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West Bengal
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Calcutta, three hundred years old, traces its history to the
landing of  Robert Clive on the banks of the Hooghly
beside three villages. It was from here the monumental British Raj
was launched in India. The capital of West Bengal, Calcutta is the
major entry point. Poets, thinkers and film directors of
international renown hail from this city. Some of the best known
monuments of the British Raj were built here.
Sightseeing in this fascinating city includes Raj Bhawan, the
residence of the Governor of Bengal, Victoria Memorial, the
city’s landmark, Botanical Gardens, which are notable for the
oldest banyan tree, and orchid house, Armenian Church, Marble
Palace, one family’s collection of memorabilia and the Birla
Planetarium.
Darjeeling, the state’s most popular hill resort, is a
slice of England 2,134 meters above sea level. Surrounded by tea
gardens growing the prized leaf known as Darjeeling, the little
town faces some of the Himalaya’s highest peaks.
Darjeeling is an abrupt variation from the lowlands of West
Bengal. Buddhism, being a major faith here, Darjeeling and the
nearby town of Kalimpong have, between them, several Buddhist
monasteries, chiefly of the Yellow Hat
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Calcutta | |
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Grown from mangrove swamps,
 Calcutta is the largest metropolis in India.
Calcutta's role in the national economy is of crucial importance as
the Gateway to Eastern India. Ships were the beginning of
Calcutta's history & the river Hoogly was the key to the city's
fortunes. Vishnupur is famous for the exquisite 17th & 18th
century terracotta temples, Seat of classical music.
The Stylized, "Bankura horse" symbolic of excellence in rural
handicrafts is native to this district. Belur Math is a modern
temple within the grounds of the Ramakrishna Mission. Dakshineshwar
Temple, dedicated to Kali is built in the architectural style of
Bengal.
Area: 187 sq. kms., Altitude: 5.8 meters. Climate (deg
c): Summer- Max. 41.7, Min. 38.1. Winter- Max. 29.3, Min. 9.6.,
Rainfall: 158 cms June to Mid September., Clothing: Tropical.,
Languages Spoken: Bengali, English, Hindi., Season: Throughout the
year.
Places Of Interest: Belur Math, Botanical Garden,
Dakshineshwar Temple, Howarh Bridge, Jain Temple, Kali Temple,
Marble Palace, Nakhoda Mosque, National Library, Rabindra Sarobar,
Raj Bhavan, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Sahid Minar
(Ochterlony Monument), St.Paul's Cathedral, Victoria Memorial,
Zoological Gardens.
Museums an Art Galleries: Academy of Fine Arts, Birla
Academy of Art & Culture, Birla Industrial & Technological
Museum, Birla Planetarium, Gurusaday Museum, Nehru Children's
Museum, Rabindra Bharati Museum, State Archaeological Gallery,
Victoria Memorial Hall Museum.
Excursions: Digha Beach- 185 kms, Santiniketan- 213 kms,
Bakkhali Beach- 132 kms, Chandannagar- 39 kms, Diamond Harbour- 51
kms, Sundarban- 131 kms, Tribani- 48 kms, Gangasagar- 140 kms,
Malda- 340 kms, Kalna- 82 kms, Navadweep- 110 kms, Mayapur- 134
kms, Murshidabad- 221 kms, Vishnupur- 152 kms, Belur Math- 16 kms,
Dakshineshwar Temple- 20 kms, Botanical Gardens- 8 kms,
Murshidabad- 221 kms, Shantiniketan- 167 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Well Connected with the major cities.
By Rail: Howrah and Sealdah are the main railway stations
in Calcutta. Calcutta is well Connected with the major
cities.
By Road: Well Connected with the major cities.
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Sunderbans | |
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The biggest colony of the `Royal Bengal Tigers' - the
Sundarbans.  These evergreen mangrove forests pulsate
with a myriad forms of life. Above the Kingfisher and White-bellied
Sea eagle add a brilliant burst of colour. The sea creeps in at
high tide. The ebbing waters reveal nature so alive on the
glistening mud flats.
The land is split by numerous rivers and water channels all
emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It is believed that Bonbibi, the
goddess of the forest, protects the wood-cutters, honey-collectors
and fishermen on their hazardous missions.
For, as the saying goes, `Here the Tiger is always watching
you'. Some people, believe that they could," however, have got
their name from the profusion of Sundari trees. Some wild creatures
are spotted deer, boar, monkey, crocodile, python, Salvatore
lizards, and a wide range of water birds.
Area: 2608 sq. kms. Altitude: Sea Level. Temperature (deg
C): Summer- Max. 42, Min. 37. Winter- Max. 29, Min. 9.2. Clothing:
Summer- Tropical/Cotton, Winter- Woolens.Languages spoken: Bengali,
Hindi, English. Best season: September to March. July to September
for Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary.
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By Air: Nearest airport is Calcutta- 131 kms which is
connected with all major cities in India.
By Rail: From Calcutta there are suburban train to Canning
and buses to Namkhana, Raidighi, Sonakhali and Najat from where
Motor launch services are available for Sundarbans.
By Road: Namkhana- 105 kms, Sonakhali- 100 kms, Raidighi-
76 kms, Canning- 64 kms, Najat- 92 kms.
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Jaldapara
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Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary situated in Alipurduar
Sub-Division of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal was constituted
in the year of 1941 for the protection of wild life, particularly
single horned Rhinos. River Torsha runs through this river rain
forest sanctuary which is mostly covered with tall grasses. The
wild life, in addition to the famous single horned rhinos, consists
of Royal Bengal Tigers, wild elephants, deers, swamp deers, hog
deers, wild pigs, bisons and a number of birds, pea-fowl etc.
Area: 100 sq. kms. Altitude: 61 meters. Best season:
October to May. (Particularly March & April, when new grass is
growing). Clothing: Summer- Cottons, Winter- Woolens. Languages
spoken: Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, English.
Excursions: Nearby Tea Gardens and- Tribal Village,
TOTOPARA.
Reach -
By Air: Bagdogra is the nearest airport-Shiliguri to
Bagdogra - 13 kms.
By Rail: All the mail & express trains stop at
Birpara/Hasimara railway stations both are 20 kms away from the
sanctuary.
By Road: Jaldapara is connected with Darjeeling and
Shiliguri. By Road: Darjeeling-Shiliguri-Jalpaiguri- ( via New
Teesta Bridge)- Mainaguri- Dhupguri- Gairkata- Birpara- Madarihat-
224 kms.
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Bakkhali | |
| The second popular sea resort of
West Bengal is Bakkhali , situated only 132 kms away from Calcutta
, It is quiet and charming.
Reach -
By Rail: There is also a train service from Sealdah station
upto Diamond Harbour. Namkhana is 58 km from diamond harbour.
Kumardhubi- 10kms and Barakar- 12kms are the nearest railway
stations. Asansol Junction is about 35 kms from here.
By Road: Dhanbad- 50 kms.
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Shantiniketan | |
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Shantiniketan is an International University founded by Nobel
Laureate Rabindranath Tagore where the cultures of the East &
the West could meet and mingle. Named Vishva-Bharati, the
University represents Indian traditions while incorporating the
best of other cultures.
Shantiniketan, the abode of peace, was initially an Ashram or
hermitage founded in 1863 by Maharishi Devendranath Tagore. In 1901
his son, Rabindranath converted it into an experimental open-air
school with just five students.
He widened the scope of studies which gradually formed the
nucleus of a University. Another interesting feature about
Santiniketan is that splendid sculptures, frescoes, murals and
paintings of Rabindranath, Nandlal Bose, Ramkinkar, Bindobehari
Mukhopadhyaya and others adorn the campus.
Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max.39.4, Min.34.3. Winter-
Max.15.7, Min.12.1. Rainfall: 125 cms ( June to September ). Heavy
in July\August. Season: Throughout the year.
Places Of Interest:
The places of interest are mainly on the campus and have a
distinctive feature of some of the best in Indian art and culture.
China Bhavan, Chhatimtala, Kala Bhavan, Patha Bhavan, Prayer Hall,
Bichitra, Sangeet Bhavan, Uttarayan Complex, Udayana, Konarka,
Shyamali, Punascha and Udichi, The Bichitra ( or, Rabindra Bhavan
), Kala Bhavan, Bichitra (Rabindra Bhavan), Deer Park, Uttarayan
Gardens.
Excursions: Fullora- 40 kms, Nalhati- 104 kms,
Kankalitala- 7 kms, Massanjore- 78 kms, Kendubilwa- 42 kms, Nanoor-
23 kms, Tarapith- 80 kms.
Entertainment: Festivals accompanied by songs, dance and
dramas are held here throughout the year.
Shopping: Grameen (Bolpur), Sarvodaya Ashram (Bolpur),
(Handicrafts & handlooms) Vishwa Bharati Shilpa Sadan
(Shantiniketan), Shantiniketan Co-operative Stores
(Shantiniketan).
Reach -
By Air: The nearest airport is Calcutta- 213 kms.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Bolpur- 2 kms.
By Road: Calcutta- 213 kms, Durgapur- 56 kms, Sarnath- 197
kms.
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Vishnupur | |
| Terracotta, metal ware &
temples characterise Vishnupur. The temples are built mostly of
brick & at times, of laterite. Clay & laterite are the only
building materials available here besides wood and bamboo. The
architecture is modeled on the pattern of Bengali huts built of
bamboo & mud and roofed with thatch. Vishnupur will remain ever
famous for its distinct style of music, i.e. the Vishnupur Gharana,
if not anything else. The name of Jadu Bhatt, the music teacher to
Rabindranath Tagore, is remembered with respect to this day. A
discerning visitor may find traces of the past splendour and glory
that was Vishnupur in its superb temples and unique handicrafts.
Area: 20.6 sq. kms. Altitude: 70 meters. Temperature (deg
C): Summer- Max.44, Min.28. Winter- Max.29, Min.21. Rainfall: 14.3
cms (July-August). Clothing: Summer- Tropical, Winter- Light
woolens. Languages spoken: Bengali, English. Best Season: September
to March.
Places Of Interest: Ras Mancha, Dalmadal Cannon, Jor
Bangla Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Malleswar Temple, Lalji Temple,
Mrinmoyee Mandir, Shyam Rai Temple, Malla King's Fort, Jogesh
Chandra Pura Kirti Bhavan Museum.
Excursions: Jairambati- 43 kms, Kamarpukur- 48 kms,
Mukutmanipur: 82 kms, Bahulara- 25 kms, Panchmura- 21 kms, Susunia
Hills- 50 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport Calcutta is 201 kms away from
Vishnupur.
By Rail: Vishnupur, the railway station is connected with
Calcutta (Howrah).
By Road: Calcutta- 151 kms, Durgapur- 81 kms, Purulia- 145
kms, Bankura- 34 kms, Mukutmanipur.
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Darjeeling | |
Darjeeling is nested in a setting
of  Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest,Tibetan Monasteries,
Himalayan Tribal Life, Pine Trees etc. Which make her qualify as
the queen of the hill stations.
Altitude: 2134 meters. Climate (deg C): Summer- Max.
14.9, Min. 8.6. Winter- Max. 6.11, Min. 1.50. Best Season: April to
middle June and September to November. Clothing: Summer- Light
Woolens & Tropical. Winter- Heavy Woolens.
Places Of Interest: Tiger Hill- 11 kms, Ghoom Monastery-
8 kms; Batasia Loop- 5 kms, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute- 2
kms, Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger
Ropeway- 8 kms, Tibetan Refugees Center, Lebong Race Course,
Natural History Museum, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Lloyds Botanical
Garden, Observatory Hill, Dhirdham Temple, Senchal Lake.
Excursions: Sandakphu- 58 kms, Tonglu, Phalut.
Reach -
By Air: Bagdogra Airport- 96 kms is directly connected to
Calcutta, Delhi, Patna, Guwahati and other places of North-East
India.
By Rail: Directly connected to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati,
Madras, Bombay, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Tirupati, Trivandrum,
Cochin.
By Road: Calcutta- 651 kms, Gangtok- 100 kms, Kalimpong- 51
kms.
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Sagardwip (Sagar Island) | |
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Gangasagar Mela, the largest fair in west Bengal held near the
confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, draws millions of
pilgrims from all over India. They come for a holy dip on Makar
Sankranti (last day of the Bengali Month) and after their
obligations at the Kapilmuni Temple nearby.
Reach:
Namkhana- 105 kms.Namkhana to Chemaguri by launch across
the river
Muriganga from Chamaguri to Gangasagar by road- 10kms. One
may cross the Muriganga from Herwood Point near Kakdip to
Kaachubrie also. Kakdwip is 85 kms. from lot No. ',to Kachuberia
and bus service from Kechuberia to Gangasagar-30 kms.
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Raijang
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| Altitude: 30 meters above
sea level. Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max. 25, Min. 21. Winter-
Max. 23, Min. 09. Rainfall: 155 cms (July to September). Clothing:
Summer- Cottons, Tropical. Winter- Woolens. Languages spoken:
Bengali, Hindi, English. Best season: Throughout the year but
preferably October to March.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport Calcutta- 425 kms and Malda- 76
kms.
By Rail: Malda Town- 76 kms is the nearest convenient
railhead connected with the major cities.
By Road: Calcutta- 425 kms, Malda- 76 kms, Shiliguri- 181
kms.
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Plassey | |
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A place of great historical importance. Here in the year 1757 a
battle was fought between the British and the last Nawab of Bengal,
Bihar and Orissa. Clive the British Chief defeated Nawab -
Siraj-ud-daula by unfair means. Siraj-ud-dula was killed and
Mirzaffar became the Nawab. The historic battle field is till
preserved. A memorial was erected by Lord Curzon at the mango
groves where the actual battle took place.
Reach: Calcutta- 172 kms, Calcutta, Bahrampore- 43
kms.
By Road: Calcutta, Bahrampore.
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Kurseeong | |
| The word Kurseong means the place
of White Orchid. Because of its lower elevation, Kurseong enjoys a
milder and very healthy climate throughout the year. Kurseong means
the places of White Orchid. Because of its lower elevation,
Kurseong enjoys a milder and very healthy climate throughout the
year.
Altitude: 4860 feet (2458 meters). Temperature (deg C):
Summer- Max 32, Min 19. Winter- Max 15, Min 6. Rainfall: 160 inches
annually
(mid June to August). Best season: March to mid June &
September to mid December.
Places Of Interest: Eagle's Crag, Deer Park, Forest
Museum, Giddhapahar Mandir, Ambotika Shiv Mandir, Makaibari Tea
Estate, St.Mary's Hill, Dowhill, Baggaura, Chimney, Kettle Valley
Picnic Spot, Namsu, Netaji Kothi.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport Bagdogra- 60 kms, is connected to
Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati & other places of north-eastern
India.
By Rail: Kurseong itself is a railway station. New
Jalpaiguri- 57 kms from Kurseong, is directly connected to the
major places.
By Road: Shiliguri- 51 kms, Guwahati- 560 kms, Calcutta-
636 kms, Delhi- 1359 kms, Kathmandu- 621 kms.
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Kalimpong | |
| Just 51 kms east of Darjeeling is
situated the picturesque town of Kalimpong, the former headquarters
of the Bhutanese Governor. Situated at an altitude of 1250 meters
between the Deolo and Durbindra Hills, Kalimpong is an ideal place
for a quiet holiday amidst gently rolling hills and deep valleys at
the foot of the mighty Himalayas.
Altitude: 1250 meters. Languages spoken: Gorkha, Nepali,
Bengali, Hindi, English.
Places Of Interest: Durpin Dara, Shri Ganeshmoni Pradhan
Nursery, Standari Nursery, Shri L.B.Pradhan Nursery, Gouripur
House, Swiss Welfare Dairy, Tibetan Monastery.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport Bagdogra- 80 kms is connected to
Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati & other places of north-east.
By Rail: Two nearest railway stations are New Jalpaiguri
(NJP) and Shiliguri where NJP is directly connected by rail with
the important places.
By Road: Calcutta- 651 kms, Guwahati- 513 kms, Delhi- 1312
kms and other major cities.
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Durgapur | |
| Durgapur projects an image of an
industrialized India. It is the third integrated steel plant of
Hindustan Steel Limited and occupies an area of 6.47 sq. kms.
Founded under the Colombo Plan Mission which visited India in
April, 1955, the plant has been instrumental in changing the rural
face of Durgapur into a vast industrial complex comprising public
and private sectors.
Area: 41 sq. kms. Altitude: 68.9 meters. Temperature (deg
C):
Summer- Max.46.1, Min. 37.8. Winter- Max. 32.2, Min. 29.4.
Rainfall: (150 cms June to September). Clothing: Summer- Tropical,
Winter- Light woolens. Languages spoken: Bengali, English. Best
Season: Throughout the year.
Places Of Interest: Alloy Steel Project- 10 kms, Mining
and Allied Machinery Corporation- 6 kms, Durgapur Coke Ovens
Project Limited- 6 kms, A.V.B.- 6 kms, Durgapur Barrage- 3 kms,
Durgapur Steel Plant- 10 kms, Philips Carbon Black & Sankey
Wheels.
Excursions: Asansol- 42 kms, Chittranjan- 77 kms, Jaidev-
22 kms, Shantiniketan- 61 kms, Vishnupur- 72 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest national and international airport is
Calcutta- 176 kms.
By Rail: Durgapur itself has a railway station.
By Road: Calcutta- 176 kms, Patna- 414 kms, Asansol- 50
kms, Shantiniketan- 62 kms, Vishnupur- 72 kms.
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Digha | |
| Beach-on-the-bay of West Bengal,
Digha, has the whispery, languid, soft-focus, charm which is so
graciously bengali : sighing casuarinas, ponies nodding on the
beach, prolonged meals in the flavorsome sweet-&-salt idiom of
the state and timeless days and nights of nothing to do but unwind
and find yourself.
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By Air: Calcutta is the nearest airport- 210 kms.
By Rail: Contai Road- 37 kms is the nearest railway
station.
By Road:
Calcutta-Howrah-Mechheda-Norghat-Contai-Ramnagar-Digha- 185 kms,
Calcutta-Deulti-Kolaghat-Kharagpur-Digha- 243 kms, Tarakeswar- 355
kms.
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Buxa
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Buxa Tiger Reserve was set up in the year of 1982-83 at the
north eastern corner. This picturesque reserve with its proigous
Terai, Bhabar as well as Hilly landscape, is dissected by numerous
rivulets. The varitable flora and fauna of these wet forests
attracts tourists and nature lovers every year. This part of the
country is characterized by its high degree of plant & animal
bio-diversity where 60% species are endemic to the area. The
Generic diversity of mammals is second highest among all the tiger
reserves of India. Astonishing bio-diversity of animals comprise of
a reach avifauna of more than 230 identified species, 67 mammals
(out of which 21 are endangered), 36 species of reptiles (10
numbers are endangered). Apart from Bengal Tiger there are plenty
of Leopard, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Indian Civet,
Palm Civet etc. The Hornbills including greater Pied Hornbill
abound the area. One of the rarest bird of India the Black-necked
Crane has been sighted in the Reserve during the early winter. The
migratory beautiful Black Stork is a visitor of the area. The
monsoon ends and beautiful Minivets, Sultan tits arrive, during
summer rare Ashyminivet is also sighted.
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