West Bengal Travel Guide

Kolkatta

Kolkata is the face of West Bengal! It offers a glimpse of what the entire state is all about. Be its British Raj buildings, sprawling gardens, historical colleges, buzzing nightlife, or delicious food, Kolkata has all the necessary factors to be one of the finest places to visit in India. Being home to a talented generation of poets, film producers, writers and Nobel Prize winners, Kolkatta is also a cultural capital of the country. Get ready to be wooed by the nominal prices of things, the meandering streets with old-fashioned houses, and an innumerable variety of sweets on your trip to Kolkatta. Some of the best places to visit here are Howrah Bridge, Jorasanko Thakurbari, Park Street, Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens etc

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Shantiniketan

A small town near Bolpur, Shantiniketan is better known as the Treasure Trove of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The Shantiniketan campus is decked with splendid sculptures, murals, frescoes, and paintings of Rabindranath, Nandalal Bose, Binodbehari Mukhopadhyay and Ramkinkar.Shantiniketan is also considered as one of the best historical places in West Bengal.

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Mandarmani

Well-known as the longest drivable beach in India, Mandarmani is one of the best places to visit in West Bengal. Located around 14kms from Chaulkhola, Mandarmani is the fastest growing tourist attraction in West Bengal. The village offers a calm atmosphere amidst which the travellers can unwind and loosen themselves. One can enjoy water sports like surfing, banana boat rides, jet skiing, ATV bikes and bungee trampoline here.

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Sunderbans

This is what makes West Bengal entitled for praises, the Sundarban! Being world’s largest delta and also the largest forest, Sunderban is on the bucket list of many travel enthusiasts around the world. Sundarban National Park, creating the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve has also received acknowledgment as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.

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Digha

Digha, a sea-side city is and an ideal weekend destination from Kolkata. This place is extremely popular among tourists for its pristine beach and clean beaches. Donot forget to have the fried fish that the locals sell, follow trails left behind by crabs,collect sea shells and sip on coconut water while lazing under an umbrella on the beach.

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Darjeeling

Apart from Kolkata, Darjeeling is a famous tourist attraction in West Bengal. Darjeeling is the destination that provides the opportunity to unwind amidst the picturesque and tranquil environ. Blessed with tea estates, white magnolias, red rhododendrons, colonial-era buildings and the Toy-Train facility, this hill station in West Bengal is a perfect holiday destination in India. Best places to visit here are Tiger Hill, Peace Pagoda, Batasia Loop, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary and Neora National Park.

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Tea Plucking in Makaibari

If you like tea, then you should definitely visit this organic Darjeeling tea estate. For a more in-depth experience, reserve a day ahead through Makaibari homestays, which includes a factory visit, lunch in a local homestay, tea tasting and a plantation walk with tea plucking.

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Visit Victoria Memorial Hall

After visiting the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkatta, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Europe. This iconic structure in Kolkata is dedicated to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and is 103 meters in length, 69 meters wide, and 56 meters high. This place is now open to the public for its surrounding gardens and interior museum.

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Explore the Marble Palace

Built by a Bengali merchant Raja Rajendra Mullick, this incredible building is made up of 26 varieties of Italian marbles. This palace is one of the most elegant and best well-maintained houses in Kolkata. Although the interior of the Marble Palace consists of modern furniture, the outdoor décor stays true to the Bangali roots. No wonder, Marble Palace is considered as one the famous tourist spot in West Bengal.

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Science City

One of the largest science centres in India, Science City is established by the National Council of Science Museum. This place encourages learning in the most entertaining manner, with interactive exhibits and 3D theatre experiences. Science City is one of the most frequently visited tourist places in Kolkata and a preferred place for people of all ages.

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Wildlife Trek in Sundarbans

The Sundarban National Park is a treat for travellers who love adventure and wildlife. The Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove belt and has also been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site. Visitors here, get to witness the astonishing wonders of local flora and fauna, including royal white Bengal tigers, colorful breed of birds and reptiles, salt-water crocodiles and many other rare species that have made the Sunderban Forests their home.

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