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FASCINATING WEST BENGAL

KOLKATA

Kolkata, called ‘The City of Joy’ is India's cultural capital that showcases Bengali values, cuisine and fast food.

SUNDARBANS

Sundarbans National Park, a Unesco heritage site has the largest mangrove forests with the iconic royal Bengal tiger.

BAKKHALI

Bakkhali, a popular delta island sea beach in the southern-most tip is a low cost weekend getaway from Kolkata.

SAGARDWIP

Sagardwip, an island, is at the confluence of Ganga with Bay of Bengal where millions of Hindus take a holy dip on Makar Sankranti.

TAKI

Taki, a popular day or weekend trip on the riverine border of Ichhamati with Bangla Desh, gives a scenic view of the river and its surroundings.

NABADWIP

The spiritual destinations of Nabadwip and Mayapur, located on opposite sides of river Jalangi are famous for Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Iskcon Temple.

MURSHIDABAD

Murshidabad, located on the banks of river Bhagirathi is a historic town with monuments, tombs and mosques.

KAMARPUKUR

Kamarpukur and Jayrambati, are the birth places of Ramakrishna Paramahansa and Ma Sarada respectively.

PURULIA

Purulia, on the west is a beautiful destination with hills, forests, temples, lush green landscape and tribal ethos.

JHARGRAM

Jhargram, known for lush forests, red soil, sal and mohua trees is a weekend destination to rejuvenate in rural serene nature.

BANKURA

The twin towns of Bankura and Bishnupur are famous for art, architecture and terrocota temples while Mukutmanipur offers scenic views.

DIGHA

Digha is a very popular sea beach where one can play games, bathe in the gentle sea waves or even enjoy walking.

MANDARMANI

Mandarmani and Shankarpur, the twin beaches close to Digha are popular weekend destinations to relax in roaring sea waves.

SANTINIKETAN

Santiniketan, where Rabindranath Tagore had lived, is known for cultural activities and fairs throughout the year.

TARAPITH

Tarapith, the temple town famed for its tantric manifestations, is one of the 51 Shakti peethams in India.

SILIGURI

Siliguri, the largest town of north Bengal, overlooking river Mahananda, is the main gateway for north-east India.

DARJEELING

Darjeeling, famous for ‘Darjeeling Tea’ is the queen of hills with snow-clad Kanchenjunga, slopes and tea gardens.

KALIMPONG

Kalimpong, near Darjeeling overlooking the Teesta valley gives picturesque hill views and a glimpse of Bhutanese traditions.

KURSEONG

Kurseong, near Darjeeling is the land of orchids, lush green tea gardens, forests and amazing mountain views.

DOOARS

Dooars, the gateway to Bhutan is a place for wildlife enthusiasts with several bio-diverse sanctuaries and reserve forests.

COOCH BEHAR

Cooch Behar, a historic town of the Koch dynasty is known for its legacy – palaces, temples, lakes and its traditions.