Bhutan Re-opening for Tourism

Bhutan had, so far, remained isolated from the rest of the world, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 was not at all severe in Bhutan, affecting only a very small percentage of Bhutan residents. That was mainly due to their isolated nature, tucked away in the lap of the Himalayas, and not allowing any cross-borderContinue reading “Bhutan Re-opening for Tourism”

Sikkim Transport Connectivity

Sikkim, the least populous state in India, is strategically one of the most important. Sikkim is tucked away in the high hills of the Himalayas, and is connected to the rest of India through only one major road. Sikkim borders 3 countries, China, Nepal and Bhutan, and parts of it are disputed with China. WithContinue reading “Sikkim Transport Connectivity”

Gangasagar Mela during 3rd Wave

Last year, the Kumbha Mela at Haridwar formed a massive super spreader from where the second wave of Covid-19 started all over India. Kumbha Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, was banned by the Uttarakhand Government, though there was no rule stopping pilgrims from visiting as tourists and bathing in the Ganga river.Continue reading “Gangasagar Mela during 3rd Wave”

Silk Route Market Cities Today

The ancient silk route has been one of the greatest trade routes connecting east and west Eurasia. The ancient cities in the ancient world have still retained their prominence in defining world trade across the land. The surrounding desert and large swathes of inhospitable lands make the Silk Road and its cities an ideal locationContinue reading “Silk Route Market Cities Today”

Presence of Tiger at Buxa National Park

It is no surprise, the once fertile Bengal plain, which was home to the Royal Bengal tigers, has seen tigers decreasing up to their extinction in the recent past. Illegal hunting, presence of localities, absence of well-defined biosphere borders, and the presence of national highways and rail routes have destroyed the once rich biodiversity landscape.Continue reading “Presence of Tiger at Buxa National Park”

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