Shonar Bengal

TV star Sumona Chakravarti immerses herself in Bengal's scenic landscapes, vibrant culture and everything else that composes the state's unique character.

Host Sumona is visiting East Kolkata’s Tangra region. She listens to Sanjay Mandal group’s music, buys a book and visits Sahaj Band. She explores Topsia’s rooftop café, Offbeat, and watches a play.

Sumona Chakraborty visits the Sundarbans, enjoys a lyrical drama and goes shopping. After boating excursions, she learns how to make crab curry. She arrives at Jhorkhali to see the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Sumona goes from the city to the mountains. She finishes river rafting in Darjeeling, completes her rock-climbing training at H.M.I. and dines at the legendary mountaineer, Kushang Sherpa’s house.

Sumona enjoys paragliding after reaching Kalimpong. She visits the tea garden and relishes different types of tea. Later, she meets the members of the Mantra band and learns a few Nepali words.

After completing her training, Sumona experiences the Tenzing rock climb and rides the toy train there. She goes to the Kevinter’s restaurant and reminisces about her past and shops on the Mall Road.