We are Agni and Amrita, the 2 Backpackers who decided to give stability and security of a homely life a miss and embark on a life full of adventure and mercurial experience. We both have a full time job, but that is not a deterrent to our travel dreams. Tale of 2 Backpackers is essentially the stories of our journey, travels, realizations, inspirations and aspirations. We would love to have you along with us in this journey, connect with you and exchange life experiences. We hope our travel stories encourage you to take the risk to live your dreams, even if they are not related to travel.
Tale of 2 Backpackers (the website) is definitely about our travel stories and experiences. But it is also about the story of our journey through life, coming out of our comfort zones and our transformation from just a citizen to a responsible citizen of the planet earth. We believe in responsibility and
Well, we are 2 Backpackers. Mainly because we carry 2 large backpacks with us wherever we travel. We usually prefer slow travel and do not live by the checklist. We do not have a particular travel style. We have hitchhiked during our travels as well as splurged on a fancy car (Sometimes in the same trip). We love trekking, visiting cities, exploring cultures and everything.
North-East India
Cherrapunjee – The Monsoon, Waterfall and Bliss
There is a subtle charm about Cherrapunjee (also spelt as Cherrapunji) that makes me feel peaceful and at home there. Like many of us, my first introduction to Cherrapunjee was through my textbooks where we learnt that Cherrapunjee is the place to receive the highest...
Kongthong – Into the Lives of The Whistling Village in Meghalaya
“There is a village in Meghalaya where people have a tune instead of a name” – We had heard this from our guide in Cherrapunjee when we had visited Meghalaya for the first time in 2012. I had wanted to visit the village on that trip itself, but we were told that...
Mawrynkhang Bamboo Trail Meghalaya – Guide to The Scariest Trek
Have you ever walked on a bamboo skywalk with the cliff on one side and the gorge on the other? You look down and can see the endless abyss beneath. This is said to be one of the scariest treks in Meghalaya. Scariest or not, I do not know, but the experience of the...
Trekking
Mawrynkhang Bamboo Trail Meghalaya – Guide to The Scariest Trek
Have you ever walked on a bamboo skywalk with the cliff on one side and the gorge on the other? You look down and can see the endless abyss beneath. This is said to be one of the scariest treks in Meghalaya. Scariest or not, I do not know, but the experience of the...
Trekking in Nepal: 15 Best Treks and all that you want to know
There are only a few places in the world where you can trek for days through the incredible mountain scenery and rustic rural villages. We believe that Nepal is the Holy Grail for trekkers and mountaineers. The country is the home to eight of the world’s highest...
Tungnath Chandrashila Deoriatal Trek itinerary and details (FAQs answered)
One of them is the highest of the Panch Kedars while the other has an interesting story surrounding it. I am talking about the Tungnath Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek in Uttarakhand. While Tungnath is one of the Panch (five) Kedars, Deoriatal Chandrashila trek...
Festivals
20 Colourful and Famous Festivals of India That You Must Visit
If you are visiting India or travelling across India, you are bound to come across some form of festivities all around the year. Festivals of India – this itself is such a broad term. The diversity of India is so much varied. From people to culture, religion and food,...
Holi in Vrindavan, Mathura & Barsana – Why Should You Visit?
Holi, one of the most joyous festivals of India brings a smile to a lot of faces. The festival of colour is also celebrated as a win of goodness over the evil. It is the time to let go of all the inhibitions, enjoy the experience of youthful flirtations and celebrate...
Purulia Chhau Dance and Chhau Mask : A Tryst at the Chhau-Jhumur Utsav
This post is our tribute to all the incredible people who are trying hard to revive the lost art, craft and heritage of Bengal as well as India. We had visited Purulia during the Chhau-Jhumur Utsav at Bamnia and had watched in awe the spectacular performance of...
Art & Culture
Raghurajpur, Odisha – a saga of Pattachitra, Gotipua and more
You can see the paintings of the mythological stories on the walls of their houses. The exterior of the houses is full of colours. I am talking about Raghurajpur, a village near the spiritual hub of Odisha, Puri. Raghurajpur is known for its beautiful pattachitras,...
Inside Bhopal Tribal Museum : Preserving the Cultural Heritage
The city of Lakes also has a number of museums. When we heard of the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum at Bhopal, we were not all enthusiastic to visit the place. Museums are not actually our thing, though we are fond of history and heritage. We would rather visit the...
Masks of Majuli – A Vanishing Tradition
In the days of yore, the people of Majuli heard a loud voice from the Brahmaputra. The unknown voice kept on repeating ‘Banhtote kathito, jopatote pachito’. It meant ‘you will get a piece of split from a bamboo and a basket from a bamboo grove’. The voice urged them...
Heritage & Architecture
Neermahal Palace on Rudrasagar Lake – The Iconic Attraction of Tripura
Neermahal or the water palace stands proudly on a marshy island in Rudrasagar Lake. The palace is no doubt the pride and honour of Tripura, for it is extremely gorgeous. You do not need to enter into the Neermahal Palace in Tripura to admire its beauty. The milky...
Chabimura, Tripura – a Melange of History, Myth and Lore
The Gomti River flows through the gorge within the steep rocky walls on both sides. On looking carefully, we saw a few rock carvings on the vertical faces of the mountains. Why were they there? Who made such rock carvings on the mountain faces? All these questions...
Unakoti – one of Tripura’s best-kept secrets
Unakoti or Unokoti – the word itself has an aura of grandeur in it. Unakoti literally means “one less than a crore”. That is a huge number! Legend has it that the hills of Unakoti had one 99,99,999 rock-cut images of Gods and Goddesses. When I heard this for the first...
Weekend Getaways from kolkata
Kashmir of Odisha – Daringbadi tour and all that you want to know
A trip to Daringbadi, also known as the "Kashmir of Odisha" was long due. We had been thinking of visiting this gem of Odisha since long. So when our friend wanted to go for a Daringbadi tour, more precisely a road trip, we just could not say no to it. The journey...
52 Offbeat Weekend Destinations from Kolkata
There is no doubt that Kolkata is a beautiful city and the best part is that there are many offbeat weekend destinations near Kolkata. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to weekend getaways from Kolkata. You can visit the mountains, the rural villages,...
Raghurajpur, Odisha – a saga of Pattachitra, Gotipua and more
You can see the paintings of the mythological stories on the walls of their houses. The exterior of the houses is full of colours. I am talking about Raghurajpur, a village near the spiritual hub of Odisha, Puri. Raghurajpur is known for its beautiful pattachitras,...
Chinese New Year Kolkata
New years are the time of celebration and are perhaps one of the most important festivals of the community. The Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals of the Chinese calendar. And the Chinese community in Kolkata celebrates it among mush festivities....
Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (#AKLF2017)
Kolkata loves books. And the city responds so well to cultural and literary events. So when the 8th edition of Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2017 flagged off on the 6th June 2017, the event was well received by all. The Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF)...
St John’s Church Kolkata – Reliving the history
Just as you move around the north-western corner of Raj Bhavan, the Governor’s house, you come across a Neo-classical structure – the St John’s Church Kolkata. The church stands tall as a witness to all the bygone eras of Kolkata. St. John’s Church Kolkata is the...
Our eternal Love – Darjeeling
Darjeeling Monsoons – a reverie in the rains
Happiness is Darjeeling Monsoons! Darjeeling – the one place that brings a smile to our lips as well as makes us go on a nostalgia trip. And we are not the only one; there are many Bengalis who feel the same way like us. Darjeeling – the name itself evokes a...
Breakfast at Glenary’s Bakery, Darjeeling
Glenary’s is one of the finest eateries of Darjeeling. We never fail to visit this place whenever we are at Darjeeling. Be it cakes or muffins, or the chocolates, Glenary’s never fail to make me happy. Located at a stone’s throw distance from the Mall on the Nehru...
Darjeeling – Movies, Masti and Magic
Darjeeling and Bollywood seem to be in perfect liaison while capturing romantic moments on celluloid. Time and again I have always regarded Darjeeling as one of the most romantic places of India. The film industry also have a similar thought and they have used the...
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