West Bengal At A Glance
| Famous Features | Architectural Marvels, Hill stations, Ancient religious sites, Beaches, City malls,… |
| Activities To Do | Trekking, Cable car ride, Toy train ride, Garden visitings, Beach fun, Religious and monument site exploring,… |
| Season | All The Seasons, Especially Winter Season |
| Famous For | Honeymoon spots and Historical sites |
| Suitable For | Family trips, Gang trips, Cultural and archaeological trips. |
Top Places To Explore In Tamilnadu
- Darjeeling
- Kolkata
- Haldia
- Sundarban
- Mandarmani
- Murshidabad
- Howrah
- Kurseong
- Digha
- Siliguri
- Hooghly
- Bishnupur
Darjeeling
Darjeeling is a rejuvenating town in the Himalayan Foothills. And it is also known as the “Queen of Hills” due to its gorgeous scenery. The views of Kanchenjunga and the misty mountain ranges are a retreat for nature enthusiasts. Once the summer season starts, Darjeeling is the hotspot of tourism because of its cold weather. One of the main spots in Darjeeling is Tiger Hills. After the chill hill climb, The enthralling view of the world’s third-highest hill Kanchenjunga is worth the activity. Another tourist attraction in Darjeeling is the toy train ride. Ropeway called cable car ride is available for stunning views which will be a memorable experience.
Kolkata
Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal State, is a cultural hub. It has people following various communities. Sure to fall in love with captivating sights of tourist sites. The rich biodiversity of Kolkata is marvellous. There are many religious sites like Temples, Mosques and Churches that are ancient buildings. One of the wonderful architectural structures is Victoria Memorial Hall. It has a museum itself with huge collections from the British Era. A superb place Eco-park represents the 7 wonders of the world and is quite suitable to visit with family. An extraordinary structure, Howrah Bridge, the great Eden Gardens Ground, Science Museum (Theme Park cum Museum) and Quest Mall are the famous tourist places other than peaceful worship spots in Kolkata.
Haldia
Haldia is an unspoilt beautiful place that is known for its culture. Even being a Port Town, it has the touch of rustic life among the people. Parallelly it’s a trading hotspot. The sceneries of Haldia are like picture-perfect paintings. The pleasant ambience and diversity make the river region a great escapade. Haldia coast guard jetty in the township is a remarkable place where the roads are found crowded. Because of the soothing ambience, it receives people and offers an amazing sunset view. Bhalugata riverside is also a place known for its sunset view. Ramjet Temple, Statue of The Freedom Fighter Matangini, Mahishadal Rajbari Museum and Haldia City-center Sopping Mall are the finest places to visit. Ganga Sagar Mela is a famous festival celebrated every year in January month.
The Sundarbans
Mangroves are the strength to be a scenic location for ecotourism. Rare and unique animal species like Bengal- Tigers, Birds, Crocodiles and Reptiles can be witnessed while visiting Sundarbans. And species like the Ganges are also habitat in the mangrove areas. Stunning sights of dense forests which are formed by wetlands attract visitors. Sundarban National Park includes interesting spots like Sajnekhali Bird’s Sanctuary. Here the pretty bird species live. Tin Kona Island is a picturesque place to explore wildlife. Sudhanyakhali and Sajnekhali watching towers are famous for spectating the live activities of Tigers.
Mandarmani
Mandarmani is a good spot for beach enjoyment with beautiful Sunset views. It is located in East Medinipur. Exhilarating beaches with resort facilities are suitable hangouts during holidays. And beaches have been maintained cleanly to keep them with a perfect relaxing environment. Shells and handmade product selling shops offer some better experiences. From luxurious to budget-friendly costs resorts are available. And the beach road is quite good for motorcycle riding with a refreshing climate.
Murshidabad
Hazarduari palace which had served as a royal residence is changed into a museum. It covers a huge area of 41 acres of a green meadow. Its location on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi river surrounded by ravishing scenery is admirable. Because of the 1000 decorative gateways, it is called ‘Thousand Doors’. It is a combination of Italian and Greek architectural design. This museum showcases the ‘Nawab Kingdom’ with collected relics. The historical palace ‘Nizamat Imbambara’ is the biggest mosque in Bengal. Handcrafts made of ivory and wood materials are very famous in Murshidabad. Foot Mosque, Wasif Manzil Palace, Motijheel Lake, Khosh Bagh Garden and Murshidabad Museum are also tourist places that must be visited.
Howrah
A popular city located on the Bank of the familiar Hoogly river is Howrah. It is the second-largest city in West Bengal. It has been connected with Kolkata by the ideal structure the ‘Howrah Bridge’ shimmering above the Hooghly river. Howrah botanical garden is one of the major tourist spots where you can explore the huge collections and different varieties of plants. There are 1700 species including spices and bamboos grown on the vast area of 270 acres. The Rail Museum tells the history of Indian railways and will be a good spot to visit. Avani Riverside Mall, Bangeshwar Mahadev Temple and Chandragadi Jheel are also nice places to visit.
Kurseong
A spectacular hill station located 30 km away from Darjeeling is famous for Buddha worship and serene waterfalls. The weather in this gorgeous place offers a fresh and romantic ambience. Monsoon rainfall makes the place more impressive with rich flora and fauna. Tea gardens on the sloppy landscapes are enjoyable. Then the forests of dense plants are quite thrilling to explore. Foggy morning hilltops and marvellous Sunset evenings are amazing to spend rejuvenating time. Even though it has a peaceful environment, Kurseong is suitable for making horror movies because of mysterious ghost stories talked about the place. There are many stay-ins, schools and churches.
Digha
It can be witnessed as the best picnic spot to explore the marine life of the Bay of Bengal. Shark spotting is a great activity to do in Digha coastal town. The soothing ambience makes fall in love when visiting the picturesque beaches. And there are a lot of resorts with Sea views to enjoy exotic views. Gentle waves of sandy beaches are suitable for a safe experience of beach fun. You can visit the fishing harbour in Shankarpur to explore the fisherman’s daily life. Rich marine diversity and picture-perfect scenery are spoken about this Hamlet. Religious sites and museums can also be witnessed.
Siliguri
Wonderful location in Darjeeling district to enjoy the gift of mother nature. Dense forests and sloppy landscapes adorned with tea gardens are stunning. The foothills of the Himalayas mountains are famous for eye-catching scenery. It is also spoken for the good quality timbers where several sawmills run. The city centre of Siliguri is famous for malls and amusement spots. The great Kanchenjunga stadium is located in Siliguri. Dreamland amusement park with fun and thrilling activities like water rides and fresh ambience attracts people very much. Chilapata Forest, Salugara Monastery, Mahananda Weir Wildlife sanctuary and Kalimandi are the places to visit.
Hooghly
Hooghly district developed on the banks of Hooghly river with marshy land is a very good place to escape with the family. Imambara is a heritage structure that is a remarkable feature of Muslim worship spots. Bandel Church, Shrine Basilica Bandel church, Tarakeswar Temple, and Hangseshwari Temple are the name of some worship spots that took place in Hooghly. Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama is an admirable place that must be visited. A pretty place where you can enjoy watching a variety of beautiful deers. Chandannagar Museum and Jairam Path Math are also good spots to explore.
Bishnupur
Bishnupur is an alluring spot that has many old architectural and heritage sites. Rasmancha, the spot of great architectural marvels with a peaceful environment, is a major tourist attraction in Bishnupur. The temple stands with amazing craftsmanship that will take place in the visitor’s memory. This oldest temple is maintained very well to preserve as a monument of the Malla Kingdom. At Mukutmanipur you can explore India’s second-largest earthen dam located 57 km away from the city centre. Bishnupur Mela is a festival celebrated every year in such a way to admire the Bengal culture.
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