We all know that Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) has traveled extensively across India covering most of the important Buddhist sites in this country. It was his recorded narrative that we get to see the past of India’s Buddhism and its influence on our society. Hiuen Tsang visited Nalanda between 637 and 642 CE and spent almost... The post Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

If someone is truly interested in knowing more about the colonial past of Calcutta then one must take a trip around the Dalhousie Square (B.B.D. Bag). I have been writing about several buildings around this locality for over a decade and my fascination never fails to keep exploring more and more. While exploring this locality... The post Standard Life Assurance Building  – Kolkata appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

The General Post Office (GPO) Kolkata is celebrating its 250th anniversary commemorating the installation and appointment of the post of the first Postmaster General by Warren Hastings on 31st March of 1774. I had the privilege to be a part of this festivities and was invited to lead a Heritage Walk along with two of my friends. During my initial... The post General Post Office (GPO) Kolkata appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

Nalanda Mahavihara and Rajgir have been on my radar since 2019, especially after covering the city of Bodh Gaya it was the obvious next destination. I and my friend had planned the itinerary and were about to go on this trip in 2020 but things changed as you all know and the pandemic struck. The... The post Nalanda Mahavihara Archaeological Site appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

Ranchi once was considered as a hill station and back in the golden days there were the rich and famous from Calcutta would travel to Ranchi to improve their health. No doubt Ranchi and its surrounding places have many tourist places but it really can’t be called a hill station any longer. My last statement... The post Patratu Valley appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

After covering the tombs of Islam Khan Suri and Hasan Khan Suri it’s time for me to write about the most famous landmark of Sasaram that is the tomb of Sher Shah Suri the founder and the most powerful ruler of the Sur empire. Unfortunately, the height of power that Sher Shah Suri had acquired... The post Tomb Of Sher Shah Suri appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

Before writing the blog about Sher Shah Suri I thought of going back one generation and writing the blog about the tomb of Hasan Khan Suri who was the father of Sher Shah Suri. His tomb is also located in Sasaram and located very close to the tomb of Sher Shah Suri. A Short History... The post Tomb Of Hasan Khan Suri appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

If you are visiting Sasaram then do take some time out to check the tomb of Islam Shah Suri the son of Sher Shah Suri who took over the reins of the Suri empire after his father’s death. Unlike the tombs of Sher Shah and Hasan Khan Suri (father of Sher Shah) which have beautiful... The post Tomb Of Islam Shah Suri appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

The monsoon was relentless this year and even to the end of September, it had been raining nonstop. We planned to spend three days in Sasaram with one day dedicated to visiting Rohtasgarh Fort. The only complication was the nonstop rain and that would indirectly mean the already damaged roads getting more precarious. Luckily on... The post Rohtasgarh Fort Sasaram appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more

Before I begin with the short story I want to inform you about a few things. I love writing travel blogs and previously also used to write food blogs. I have a collection of a few unfinished short stories and over the next few months, I will try to publish a few. This is the... The post Good Dogs Don’t Bark appeared first on Indian Vagabond ..read more