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Top Hotels and Restaurants to Experience in Bolpur Discover the best hotels and restaurants in Bolpur, West Bengal, where cultural richness meets warm hospitality. Stay at luxurious spots like The Elgin Fairlawn and enjoy delicious Bengali cuisine at Bonolakshmi. Don't miss the serene Rangamati Garden Resort and the exquisite dining at Sonar Tori. Plan your visit to explore Visva-Bharati University and savor local delicacies!

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Book your comfortable room at the best Pet-friendly Resort in Santiniketan near Bolpur for a perfect getaway.

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Booking a hotel in Bolpur is the best way to explore the special attractions of the area to your heart’s content.

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5 Different Types of Holi Celebrated in India

Holi is just around the door and colors are waiting to paint our memories. This festival can be addressed as a true representation of India due to its vibrant and colorful aura. It’s the festival that marks the entry of sweet spring after freezing winter. Although mainly known as a festival of color, but Holi is much more significant than that. There are a lot of culture, tradition and mythological values associated with this festival. More than just playing with colors, there are many other ways exists to celebrate this festival. Just like India, this festival too has vivid natures and colors. Let’s explore 5 different types of Holi played around the country.

Basant Utsav and Dol Jatra in West Bengal

Holi is celebrated as Basant (denotes Spring) Utsav (denotes Festival) and Dol Jatra in the state of West Bengal. In there, it’s a 2-days affair where the first day is celebrated as Vasant Utsav and the second day is celebrated as Dol Jatra. In the day of Vasant Utsav, people normally dressed in Yellow that indicates the color of richness. Shantiniketan in Bolpur is the best place to experience the rich Bengali celebration of this festival with Rabindranath Tagore’s poetry and music. On the next day of Dol Jatra, people celebrate with an idol of Lord Krishna taken out for a parade through the streets convoyed with religious music and colors.

Yaosang in Manipur

Manipur celebrates Holi for the longest time, for seven long days. The whole state celebrates this festival with great enthusiasm and worshipping Lord Krishna. In there, people make hay-twig huts and burn them which signifies the power of fire. The aura of these seven days is unmatched with traditional folk dance performances and procession around the streets. Smearing color on each other during the convoy is something one must experience.

Lathmar Holi in Uttar Pradesh

Lathmar Holi of UP is one of the most interesting Indian festivals where women hit man with lathis (sticks) playfully during the celebration and men save themselves with a dhal. This culture is not at all aggressive but is very playful and played in a light manner. Many parts of UP such as Barsana, Vrindavan, Nandgaon, and Mathura celebrate lath mar holi as a traditional festival from ancient times. It is believed that Lord Krishna went to Radha’s village to play holi when village women chase him away with lathis. The same tradition is followed in lath mar holi from years.

Shimga & Rang Panchami in Maharashtra

Maharashtra celebrates Holi in the form of a two-day festival of Shimga and Rang Panchami. In the day of Shimga, people celebrate the day with burning a firewood just similar to Holika Dahan. In the day of Rang Panchami, people play with colors just like Holi Utsav. In Maharashtra, the festival lasts long up to seven days also.

Manjal Kuli / Ukuli in Kerala

In Kerala. Konkoni and Kudumbi communities celebrate Holi in a totally different style. Although, this festival is not popular across the state, but it has its own aura filled with yellow color. While rest of the country use multi shades of color to celebrate holi, Manjal Kulli is celebrated with turmeric as the primary color.

India is known for “unity in diversity” and the same spirit can be seen in Holi festival. While different states celebrate it in a different manner, the spirit of the festival remains same in everywhere. All types of Holi symbolizes the same spirit of Good winning over Evil. So, where are you planning to celebrate Holi this year? 

Wherever you are planning to go for an exciting Holi experience this year, do remember to book hotel online in advance.

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“People, can’t live with them, can’t live without them”

Sorry for modifying the world-famous quote, but that’s kind of what I feel for people around me. You see, you take occasional bouts of depression (since the last 8 years) and then add some anxiety, insomnia and dreadfulness to it, what you get is an adult perfectly incapable of doing anything productive, or even thinking straight. And as people already know about the “Winter blues” and what these can do to people all around the world, let’s not go into much details about that. Let’s just say, a overly talkative girl stops talking completely even with her family with whom she lives, she stops all contact with every friend and family and whoever else she knows, she cannot work, nor can play, her mind is numb and dazed throughout the day (without the influence of any external influences), and I guess you kind of get an idea.

Hence, for an round-the-clock anxious and timid adult like me, who has lost all her confidence to even ask for change from the shopkeeper, traveling solo  after a gap of two years meant frantic planning, continuous worries about the ways I can mess up things, anxiety attacks before the trip, thinking of and trying to cancel the trip at the dead of the night, and other unmentionable shameful pre-trip symptoms. But, when the desperation to get out of your despondent state bites you, (no, not a travel bug or something like that) you do not just stop planning a trip, even after waiting for 4 months. You see, you already know what it feels like to travel to a place alone…a place you have never visited before, and stay there where no one knows you, and you know how much this experience can cure you of your dementors.

And that’s the intro of How I Went to Shantiniketan

Yeah, for the first time in my life.

“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery,” said Benjamin in We Bought a Zoo. Well, it took much more than that.

  Scene 1: Getting frustrated and anxious inside a bus on the way to the station, as quite unpredictably, there is a huge traffic jam at 9.30 in the morning somehow, on ALL the roads through which I traveled.

Scene 2: Running on the platform, aka Geet in Jab We Met, towards a train which had left (exactly on schedule, somehow ) on 10.10am, while you reached at 10.12am.

Sadly, my life is not like Jab We Met’s and there was no one in the train who found me beautiful enough to become a Raj. 😥

Also, do not always complain about a late-running trains all the time, they will start right on time when you actually need them to be late.

Scene 3: Getting aboard the next unreserved train to Bolpur, and having the most peaceful long journey of your life, as, throughout the 3 hrs, there were just 5-7 people in the entire compartment, which gives you space enough to treat your coach as a lounge-cum-drawing room.

A spot where the train was stalled for around 20mins.

Scene 4: Bolpur station, then a ride to your hotel,(which was disappointing again, but more about that in the next article), having a sumptuous Bengali lunch at 4 in the evening,  and then cancelling all your plans of going out, you promptly go off to sleep.

Scene 5: The whole evening, till night, is the start of the anti-depressant I needed. Well, Santana, doodling, sketching attempts, writing, drinking good ol’ Old Monk and smoking up (not necessarily in that order) should have helped anyway.

Add to that dancing in front of a life-size mirror and you get yourself a happy girl, with no more needs in life. 😀 😀

Scene 6: Getting out of your room the first thing in the morning (needs to be mentioned that I stayed in a single room with a portico in front of my room and just one other room in that wing), I meet A. A is a painter from Holland who rolls his own cigarettes (yeah that’s what I noticed the first thing about him), is staying in Calcutta since November, studying and painting, and has come to visit the art department of Visva Bharati. We started talking about our respective perspectives about the City of Joy, how so many artists  in the world have to work in unproductive jobs in order to earn their bread, and other miscellaneous topics throughout the morning.

I wondered to myself about my confidence while talking to a complete stranger from another country, while I run away from the ones I have known all my life in my own city. Mind does work in weird ways.

Anyway, A left that afternoon for Calcutta and I do not have any kind of correspondence with him.

Scene 7: Walking for almost 20-30mins on a warm and sunny winter morning to the Visva-Bharati Museum, and staring in awe at everything. A new place…with no one to disturb me…even if they do, I’m not obliged in any way to make communication with them. Such relief solitude can bring…such peace and saneness, and as a result self-confidence.

Scene 8: Spending almost 3 hours in Visva Bharati Museum, trying to take it all in.

You see, growing up in a Bengali household ruled by Tagore meant reading, listening, singing, dancing, performing, play-acting, day-dreaming, studying and uniting with him, almost every day of my life. But somehow, all the plans of visiting Shantiniketan had failed in my life, except this one. And the whole museum, with the letters of correspondence, anecdotes, sketches, models, memorabilia (the Nobel’s replacement didn’t fail to sadden me), pictures and paintings  represented the world I had mentally grew up in.

Specially the letters! I guess I read all of them, wanted to take photos of each of those so that I could take them back with me, read them all at my leisure, and then woe again at my own failure to receive a single hand-written letter. In short, a long fulfilled dream. ❤

Scene 9: While walking back from the museum, noticed a Sarod Player. He was sitting there in one of the campus grounds, playing his instrument and not giving a damn about anything else. It took some guts to go and sit there near him, but I did, and as expected, he did not care and went on playing.

After about 10-12mins, he finished his raag and we started talking. He is from Bangladesh, currently studying music in Visva-Bharati. Though he seemed shier than me initially, once he started describing his home town there was no stopping him. The weather, the celebrations, the people, the greenery, the simplicity, everything was given details of, and if it had not been for a call from his friend he might have talked a lot more, and I would have loved listening.

Maybe your interest in other people piques, once there are no obligations involved. You get that from very few people you know, and from everyone you don’t yet know. Most of the times, it’s hugely disappointing, but I have rarely met people on my solo trips who has disappointed me with their tales. You travel, you meet people, you listen to their stories, at times, share your own, and in the process, somehow you gain confidence about your own story, the one which is waiting for you to start writing. 

Scene 9: No plans in the evening, so let’s go and get booze. While getting booze, you talk to a friend who suggests Kopai.

So next stop is that, obviously. Kopai was something else, entirely. Nothing there actually, just a river, a littered river-bank, a factory chimney churning out thick black smoke, and meadows. But, for someone who has visited Murti previously, just to sit there alone at the river bank for two days, that’s hardly a disappointment.

Also, saw a couple meditating on the banks, and got instantly revved up about the place. Watched my dear sunset (dear, because I love watching it every day), sitting quietly on that river bank for about half an hour, and then walked back once the light had dimmed.

Scene 10: Well the booze was still left to be bought. On the way back from Kopai, noticed an FL Off shop. (But that is an experience best told later)

Scene 11: Well, not much to say about the evening, as it went almost the same way as the previous one…the only difference being my absence of anxiety to sing, sketch, smoke and drink on the open-air portico, alone. (The waiter delivering my dinner, later was very amused and understanding).

Scene 12: So, this is, obviously the hardest part. The return.

Well, nothing much to describe here in this scene actually, except the lack of financial resources to stay in that place for a week more, really hit hard.

But As Tagore said “মনেরে আজ কহ যে, ভালো মন্দ যাহাই আসুক. সত্যে রে লও সহজে।” I vowed to take heed, and try again to accept the reality a bit more…I will start with the small things, like re-starting the blog, for instance. 😉

Special thanks to Pratik Roy Choudhuri for his perseverance and pushing me constantly to go on the trip, in spite of a whimsical, anxious, depressive and moody me trying to push him off every time. Thank you. 🙂

  Saneness and Solitude "People, can't live with them, can't live without them" Sorry for modifying the world-famous quote, but that's kind of what I feel for people around me.

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3 Cool Weekend Getaways Near West Bengal to Revive Yourself

We all handle too much pressure and stress at our workplaces and at the end of a week, the first thing we require is to chill. Now different people have a different concept of chilling. While some prefer to hit the nightclubs or restaurants, some definitely crave to go for a short trip. If you belong to the second group and if you’re always looking for new weekend getaways, then you have to read this write-up.

Best Weekend Getaways Near West Bengal

Digha

It is hard to find a person who lives in West Bengal but has never been to Digha. Situated at the West Bengal-Orissa border, Digha is the most popular tourist destination in West Bengal. You can visit this weekend getaway by road or by train, and there are tons of hotels to stay in. Everybody loves the sea and Digha lets you explore the Bay of Bengal in every possible way you want. There are mainly two beaches, the old Digha beach, and the new Digha beach. Even a few days ago, the old Digha beach was starting to lose its beauty due to dirt. But with the Government’s initiative, it has been rejuvenated. Also, the New Digha beach is getting more and more popular among the tourists. To catch a glimpse of the sea and to refresh your otherwise boring life, head to Digha.

Baranti

Baranti is a small village situated at the bank of Muradi Lake and at the bottom of the Biharinath and Panchkot Hills. The beauty of this place lies in its serenity and calmness. You can reach here by train or by car. If you are fed up with the chaos of your daily life, and if you are craving to get some fresh air then Baranti is the place for you. There are several hotels in Baranti where you can let go of the tiredness and enjoy the solitude. The popular places to visit here are, the Muradi Dam, the Biharinath Temple, the Ajodhya Hill and so on. You can even go fishing and enjoy trekking at this beautiful place.

Bolpur

Finally, the place which would make a perfect weekend getaway is, Bolpur. Bolpur is not only famous for its natural beauty, but also because of its rich cultural heritage. Once you visit Bolpur you have to visit Tagore’s ashram, Rabindra Bharati Museum, the Visva Bharati University and so on. If you want to catch Bolpur at its best form, you better visit at the time of Holi or Poush Mela. These are the two occasions when you can explore this place in the best way. You can go there by train or by road.

So, the next time you feel suffocated with the same old city life and crave to breathe, all you need to do is just pack your bags, get a train and disappear. And when you finally return to your daily schedule, you would feel happy and pumped up. And that would obviously give you new inspirations to work. So, Jet. Set. Go.

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Looking for healthy breakfast ideas in Bolpur? Here are some delicious and nutritious options that you can enjoy at the best hotels and restaurants in the town.

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Panthashala is one of the best hotels in Bolpur Santiniketan, offering luxurious amenities & outstanding service to guests.

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If you are also willing to soak the essence of the serene surroundings of Bolpur, all you need to do is book a suitable mode of transport and look for the best hotel. The best you can do is look for a few vital qualities indicating that the hotel you are booking is indeed reliable and can make your trip to Bolpur memorable.

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Club Central, the best hotel in Bolpur, offers a spacious boardroom with enough space for up to 50 guests. The boardroom is equipped with all the modern amenities you need for a successful meeting, including a large screen, projector, and sound system.

Book our well-equipped premium boardroom today and write your own success story. Dial 9800815126 now.

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Looking for the best multi-cuisine restaurants in Bolpur for Indian dishes? Check out our comprehensive guide to satisfy your cravings for delicious Indian cuisine.

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Looking for offbeat places near Bolpur? Check out our list of top destinations and stay at the best hotel in Bolpur for a memorable trip.

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Looking for a comfortable and affordable hotel in Bolpur? Look no further than Club Central Hotel. Our hotel offers a range of amenities to make your stay enjoyable, including complimentary breakfast every morning.

Club Central is a popular hotel located in the town of Bolpur, Santiniketan. The hotel features well-appointed rooms and suites equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and en suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the hotel's on-site restaurant and take advantage of facilities such as free Wi-Fi, and a meeting room. With its convenient location in the heart of Bolpur, Club Central is an ideal choice for both business and travelers.

Whether you're here for business or pleasure, our friendly staff is dedicated to making your stay in Bolpur a memorable one. Book your room at Club Central Hotel today and experience the best that this beautiful city has to offer.

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Wedding Banquet Halls in Bolpur, Santiniketan

Central Square is the wedding banquet hall of Club Central hotel in Bolpur, Santiniketan. This hall is available for weddings and other events. This wedding venue accommodated 500 guests at a time. There is also another banquet hall in Club Central. This hall is accommodated 50-70 guests at a time and this banquet is available for small parties. So book your venue now and make your wedding day more memorable.

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