Visit the Indian Museum in Kolkata

If you go to a big city, you might want to look for a museum. Museums take you into the past of that country or city. There are many such museums in almost every country in the world; Which is not only domestic but world famous. This may be due to the size of the museum or its diverse collection. Like British Museum in London, National Museum in Delhi, British Metropolitan Museum, Vatican Museum in Rome, Louvre Museum in Paris are world famous.

Visit the Indian Museum in Kolkata

The Indian Museum in Kolkata can be mentioned as an example of a world class museum in our subcontinent as well. Initially known as the Asiatic Museum, this renowned museum in the subcontinent was established by the Asiatic Society on February 2, 1814. Later it was named the Imperial Museum. Which at that time became the largest museum in the subcontinent. There are various disciplined activities in this multidisciplinary institution. Consequently, it is regarded as an important national institution in the Indian state structure. Architect W.L. Granville laid the foundation of the Victorian building here in 1867, which was completed in 1875. The museum, located in the present palace next to Sabuj Maidan on Chowringhee Road, was opened to the public in 1878. Presently, the galleries of the Archaeological Department of the museum house artifacts from pre and early historical, Maurya, Sunga, Satavahana, Gandhara, Kushan, Gupta, Pala-Sena, Chandela, Hoysala and Chola periods as well as other multi-period artifacts. , When it comes to the oldest civilizations in the world, the Egyptian civilization comes to mind. But without the mysterious history of the mummy, Egyptian civilization would lose much of its luster. So the museum has a special gallery to highlight the Egyptian civilization. The main attraction is the mummy, which displays many ancient artifacts from the Egyptian civilization. In addition, inscriptions, manuscripts and seals in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Persian, Urdu and Arabic languages ​​are noteworthy.

Indian ancient, medieval and modern coins are displayed in several galleries. The art wing displays Indian paintings, textiles and decorative items as well as artefacts from Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Iran. The anthropology wing of the museum houses the Department of Archeology and Cultural Anthropology and has a gallery with various musical instruments. There are many galleries of science branches run by Zoological Survey of India, Geological Survey of India, Botanical Survey of India. Zoological galleries display insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The economic plant branch includes the collection of herbs, vegetable fibers, dye plants, gums and resins, alcohol, oils and oilseeds. The collection of the Department of Geology is divided into five sections - Shivalik fossils, surface and meteorites, rocks and minerals, invertebrate and vertebrate fossils. The museum is managed by eight coordinating working committees—education, presentation, publication, conservation, photography, medicine, modeling and library. These committees focus on video and printed information dissemination, imaging, maintenance of museum objects, promotion of public relations and education programs based on the growing needs of museum and visitors as a whole. Apart from internal lectures, seminars, exhibitions and other cultural activities in the museum, the museum authority organizes outdoor activities such as international, inter-country, traveling exhibitions. This historical museum is about two hundred years old. Although initially established on a small scale, it gradually grew in both its scope and reputation. Today, the museum ranks first not only in the subcontinent, but in the world. And not only its own, but with almost two hundred years of history, it still shows visitors many things in the history of the world.

Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary:

Dhaka to Siliguri in West Bengal. From there 140 km by car. If you cross the road, you will reach .There are tourist lodges to stay. Arnav Sanyal has come back and wrote.

Innumerable trees, perennial rivers, canals, sandy river banks and vast fields of grass - this is the 'Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary'. The area of ​​this sanctuary is about 216 square meters. The sanctuary was established in 1941 to preserve India's one-horned rhinoceros species, but is now a sanctuary for several species of wild animals including the rhinoceros.  Apart from this Torsha river flows the Malangi River towards the east-west of the sanctuary. Jaldapara Sanctuary is surrounded by dense forest. And there is a diverse collection of different species of wild animals inside the sanctuary!

Jaldapara Sanctuary is famous for the one-horned rhinoceros, there are also Royal Bengal tigers, panthers, rabbits, wild elephants, various species of deer, wild boar, bison etc. Apart from this, you will also find many other species of birds including Hornbill, Eagle, Shikara, Harigilla and 8 species of wild pigeons. Wild rooster or chickens are often seen. Surrey Among the snakes you will find different types of chameleons, pythons, bungalow snakes etc. But the interesting thing is that all these things are given to you Must ride on the back of an elephant! Because elephants are the only means of movement inside the sanctuary!

One of the main attractions of Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is 'Toto Village'. The Toto tribe lives in this village located on the north side of the sanctuary. These tribal people are isolated from the so-called civilized society. The population of Toto Village is around 950. If you visit this village, you can understand the outline of primitive human society. There are ruins of an ancient fort and 'Baniya Lake' here. The fort is locally known as 'Nala Rajar Ghar'. The popular belief is that the mighty 'Nala Raja' of the Puranas lived in this fort. Apart from this, there are many tea gardens around the sanctuary. If you want, you can come here and see the technology of processing tea leaves. But in this case it is better to contact the tea garden authorities in advance.

how to go?

It is quite easy to get to 'Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary' from Bangladesh. He took a bus from Dhaka and went to Siliguri in West Bengal via Burimari Land Port at Lalmonirhat. From there 140 km by car. If you cross the road, you will reach Madarihat via Alipurduar.  From Dhaka to Siliguri you will get direct ticket of Shyamoli Paribhan.

You can also visit Jaldapara Sanctuary on vacation for four to five days. If you spend two days there and leave early on the third day, you will reach Burimari in the afternoon, take a bus in the evening and reach Dhaka the next day.

Kalimpong:

Suddenly you will be greeted by beautiful hill forests and the majestic Teesta River. From here the mountainous winding path will start. Teesta river will accompany you till Teesta market. The second part of the journey will start from there. Even if the Teesta river is not with you at this time, you will not feel lonely. Because you will see the beautiful 'Kangchenjunga' in the vast canvas of the sky! Dense green forest all around. On one hand the attraction of Himalayas and on the other hand the attraction of vast valleys. And with sunny weather. Yes, I am talking about Kalimpong in the Indian state of West Bengal.

On your way to Kalimpong, nature with its bountiful beauty will be your companion. 'Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary' is on the way from the nearest big city Siliguri. One has to go through almost the entire sanctuary. But drive very carefully inside this sanctuary, so as not to disturb the peace of elephants, bison or tigers. As a reward for this alertness, you can enjoy the nature of the forest, if you are lucky you will see a flock of deer or flying birds. This route through the sanctuary will end at 'Sevak'. At this time you will suddenly see beautiful mountain forest and beautiful Teesta river. From here the mountainous winding path will start. Teesta river will accompany you till Teesta market. The second part of the journey will start from there. Even if the Teesta river is not with you at this time, you will not feel lonely. Because you will see the beautiful 'Kangchenjunga' in the vast canvas of the sky.

Kalimpong is a unique creation of nature. It is situated in the foothills of Darjeeling in the Bhutan-Tibet-Sikkim border region at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. Kalimpong was an important trading city when the trade route between Tibet, Bhutan and Sikkim was open. The excellent climate of Kalimpong attracted the British to build a city here. The Old Church, Graham's House, Morgan House, Golf Course etc. continue the British heritage.

Kalimpong is now a tourist destination. Kalimpong is famous for its variety of orchids and flower gardens. You will see them, and you will see them through binoculars. Actually it is an observatory. From here you can see the entire Himalayas at a glance. Apart from this you will see Teesta river and plains in the distance.

Kalimpong is another place to visit. Graham's house. A huge educational institution set up on a hill about 500 acres of land. It has its own farm house, bakery, poultry farm and hospital within the premises. It is a pleasant place to visit.

Also, 2 km from the city is 'Kalibari' and the remarkable architectural style is 'Mangaldham'. The most important thing is to avoid the hustle and bustle and see the distant Himalayas sitting on the hill of Kalimpong. There will be silence all around in the evening, you will spread your lazy body on the balcony of the hotel or bungalow and listen to the song of rattlesnakes in the mountain forest.

It is quite easy to reach Kalimpong from Bangladesh. He took a bus from Dhaka and went to Siliguri in West Bengal via Burimari Land Port at Lalmonirhat. Kalimpong is a two and a half hour drive from there. If you leave Dhaka at night, you will reach Kalimpong the next day via Siliguri in the afternoon. There are all kinds of hotels to stay here from cheap to expensive. From Dhaka to Siliguri you will get direct ticket of Shyamoli Paribhan.

You can also visit Kalimpong on a four day holiday. If you spend two days there and leave early on the third day, you will reach Burimari in the afternoon, by bus in the evening and reach Dhaka early the next day.