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Top 5 Places to Visit in West Bengal

Located in the eastern part of India, West Bengal is one of the surreal places where you will find everything. From the mighty Ganges to the mangrove - Tripclap
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Top 5 Places to Visit in West Bengal
Located in the eastern part of India, West Bengal is one of the surreal places where you will find everything. From the mighty Ganges to the mangrove forest, with lofty Himalayas and tranquil seashores, West Bengal is a place that has it all. Adding to its geographical significance, the state celebrates the UNESCO-titled Durga Puja festival and is certainly known for its distinct taste in unique architecture and sublime crafts, ranging from jewellery to best-class sarees. The state has witnessed extraordinary things, whether it be the locations, the history or its intellectual people. To provide a context, the state is home to the Bengal Renaissance, the world's first nationalist movement. Its culture is reflected in its art, music, literature, and cuisine. The place is also the headquarters of ISCKON, the seat of Ramakrishnan Paramhansa and the largest producer of jute.

Going back to history, West Bengal dates back to the 6th century BC, when the region was inhabited by the Banga people. The region was part of the Maurya Empire during the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. In the 1st century BC, it was conquered by the emperor Ashoka. The region was later ruled by the Gupta Empire, the Pala Empire, and the Sena dynasty. The region was invaded by Muslim armies in the 12th century, and was later ruled by the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. It was eventually annexed by the British East India Company in 1765. The region became an Indian state in 1947, after Indian independence.

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West Bengal Tour Packages

Sip the best tea in Darjeeling

Nestled in the mighty lesser Himalayas, sprawled with tea estate on the other side and glorying the magnificence view of Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling is a place which never looses its charm after multiple visits.

The hills around Darjeeling were first inhabited by the Lepcha people. The area was largely unexplored until the mid-19th century, when the British East India Company started to map and trade in the region. In 1835, British surveyor and explorer Andrew Waugh announced the discovery of the "Roof of the World", and in 1839, a British expedition led by Sir George Everest arrived in the area. It was in the year 1866, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was opened, making the town the first railway station in the Himalayas. In 1885, the Darjeeling Tea Association was formed to promote the cultivation and sale of the world popular Darjeeling tea.

With mix culture of Bhutanese and Bengalis, the place is much to look out for. The natural beauty of Darjeeling is the main attraction for tourists. The Himalayas, tea plantations, and Buddhist monasteries are some of the main features that make Darjeeling a popular tourist destination.Drop here anytime and find your suitable stay, the place is as welcoming as the people here
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Places to visit in West Bengal

Bankura
Bankura
Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar
Darjeeling
Darjeeling
Durgapur
Durgapur
Gopalpur
Gopalpur
Haldia
Haldia
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri
Kalimpong
Kalimpong
Kolkata
Kolkata
Kurseong
Kurseong
Malda
Malda
Murshidabad
Murshidabad
Navadvipa
Purulia
Purulia
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Siliguri
Siliguri
Sundarbans
Sundarbans
Bishnupur
Bishnupur
Digha
Digha
Dooars
Dooars
Jaldhaka
Mirik
Mandarmani
Mandarmani
Cooch Behar
Darjeeling, West Bengal Tour Packages

Enjoy the "City of Joy", Kolkata

The City of Joy, or rightly said as the cultural capital of India, holds much more than you think of. Every street is intertwined with stories and the people here. Whether it's Mother Teresa, Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, or Subhash Chandra Bose, the place is defined by its people and, more importantly, the audacity it embodies in its culture.The city still holds onto its vintage outlook, and that has given it a different charm from the other metropolitan cities in India.
Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal and the largest city in eastern India and the third most populous city in India, after Mumbai and Delhi. It is also the commercial and financial hub of East India.

Kolkata was ruled by the British East India Company during the 18th and 19th centuries. The city was the centre of the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. Kolkata is an important economic and cultural centre in India and the region, and is home to numerous educational and cultural institutions, including the University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, and the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

The city is known for its colonial architecture, art, and culture. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Kolkata include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, Kalighat Kali Temple, Marble Palace, and Birla Temple. Satiate yourself with Bengali cuisine or drape in the unique saree work, Kolkata will definitely win your heart.
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Places to visit in West Bengal

Bankura
Bankura
Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar
Darjeeling
Darjeeling
Durgapur
Durgapur
Gopalpur
Gopalpur
Haldia
Haldia
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri
Kalimpong
Kalimpong
Kolkata
Kolkata
Kurseong
Kurseong
Malda
Malda
Murshidabad
Murshidabad
Navadvipa
Purulia
Purulia
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Siliguri
Siliguri
Sundarbans
Sundarbans
Bishnupur
Bishnupur
Digha
Digha
Dooars
Dooars
Jaldhaka
Mirik
Mandarmani
Mandarmani
Cooch Behar
Kolkata, West Bengal Tour Packages

Discover the art at Bishnupur

If you are aware of the well-known Terracotta architecture and are fond of it, then you must visit Bishnupur. Located on the banks of the Jamuna River and a distance of 134 km from Kolkata, the city is glorified with its unique taste in architecture, culture, and music that is a treat for the eyes at every stop. The town is also famous for its handicrafts, and the most famous of these are the Bishnupur dolls, made of terracotta.
 
To give a little overview, Bishnupur is a town and municipality in Bankura district in West Bengal. The town was founded in the seventeenth century by Malla kings who ruled over a large area in what is now Bankura district and Paschim Medinipur district. The Malla kings were devotees of the god Vishnu, and the town was named after him. The temples were built at the behest of the kings, and the artisans who created the temples were considered the best in the region.

One of the interesting facts apart from the architecture here is that the temples are clustered in the area around the palace of the Malla kings. The most famous of these temples is the terracotta temple dedicated to the god Raghunath. The temple was built in the seventeenth century and is decorated with terracotta carvings. The other famous temples are the ones dedicated to the gods Madanmohan, Radhamohan, Jagannath, and Shyamaladevi.
The climate of Bishnupur is tropical, so one must visit in the winter season to enjoy every bit of it.
 
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Places to visit in West Bengal

Bankura
Bankura
Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar
Darjeeling
Darjeeling
Durgapur
Durgapur
Gopalpur
Gopalpur
Haldia
Haldia
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri
Kalimpong
Kalimpong
Kolkata
Kolkata
Kurseong
Kurseong
Malda
Malda
Murshidabad
Murshidabad
Navadvipa
Purulia
Purulia
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Siliguri
Siliguri
Sundarbans
Sundarbans
Bishnupur
Bishnupur
Digha
Digha
Dooars
Dooars
Jaldhaka
Mirik
Mandarmani
Mandarmani
Cooch Behar
Bankura, Bishnupur, West Bengal Tour Packages

Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Shantiniketan

Shantinektan is one of those places which is very unique in the Indian subcontinent. The place is intoxicated with music, art, and poetry, which provide a different energy all together, and coincidently, no tourist is left unsynchronised when they visit the place.

Shantiniketan is a small town in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India. It was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1901 as a rural retreat for artists and scholars. He named it "Shantiniketan", which means "Abode of Peace".

People visit here and spend a perfect weekend detoxifying from the urban lifestyle. The attraction of Shantiniketan here is manifold. Firstly, it is a place of great natural beauty, with hills and forests all around. Secondly, it is home to the renowned Visva-Bharati University, which was founded by Rabindranath Tagore. Thirdly, it has a long and illustrious history, having been founded in 1901. And lastly, it is a place where one can find a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. One can simply take a walk and hear the songs and people practising art, which leaves one with nothing but inspiration all around. Perhaps these are many such reasons why it is named Shantiniketan.
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Places to visit in West Bengal

Bankura
Bankura
Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar
Darjeeling
Darjeeling
Durgapur
Durgapur
Gopalpur
Gopalpur
Haldia
Haldia
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri
Kalimpong
Kalimpong
Kolkata
Kolkata
Kurseong
Kurseong
Malda
Malda
Murshidabad
Murshidabad
Navadvipa
Purulia
Purulia
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Siliguri
Siliguri
Sundarbans
Sundarbans
Bishnupur
Bishnupur
Digha
Digha
Dooars
Dooars
Jaldhaka
Mirik
Mandarmani
Mandarmani
Cooch Behar
West Bengal Tour Packages

Set yourself for an adventure at Sundarbans

How can we leave it without mentioning the most popular species on earth, the Royal Bengal Tiger? If you haven’t seen the enigma of this animal, then you must come down to this exotic location in West Bengal.

The Sundarbans is a huge area of mangrove forests, estuaries, and tidal flats in the Ganges Delta of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are considered one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in the world. It is home to a large number of plant and animal species, including the Bengal tiger, Indian rhinoceros, and Morelet's crocodile. The Sundarbans are also an important fishery, with an annual catch of over 3,000 tonnes. The main sources of income in the area are fishing, tourism, and agriculture.

Tourists here book a boathouse or a ferry and explore the island in search of some adventure and a glimpse of the Royal Bengal Tiger. At just a distance of 110 km from Kolkata, you can book your weekend and experience the place like never before.
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Places to visit in West Bengal

Bankura
Bankura
Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar
Darjeeling
Darjeeling
Durgapur
Durgapur
Gopalpur
Gopalpur
Haldia
Haldia
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri
Kalimpong
Kalimpong
Kolkata
Kolkata
Kurseong
Kurseong
Malda
Malda
Murshidabad
Murshidabad
Navadvipa
Purulia
Purulia
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Gangasagar (Sagardwip)
Siliguri
Siliguri
Sundarbans
Sundarbans
Bishnupur
Bishnupur
Digha
Digha
Dooars
Dooars
Jaldhaka
Mirik
Mandarmani
Mandarmani
Cooch Behar
Sundarbans, West Bengal Tour Packages
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