West Bengal is a state in eastern India, between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal. Its capital, Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), retains architectural and cultural remnants of its past as an East India Company trading post and capital of the British Raj. The city’s colonial landmarks include the government buildings around B.B.D. Bagh Square, and the iconic Victoria Memorial, dedicated to Britain’s queen.
Kolkata: Kolkata (Victoria Memorial, Museum, National Library, Birla Planetarium, Science City, Zoo, Thakurbari, Kalighat Temple, Birla Temple, Rabindra Sarovar, Nikko Park, Eden Garden) Collected.
Darjeeling: Darjeeling is the main tourist center and rock city of this state, natural and scenic views of Himalayan mountains and Kanchenjunga, numerous waterfalls, comfortable climate, Batasia Loop, Toy Train, Tea Garden, Tiger Hill, Rock Garden, Zoo, Ropeway etc.
South 24 Parganas: Sundarbans (Mangrove Forest, National Park, World Heritage Site, Sajnekhali-Pakhiraloy, Bhagwatipur-Kumir Project, Netadhopani-Tiger Project, Kalas Dwip, Kakdwip, Piyali). Bakkhali (beach). Gangasagar (Kapil Muni Ashram). Ghutiari Sharif (Mosque). Diamond Harbour.
East Medinipur: Digha, Mandarmani, Shankarpur, Tajpur (beach). Tamluk (Bargabhima temple). Mahishadal (Rajbari).
North 24 Parganas: Dakshineswar (Kali Mandir). Barrackpore (Gandhi Ghat, Mangalpand Memorial). Chandraketugarh (Archaeological Monuments). Halisahar (Birthplace of Ramprasad, Nigmananda Ashram). Naihati (Birthplace of Bankimchandra), Parmadan Sanctuary.
Karshiang: A Rock City, Orchid, Kanchenjunga.
Mirik: Rock town, famous for valleys.
Sleep: World’s highest railway station.
Pedong: Meaning – land of fir trees, Kanchenjunga.
Kalingpong: Kalingpong – rock city, tea plantation, Buddhist Stupa.
Besides, there are Sandakphu, Falut, Mongpu, Lava, Lolegaon, Pesak, Takda, Tinchule.
Jalpaiguri: Garumara, Chapramari (national park, elephants), Chalsa, Lataguri, Murthy, Duars (sanctuaries, tea gardens).
Alipurduar: Jaldapara, Hasimara (Sanctuary, One Horned Rhino), Buxa, Jayanti (Hills, Limestone Caves, Tiger Project).
Cooch Behar: Cooch Behar (Rajbari, Rasik Bill Pakhiralaya, Madan Mohan Mandir, Ras Mela).
North Dinajpur: Kulik (Asia’s second largest bird sanctuary).
South Dinajpur: Balurghat (Mohipal Dighi, Tapan Dighi), Ban Garh (Architecture Art).
Maldah: Gaur, English Bazaar (Adina, Qutub Sahi, Elakhi Mosque, Firoz Minar).
Murshidabad: Murshidabad – Historical Hazar Duari, Imambara, Motijheel, Katra Mosque, Khosbag). Karnasubarna (Buddhist Vihara). Farakka (Barrage). Kasimbazar (Rajbari). Syedabad (Armenian Church). Baharampur, Ziaganj.
Birbhum: Santiniketan (Kaviguru’s Reading House). Messenger, Tilpara (Reservoir). Dubrajpur (Mama Bhagne Pahar). Bakreshwar (hot spring). Tarapeeth (Kali temple). Kenduli (birthplace of poet Jaydev). Nanur (birthplace of poet Chandidas).
East Burdwan: Burdwan (Rajbari, Krishna Sayor). Katwa (Mound of King Pandu). Churulia (birthplace of poet Nazrul).
West Burdwan: Durgapur (Barrage, Steel Plant). Maithon (Reservoir). Asansol (Industrial). Raniganj (coal mine).
Hooghly: Kamarpukur (Birthplace of Ramakrishna Dev). Tarkeswar (temple of Baba Tarakanath). Bandel (Church). Hooghly (Imambara). Furfura Sharif (Mosque). Chandannagar (French Colony). Srirampur (Radhavallabh temple). Bamboo, Sabujdeep, Chunchura.
Purulia: Ayodhya, Bagmundi, hills, springs, jungles. Purulia (Sahib Dam). Panchet (reservoir).
Bankura: Bishnupur (Terracotta works, Madanmohan Temple, Rasmanch). Mukutmanipur (reservoir). Shushunia, Biharinath (mountain). Jayaram Bati (Birthplace of Sarada Devi). Jhilimili, Ranibandh (forest). Bankura (Terracotta, Dokra work).
West Medinipur: Gangani. Medinipur (Twin Mosque). Kharagpur (Railway City). Birsingh (Birthplace of Vidyasagar).
Jhargram: Jhargram (Rajbari). Lodhashuli, Hatibari, Arabari (forest). Belpahari (mountain).
East Medinipur: Digha, Mandarmani, Shankarpur, Tajpur (beach). Tamluk (Bargabhima temple). Mahishadal (Rajbari).
Nadia: Nabadwip (birthplace of Chaitanyadeva). Mayapur (Chandrodaya Mandir of ISKCON). Krishnanagar (Rajbari). Phulia (birthplace of poet Krittivas). Palashi (Historical Battlefield). Bethuadhari (Sanctuary). Shantipur, Kalyani.
Howrah: Belur (Monastery). Shivpur (Botanical Garden). Howrah (world’s largest railway station, Rabindra Bridge, Vidyasagar Bridge). Gardchumuk (Deer Project). Amata (Melai Chandi Temple). Gadiara, Panitras, Makardah, Kasundia.
