When the City’s Noise Meets the River’s Silence Kolkata was humming—as it always is. Yellow taxis blared their horns, chaiwalas shouted over steam, and the city’s tempo marched forward like an endless drumbeat. Amid that everyday rush, I stood with a bag packed and a restless heart, seeking something more than just a break. I […]
Between Clouds and Curry — An Unexpected Moment of Joy The wind had changed. There was something about the way the mangroves bent that evening, whispering secrets only the delta knew. Our guide had just said, “A nor’wester may hit by nightfall.” But my mind wasn’t on the weather. It was on the smell—the rich, […]
More Than Just a Fish – A Festival That Found Me I had packed my bags with only one thing on my mind—Hilsa, or as we Bengalis call it, Ilish. I was chasing the shimmer of silver scales across the glistening creeks of the Sundarbans, hungry for the famed delicacies of Bengal’s most prized fish. […]
The Queen of Fish Takes Centre Stage at the Sundarban Hilsa Festival Presented by: Sonakshi Travels The arrival of monsoon brings more than just raindrops to the lush mangroves of Sundarban—it signals the arrival of Hilsa, the undisputed Queen of Fish in Bengali cuisine. And what better way to honour this iconic delicacy than through […]
10 Delicious Hilsa Recipes Featured at the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 🌀 Introduction: A Celebration of Ilish in the Mangrove Heartland Every monsoon, the mighty rivers of the Sundarbans bring with them the queen of Bengali cuisine—Hilsa, or Ilish, as it is fondly called. The arrival of Hilsa is not just about food; it is a […]
🍽️ Introduction: Where Culture Meets Cuisine Every monsoon, when the rivers of Bengal swell with life, an age-old tradition comes alive in the mystical lands of Sundarban—the Sundarban Hilsa Festival. This event is not just a celebration of fish—it’s a tribute to the pride of Bengali cuisine, the silver delight known as Hilsa, or Ilish […]