, sculpture, mask making, stone carvings and Chau dance. 

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 09 | Multifaceted Purulia District

A Visit to multifaceted Purulia District

Purulia

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About 100 km away from Purulia is Bankura, the land of Bankura horses. Sumona visits Bankura and meets a traditional artisan to understand the making of the terracotta horses. 

Sumona visits Bankura and meets a traditional artisan to understand the making of the terracotta horses. 

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 10 | In The Land of Bankura Horses

In The Land of Bankura Horses

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Sumona meets social media sensation Bhuban Badyakar, who tells her about his song and life journey. She also visits Shanti Niketan and Viswa Bharti University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore. 

Sumona visits Shanti Niketan and Viswa Bharti University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore. 

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 11 | Birbhum: The Land of Shanti Niketan

Birbhum: The Land of Shanti Niketan

Shanti Niketan

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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. 

Sumona Chakravarti starts her Bengal trip from Kolkata, where she meets locals to understand the concept of Adda.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 01 | Addabaazi in Kolkata

Addabaazi in Kolkata

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Sumon Chakravarti explores the history and witnesses the creation of Baluchuri sarees that are popular in India and abroad. She also visits a lodge in Darjeeling, influenced by the English rock band, The Beatles. 

Sumon Chakravarti explores the history and witnesses the creation of Baluchuri sarees.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 12 | In the Land of Baluchuri Sarees

In the Land of Baluchuri Sarees

Baluchuri Sarees

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