Friday, May 20, 2011

Must See Places to visit in West Bengal

West Bengal, the land with rich natural beauty and cultural heritage, is visited by thousands of tourists each year. The beautiful Indian state is located in East India. West Bengal is known worldwide for rich cultural heritage, arts, literature, crafts and wildlife.

Some of the popular places to visit in West Bengal are:

Darjeeling is certainly the one of the best weekend getaways in India. Better known as queen of hill stations, Darjeeling lures tourists, honeymooners and holidaymakers across the globe. Blessed with immense natural beauty, Darjeeling holds pride in its lovely snow-capped mountains, wildlife, temples and Buddhist monasteries. The Darjeeling toy train, a World Heritage Site is an amazing attraction. A journey on the toy train is an opportunity to enjoy the scenic locations. Other attractions in Darjeeling include Kalimpong, tea gardens, botanical garden and waterfalls.

Kolkata: The capital city of West Bengal, Kolkata is popularly called as the city of Joy. The culture, lifestyle and traditions here have their own unique specialty and charm. The main attraction of city includes Howrah Bridge, Victoria memorial, Birla planetarium, Indian museum, and Eden Gardens.

Santi Niketan is another top places to visit in West Bengal. Located in the Birbhum district, the foundation of Santi niketan was laid by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Also, known by the name Visva Bharti, it attracts artists, scholars, philosophers, and tourists from all over the world. The beautiful Santi niketan settles amongst calm and picturesque surroundings.

Sunderbans: Another popular places to visit in West Bengal, Sunderbans is mainly popular as mesmerizing wildlife destinations of India. Wildlife enthusiasts from all around the world come here especially to experience adventure and wilderness. The beautiful destination is located where land meets sea and is all blessed with rich flora and fauna. Sunderbans is also a part of world’s largest delta and hence, a World Heritage Site.

Besides this, every nook and cranny of spectacular West Bengal has something interesting for everyone. Become a part of West Bengal tourism this holiday season and see its plethora of wonderful destinations.

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