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.

Goa’s indigenous ecosystem has given way to sustainable tourism and a balanced way of living. From responsible Dolphin watching to supporting organic produce, farming communities, Rocky and Mayur, take a step back to become conscious tourists and learn from the sensible green Goan ambassadors.

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.

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.