Visiting my hometown, Kolkata, in the winter months means family reunions and domestic trips. Perhaps the most memorable of these two things combined was checking out the town of Murshidabad—a journey of about 5 to 6 hours by road from home. Having a chaotic mix of young children, teenagers, Xennials, Boomers and even a couple of the ‘Silent’ superheroes and heroines, literally EVERYTHING had to be accounted for—from medical emergencies to baby food—and it was meticulously executed.
The first sights of this sleepy riverside borough—overlooking the nation of Bangladesh from across the Padma river—brought a huge sense of nostalgia for the elders who lived through the partition of the country after WWII, while the youngsters were completely awestruck by the raw beauty and tranquility of the place. From dawn to dusk we lapped up the atmospheric skies and scenes while gorging on sumptuous delights from the hotel kitchen and also our own abundant supplies of snacks and treats.
While most of the local sites were covered with the entire entourage, some of us ventured out on our own, armed with camera and a hungry soul, soaking up the vibes. Teatime gatherings made for more memories. Even though we spent a total of two days and nights here, the boundless attractions will fill up the next series of ‘Pictures of the Day’, and I look forward to sharing these delights with everyone.
