Standing in the vicinity of Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Bengal Natural History Museum is a famous travel attraction. It is a great place for learning about nature, avifauna, and the insects. Initially, this museum housed the taxidermies of the birds and models of the different species of the butterfly. Gradually, numerous other things were added here like the models of reptiles & amphibians, stuffed animals, and birds. At present, it has emerged as a famous site in Darjeeling.
It Is Known For:-
1) Bengal Natural History Museum is well-known for its beautiful location in the botanical garden of Darjeeling
2) Interestingly, the present-day building of the museum was constructed with a cost of 55,000 INR in the year 1915
3) Today, Bengal Natural History Museum displays a wider variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and animals
4) One section of the museum also displays the different-sized eggs of the birds
Best Time To Visit:-
Bengal Natural History Museum is a famous place of interest and is visited by a large number of tourists, including students. Being a popular attraction, it welcomes a large number of tourists throughout the year. By paying a minimal entry fee, one can enter the premises of the museum.
Reaching There:-
There lays no hassle for reaching Bengal Natural History Museum. It is located within Lloyd's Botanical Garden that is a famous site of interest. Due to its location, it has a vast web of the roadways that make it convenient to reach it. Different buses and taxis are available for commuting to & from the museum.
Nearest Railway Station- New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
Nearest Airport- Bagdogra Airport