Top Travel Destination in West Bengal

Kolkata

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Nobel, royal and cultured, Kolkata is vivacious and pulsating city. Also known by its old spelling "Calcutta", it is India’s second biggest city which is no less than a cultural and intellectual hub. It is located on the east bank of the River Hooghly and is a principal commercial and educational centre as well. Kolkata’s Port is India’s oldest operating port which is teemed with crowds of fishermen and local traders. If we take a look at the city and its suburbs, Kolkata emerges as the third most populous metropolitan area in India. It has a rich heritage and history which makes it one of the most prominent travel spot worth a visit. It is a birthplace of several Nobel laureates who contributed a lot to arts and science and numerous other fields. Kolkata is vibrant as dozens of its venues showcase Bengali music, poetry, dance, film and theatre. This city offers a dream travel to eager roamers.

Darjeeling

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Darjeeling that is fondly called as "Queen of the Hills" is located at an altitude of 6,710 ft in the lesser Himalaya region and is a part of the state of West Bengal. The district has subdivisions like Kalimpong, Kurseong, Siliguri, etc. So, there are many tourist attractions in and around Darjeeling Hills. In the postmodern era, Darjeeling comprises 6 T's i.e. Tea, Teak, Tourism, Toy Train, Tiger Hill and Trekkers' paradise. So, Darjeeling is a pure delight for all kinds of tourists. Darjeeling is a wonderful place to explore as it abounds several tea estates, villages, and markets. The place is filled with people from Nepal, Tibet, nearby Indian States and Gorkhas. The third highest peak in the world and the highest one in India, the Kanchenjunga peak can be clearly seen from Darjeeling. Some of the most popular tourist attractions here include monasteries, botanical gardens, a zoo, and the Darjeeling - Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway cable car. For holiday goers, there are 2 seasons to visit the place, one between March to May and the other one is during October to November. These are the times when the sky remains clear and temperature remains moderately cool.

Jalpaiguri

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Jalpaiguri is one the famous cities located in the Indian state of West Bengal. The name Jalpaiguri means the 'abode of olive trees'. In the previous times, the region of Jalpaiguri was dotted with numerous olive trees. Jalpaiguri is among the top 5 populated cities of West Bengal.   Jalpaiguri is located at an elevation of 292 feet above the sea level. It is beckoned by the foothills of the majestic Himalayas and unrolls over an area of 91 sq. km. A major portion of the land of this region is a craggy plain that is fed by the water of the River Teesta. Jalpaiguri has a tropical-moderate climate. The median mercury level, during the scorching summers, shoot up to 37°C and drops down to 11°C during the winter season. The annual average rainfall received by Jalpaiguri is 2300 mm.   The city of Jalpaiguri is bedecked with a large number of the tourist attractions. The remarkable places include the names like Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, The Palace of Baikunthapur etc. that are frequented by the visitors.

Kalimpong

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Kalimpong is a quaint and an arresting hill station located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is known for housing the ancient educational institutions that were constructed during the British rule in India. The name 'Kalimpong' means 'assembly of the ministers'. The 27th mountain division of the Indian army is located on the outskirts of Kalimpong.   Beckoned by the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, Kalimpong is elevated at a height of 4,901 feet above the sea level. Its land, in a majority, in an uneven terrain that spans a gross area of 1,056 sq. km. The hill town constitutes of the valleys where it is settled. The River Teesta is the major source of water in Kalimpong. With such geography, it has a tropical cool climate and encounters mild temperatures amid the year. The median temperature during the summers touches 27°C and falls below 10°C during the winters.   Kalimpong is a tourist site in itself. The other notable places that draw the visitors on a large scale are Durpin Hills, Zhang Dhok Monastery, Neora Valley National Park, McFarlane Church and the bustling markets of Kalimpong.

Bardhaman

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Bardhaman is a populated settlement in West Bengal. It is spelled as Burdwan, Bardhman or Bardhamman as well. The name of this city dates back 5000 years ago and is said to be named after Vardhaman Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism.   Stretched out at an area of 60 sq. km. Bardhaman is elevated at a height of 131 feet above sea level. The district is fed by the perennial river Hoogly. The climate of Bardhaman is tropical temperate that means average weather conditions amid year. The summers have average temperature of 30° C and winters have 18° C throughout the season. The average rain-showers received by Bardhaman are 1496 mm.   There are notable attractions in Bardhaman that are frequented by many. The places like 108 Shiva Temple, Tomb of Sher Afghan, Konkaleshwari Temple, Christ Church, Curzon Gate, Burnpur Nehru Park are flocked by the locals as well as tourist throughout the year.

Alipurduar

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Alipurduar is a beautiful city in northern part of West Bengal. It is enveloped by the green and serene hills. These luring hills draw the tourists from nearby areas for spending a relaxing weekend in Alipurduar. Alipuduar is a city that has well established connections via roadways, railways and airways. Therefore, it can be easily accessed by visitors.   Alipurduar is located in the lower Himalayan belt at a height of 305 feet above sea level. The place is beckoned by the misty Himalayan hills from 3 sides. The Dima River flows through the place quenching the thirst of locals and feeding the vegetation. Due to such undisturbed location, the atmosphere of this place is pure and temperatures remain pleasant amid the year. The summers are normal where average temperature varies between 30° C-35° C throughout season. The temperature during winter season falls drastically and remains constant between 12° C-22° C amid the season.   There are limited tourist destinations in Alipurduar. Since it is enveloped by the beauty of nature, one can take a calm stroll in the woods and visit the Buxa tiger reserve in Alipurduar.

Birbhum

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Birbhum, the land of red soil, is an administrative unit in West Bengal. The name Birbhum means the land of the brave. According to the legends, this place was ruled by the Bir dynasty and thus, the name Birbhum was derived. It has witness decades of changes right from the times of Gautam Buddha till the pre-independence era.   Birbhum escalates 4,545 km. sq. and in entrenched on the basin of River Ajoy. With such tranquil geographical location, Birbhum has a tropical climate and experiences contrasting temperatures. During the summers, temperature shoots up to 42° C during the daytime and decreases some degrees at night. On the other hand, the winter season is chilling and mercury level drops low at 10° C that remains constant throughout the day.   Birbhum is blessed with rich folk culture and is home to many cultural groups like Bauls, Kabiyals and Kirtaniyas. The Poush Fair is a notable attraction that lures the music enthusiasts and folk singer from different direction of this country.

Bankura

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Bankura is a district located in West Bengal. It has its historical connections with the foregone times of Mahabharata. The name Bankura means red soil but the scholars still debate over the righteous meaning of the word.   Bankura is elevated at an altitude of 78 meters above sea level and unfolds across an area of 6,882 sq. km. It is entrenched on the banks of River Damodar and is surrounded by the districts like Bardhaman in North, Purulia in West and Medinapur in South. The climate of Bankura is classified as tropical temperate. The average temperature during summers touches 34°C whereas drops drastically to 23°C on an average during winters.   Bankura is emerging as a frequented tourist destination in West Bengal. It houses various alluring places like Bishnupur that is famous for the terracotta temples, Susunia Hills, Biharinath Hill, Mukutimonipur, Jhilmili and Karo Pahar. These are then notable attractions in Bankura.

Digha

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Digha is a breathtaking seaside settlement in Indian state of West Bengal. Initially, it was known as Beerkul but was later developed into Digha. An English novelist, John Snaith, insisted the then chief minister B.C Roy to develop this place as a resort due to its splendid location. Today, it stands among the most frequented places in West Bengal.   With an elevation of 20 feet above the sea level, Digha faces the northern tip of Bay of Bengal and cover a gross area of 3,153 sq. km. The climate of Digha is steppe moderate. This keeps the temperatures warm amid the year excluding the monsoons. The average temperature during summers is 35°C whereas winters experience an average temperature of 26°C. The average rainfall received by Digha is 500 mm and drops the temperature by many degrees.   There are limited attractions in Digha but they are visited by a large number of people. The Digha Beach, Digha Gate, Chandaneshwar Shiva Temple are the names of some remarkable spots.

Parganas

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Parganas, or South 24 Parganas, is the largest district in the Indian state of West Bengal. This place remained under the rule of two sole powers- The Bengal authority and later on by the Britishers. No other ruler or dynasty was able to annex or invade the 24 Parganas. Today, it is among the rapidly developing districts of India.   Covering 9,960 sq. km. of land, 24 Pargana is the 6th most populous district in India. It is set along the shoreline facing the Bay of Bengal. 20% portion of 24 Parganas land is an uneven plain. The climate of the district is classified as tropical humid. The median temperature during summers remains 39°C. The winters are pleasant and bring down the mercury level to 19°C. 24 Pargana doesn’t receive an ample amount of rainfall according to its demand.   There are numerous attractions near 24 Parganas that lure the tourists. The remarkable places like Sunderbans National Park, Aquatica Theme Park, Alipore Zoological Gardens, Chintamoni Bird Sanctuary & Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary are the must visit destinations around 24 Parganas.

Bagdogra

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Bagdogra is an enchanting hill town located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal.  It is surrounded by breathtaking hills and tea gardens. In the foregone times, Bagdogra used to be a place from where the British spun revenue on a larger scale by exporting the tea leaves grown in the tea plantations of Bagdogra.   Bagdogra is hoisted at a higher altitude and cascades over 8 km. sq. This tranquil destination is beckoned by the majestic & murky Khangchendzonga Mountain. Such astounding geography defines its climate as tropical-temperate. The place encounters pleasant summers with an average temperature of 34°C. The winters in Bagdogra are cool & are accompanied by occasional rain showers. The median temperatures during the winters stay between 7°C-14°C.   Bagdogra is a nature's bounty. There are mesmerizing destinations that lure the tourists on a large scale. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Kali Mandir, ISKCON Temple and the Bagdogra Hill Station are some notable attractions in Bagdogra.

Hooghly

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Bearing the name of the famous river that flows through it, Hooghly is a district located in the Indian state of West Bengal. The name of the place is also spelt as Hugli & Hoogli. Between 13th-15th centuries, the Hooghly town used to be an important sea route for the trade carried between India & other countries. Hooghly port was the place where the 1st cross trade began between India & Portugal.   Hooghly is elevated 200 meters above the sea level and is set along the River Hooghly. It shares its borders with Howrah in South, Bardhaman in North, River Hooghly flows in its East and Medinipur in West. The climate of Hooghly is temperate in nature and the weather remains warm amid the year. The average temperature ranges between 28°C-37°C. The weather becomes cool only after receiving pleasant rain-showers. The average rain-fall received by Hooghly is 1500 mm.   Though, the district of Hooghly isn't hemmed in hills or gloats waterfalls, it is capable to lure the tourists easily. The major notable destinations like Serampore, Bandel, Tarakeshwar, Kamarpukur, Baidyabati etc. are swarmed by the visitors on large scale.

Murshidabad

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Murshidabad is a well-known city situated in West Bengal. During the reign of the Mughals, this city has served as the capital of West Bengal. After the arrival of the British in India, Murshidabad became an important city as the official referendums were signed in Murshidabad. Till date, there are alluring buildings and offices that were constructed during the reign of British.   Elevated at a height of 30 feet, Murshidabad covers an entire area of 2,143 sq. meters. It is divided into 2 apt proportions by the River Bhagirathi. The climate of Murshidabad is tropical wet in nature. The city faces normal summers with a median temperature of 34°C. During the winters, the mercury level drops down at 12°C on an average. The monsoon season is accompanied by the thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.   Over the years, Murshidabad has been promoted as a tourist destination in West Bengal. It houses splendid buildings like The Hazarduari Palace, Nizamat Imambara, Katra Mosque etc. that reflect the amazing craftsmanship of the foregone times.

Bishnupur

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Recognized for the balucheri sarees and terracotta temples, Bishnupur is an ancient town located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is said that Bishnupur was ruled by the Gupta dynasty for a longer period of time. King Samudra Gupta was the first ruler from the Gupta clan to establish his rule over the land of Bishnupur. During his reign, various terracotta temples were constructed as a tribute to his family deity Lord Krishna.   Covering acres of land, Bishnupur is elevated 194 feet above the sea level. A major portion of its land is a jagged plain that makes its soil apt for growing the crops like wheat, corn and maize. The climate of Bishnupur is tropical wet in nature. It encounters warm temperatures amid the summer where the median mercury level raises upto 38°C. During the winters, the temperature falls down below 15°C. Bishnupur receives a high amount of rainfall with an average of 2500 mm.   The vicinity of Bishnupur is bedecked with alluring Hindu temples. The temples are carved in a labyrinthine manner and depict the scenes from Hindu epics like Mahabharata & Ramayana. The temples like Chhinmasta Temple, Rama-Laxman Temple, Arjun Mandir, Madanmohan Temple etc. are the eye-catchy destinations in Bishnupur.

Chandannagar

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Chandannagar, an erstwhile French colony in the foregone times, is a town located in Kolkata. This conurbation was established and developed during the 16th century in India. Earlier, it was known as Chandannagore that translates into the city of moon. Today, Chandannagar is popular as a tourist destination in Kolkata.   Set along the River Hooghly, Chandannagar is unrolled over 19 sq. km. & is elevated 30 feet above the sea level. The climate of the place is classified as tropical wet in nature. Chandannagar encounters warm temperatures throughout the year. The median mercury level varies between 29°C-39°C. The winters arrive here but the cold weather is hardly felt. This place receives a high amount of precipitation with an annual average of 4000 mm.   There are numerous destinations that shouldn’t be missed. The city houses the amenities that were constructed in French architecture. The places like City Museum, The Sacred Heart Church & the French Cemetery are the places where fine architectural skill of the French are displayed. Other attractions include Nandadulal Temple, Bisalokshmi Temple, Jagaddatri Puja Hall etc.

Asansol

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Asansol is the second largest city in the Indian state of West Bengal. With the presence of the different industries, it is another industrial city after Howrah. Also, it has emanated as one of the fastest developing Indian cities by a UK-based magazine. One can find the factories of the leading brands located in the region of Asansol.   The city of Asansol stands on Chota Nagpur Plateau. With an elevation of 318 feet above the sea level, Asansol covers a gross area of 326 sq. km. It shares its borders with Dhanbad and Jharkhand on West, Durgapur, and Bardhaman on East, Bankura, and Purulia in South and Birbhum in North. The climate of Asansol is classified as a tropical monsoon. It encounters humid summers with an average temperature of 39°C. During the winters, the temperature falls down at 13°C. The city receives a substantial amount of rainfall with an annual average of 3700 mm.   Asansol offers numerous attractions to tourists and visitors. There are eminent places like Gunjan Ecological Park, Kalyaneshwari Temple, Shatabdi Park, Kali Bari Temple, Rudra-Mahadeva Mandir and the happening malls of the city are frequented by the people.

Howrah

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Howrah, or Haora, is an industrial city located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is over 500 years old and was established by the ruling clan of the kingdom of Bhurshut. The name 'Howrah' is a Bengali word that translates into a fluvial swampy lake. Howrah is amid the cities in India where the buildings built by the Britishers still exist.   Standing on the banks of the River Hooghly, the city of Howrah is elevated 39 feet above the sea level. It unrolls over an area of 96 sq. km. and its land is an uneven plain. The climate of Howrah is described as a tropical monsoon. It encounters humid summers with the average temperature of 37°C and pleasant winters with the median mercury level of 19°C. The monsoon season is accompanied by the thunderstorms. The annual average rainfall received by Howrah is 3500 mm.   Howrah offers its visitors with different attractions. The places like the Howrah Bridge, Belur Matt, Ramarajtala Rama Temple, Santraghacchi Lake and the shopping complexes of Howrah are the prime attractions.

Siliguri

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Siliguri is an alluring city located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is hemmed in the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas. Siliguri is considered as the gateway to the North-eastern side of India. Due to its tantalizing surroundings, the state government is promoting this city as a tourist destination in West Bengal.   Siliguri perches on the banks of the River Mahananda & is elevated 460 feet above the sea level. The city of Siliguri spans an entire area of 260 sq. km. and a major portion of its land is a jagged plain. The climate of Siliguri is classified as the tropical monsoon in nature. Here, median temperature during the summer scales between 35°C-41°C. It falls down and rests at 13°C on an average during the winters. The monsoon season is another major season faced by Siliguri. It receives an ample amount of rainfall with an annual average of 3200 mm.   There are many tourist attractions that lure the people. The remarkable tourist destinations in Siliguri are The Savin Kingdom, Surya Sen Memorial Park, ISKCON Temple, Salugara Monastery and much more.

Shantiniketan

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Shantiniketan, also known as Santiniketan, is a famous town in West Bengal. This town was established by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore and was later on expanded by Rabindranath Tagore. Previously, this town was known by the name of Bhubandanga but after the establishing an ashram, its name was changed to Shantiniketan.   Surrounded by the scenic surroundings, Shantiniketan Ashram is a place where people from all religions arrive for meditation. It is elevated at a height of 500 feet above the sea level. The terrains of this town, in a majority, are flat and suitable for growing Kharif crops. The climate of Shantiniketan is defined as sub-tropical in nature. During summers, the median temperatures touch 38°C and during winters, the same drops down around 15°C. The town of Shantiniketan gets an ample downpour with an annual average of 3200 mm.   There are sufficient places to visit in Shantiniketan. The notable travel destinations that are visited extensively include the names like Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Santiniketan Griha, Rabindra Bhavan, Nandan Art Museum & Gallery, Prakriti Bhavan Nature Art Museum etc.

South 24 Parganas

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South 24 Parganas is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the sixth most populous district of the country. South 24 Parganas has served as the capital of the kingdom of Raja Bikramaditya and later on, Pratapaditya. South 24 Parganas district comprises 5 subdivisions namely Alipore Sadar, Baruipur, Canning, Diamond Harbor, and Kakdwip.   With an average elevation of more than 500 feet above the sea level, South 24 Parganas cover a gross area of 9,960 sq. kilometer. The terrains of this district are rough. The river Saptamukhi flows through the district and serves as the major source of water. The climate of this region can be classified as tropical in nature. The summers are humid because the temperatures shoot up to 40°C, whereas, winters are pleasant as the mercury levels do not exceed 20°C.   There are various tourist places in South 24 Parganas. The visitors visit the well-known places like the Sundarbans National Park, Gurusaday Museum, Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Metiabruz Church, and much more.