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Shonar Bengal
Addabaazi in Kolkata
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.
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Goan Gullies
My Goan Gang
In this bonding-centric episode, Rocky and Mayur start the day by relishing sourdough bread with the bread-whisperer Sujit Sumitran. They then embark on a biking adventure with Jawa’s rider group to the village of Aldona and bond over travel stories and catch a sunset where they talk about their friendship.
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Shonar Bengal - Bengali
Exploring Buxa Tiger Reserve
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.
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Shonar Bengal
In the Land of Baluchuri Sarees
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.
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