Assam's wildlife sanctuary reopens
The dream destination for wildlife lovers - Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has finally reopened its gates to tourists. The sanctuary is spread over 38.8 sq km and widely known for the exotic Indian One-horned Rhino population. With 93 rhinos in the park living in a 16 sq km habitat you will also find nearly 2000 migratory birds, a huge number of reptiles and other wild animals including leopards, wild boars, elephants, barking deer and wild buffaloes, among others.
The Festival of Lights
Durga Puja has just concluded with a Big Grand Carnival in Kolkata, West Bengal. Dignitaries from UNESCO with other foreign delegates, domestic and international travelers have witnessed a great spectacle. Now is the time to celebrate DIWALI - the Festival Of Lights. A unique festival celebrated all over India with tremendous enthusiasm, colours, decorations and most importantly lights and firecrackers. On Diwali nights, Indian skies will showcase jaw dropping sights of millions of firecrackers exploding like big blooming stars. People would come out on road and celebrate with lights and rangolis.
Parallel to Diwali, West Bengal will host another big festival on the same day - The KALI PUJA. Another unique event will be celebrated with equal enthusiasm all-over West Bengal with varieties of pandals and idols of Devi Kali portraying the quintessential Indian culture.
