Tag: Ecotourism

Yuksom: A model village for ECOTOURISM, rich in biodiversity

Yuksom:A model village for ecotourism, rich in biodiversity.The Gateway to the Khangchendzonga National Park-a UNESCO MIXED World Heritage Site. Read More

Rinchenpong(a silent valley), a hidden jewel of West Sikkim

Rinchenpong,a silent valley and hidden gem of West Sikkim. The cultural & historical importance of this offbeat, heritage monasteries & bungalows,... Read More

Khecheopalri Lake: A Sacred Lake & Pilgrimage Site in Sikkim

Khecheopalri Lake:A Sacred Lake & Pilgrimage Site in Sikkim.Many folklores are associated with this lake & religiously significant to both Buddhists and Hindus Read More

Lamahatta: A scenic village & an ideal spot for Ecotourism

Lamahatta: An ecotourism hotspot surrounded by dense pine forests. This Offbeat hamlet is famous for a panoramic view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga.. Read More

Dawaipani: A scenic hamlet famous for its medicinal water

Dawaipani (Earlier known as "Bandi Kaman"), A scenic Himalayan offbeat hamlet famous for its medicinal water & Mt. Kanchenjunga view. Read More

Chatakpur: An eco-friendly village nestled within Senchal

Chatakpur is an offbeat forest village situated at about the same altitude next to the famous Tiger Hill and surrounded by Senchal WLS. Read More

Sittong: A village of oranges in West Bengal

Orange Orchards, Majestic Views of Kanchenjunga, endangered Salamanders, Old Tea Gardens, and Cinchona. All are characteristics of offbeat Sittong. Read More

Workation – A new concept in Indian Tourism

The latest buzzword in Indian Tourism is Workation (Work+ Vacation) and it means working while on vacation in the offbeat place. This new feature Read More

My Historic Old Silk Route (Sikkim) Journey – Part II

This second part of my historic old silk route journey has described the journey from Ramdhura in West Bengal to Zuluk in Sikkim. Each offbeat place... Read More

My Historic Old Silk Route (Sikkim) Journey – Part I

The ancient Silk Route/Road was a historical trade network, connecting Asia, Europe, and North Africa. This route was not a single route but a network... Read More

OffBeat Travel and Homestay: My Understandings

The English word offbeat means "unconventional". We hear this term often nowadays, especially when it comes to travel. An unknown scenic destination... Read More