WEST BENGAL
WEST BENGAL
West Bengal is a state in eastern India, It is situated along the Bay of Bengal, Its capital, Kolkata. West Bengal is the fourth-most populous and thirteenth-largest state by area in India, as well as the eighth-most populous country subdivision of the world. West Bengal is an Indian state which lies in the eastern region of India.
DARJEELING
The town of Darjeeling is the headquarters of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. Darjeeling is the most popular tourist destination in north – east India. Internationally famous for many reasons among them are Tea, Tourism, Trekking and Timber. Being in the limelight for its manicured tea gardens, undulating terrains, and salubrious weather, Darjeeling is popularly known as Hill Queen of Bengal. Darjeeling is world famous for its unbeatable tea and also for Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, locally known as “Toy train”.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Darjeeling are:
• Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Park
• Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway
• Batasia Eco Garden
• Observatory Hill View Point
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park,
• Shrubbery Nightingale Park
• Dali Monastery
• Chowrasta
• Tiger Hill
• Batasia Loop
• Toy Train
MIRIK
Mirik is a small town and a Notified Area of Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Mirik subdivision. The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yok meaning “place burnt by fire”. Mirik Bazar began a commercial centre of the region where people from the surrounding villages and tea gardens came to trade and buy their necessities.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Mirik are:
• The Mirik Lake
• Pashupati Nagar
• Orange Orchards
• Bunkulung
• Bokar Monastery
• Rameetay Dhara
• Mirik Church
• Devi Stan
• Tingling View Point
• Asalea Water Fall
• Haamro Ghar
KALIMPONG
Kalimpong is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located at an average elevation of 1,250 metres.The town is the headquarters of the Kalimpong district. The region comes under Gorkhaland Territorial Administration which is an autonomous governing body within the state of West Bengal. The Indian Army’s 27 Mountain Division is located on the outskirts of the city.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Kalimpong are:
• Deolo Hill
• Durpin Dara Hill
• Pine View Nursery
• Kalimpong Science Centre
• Dr Graham’s Home
• 7th Mile View Point
• Delo Park
• Mangal Dham
• Lepcha Museum
• Lord Buddha Statue & Park
• Tamang Gumba Kalimpong
KOLKATA
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India’s capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Kolkata are:
• Victoria Memorial Hall
• Dakshineswar Kali Temple
• Howrah Bridge
• Eden Gardens
• Eco Tourism Park
• Birla Temple
• Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar)
• Quest Mall
• Tagore House
• Kolkata Zoo & Zoological Garden
• Parashnath Jain Temple
• Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath
• ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple
SILIGURI
Siliguri is a metropolitan city in West Bengal, located on the banks of the Mahananda River and the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a principal commercial, tourism, transportation, and educational center of North Bengal. It is famous for Tea, Transport, Tourism and Timber. This rapidly growing city is well connected by Air way, Rail way & Road way with rest of India. All tourists need to reach here first, and then they can move towards Darjeeling, Dooars & Sikkim. Siliguri is also the main trade centre for all hilly regions, Dooars & the countries near around like Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Siliguri are:
• Coronation Bridge
• ISKCON Siliguri, Sri Sri Radha Madhavsundara
• Bengal Safari
• City Centre
• Vega Circle Mall
• Savin Kingdom Amusement Park
• Hong Kong Market
• Kanchenjunga Stadium
• The Science City
• Dudhia
