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West Bengal:
West Bengal, is bounded on the north by Bhutan and
the state of Sikkim , on the east by Bangladesh
and the state of Assam , on the south by the Bay
of Bengal, on the southwest by the state of Orissa
& Jharkhand, on the northwest by Nepal and the
state of Bihar and on the south by Bay of Bengal.
Its capital, Kolkata is one of the largest and most
developed cities in India. The vast majority of
the people in West Bengal are the Bengalis. The
other communities in the state are Sherpas, Gorkhas
and Paharis, residing in the hilly regions of West
Bengal
Capital of West Bengal:
Kolkata: 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.
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,
Zoological Gardens,Indian Museum,Birla Planetarium,Eden
Garden.
Getting There:
Air: Kolkata is home to the N.S.C. International airport
at Dumdum. Regular flights to rest of India and world
are available here.
Rail: Howrah and Sealdah are the two major railway station,
which are very well connected to the other parts of the
country.
Road: Kolkata, being among the top metros of India, is
connected to the rest of India by excellent road network.
Accommodation:
Like any big city, Kolkata has numerous options for stay.
Luxurious star rated hotels, government owned hotels,
guest houses, hostels, lodges and budget hotels provide
the tourist with variety to chose from.
Foreign Banks:
American Express
International Banking Corporation
21, Old Court House Street
Kolkata - 700001
Ph: 2248 0621/23
Best Hangouts: Daimond Harbour, Parks & Gardens,
Victoria Memorial, Nicco Park.
Should Not Miss : Relish on the cheese based sweets like
Sandesh, Rosogolla and Chanar Payesh. Or have some Misti
doi (sweetened curd) and Patali gur confectionery (date
palm jaggery, only in winters). Also enjoy the spicy Jhalmudi,
a speciality of this region.
Best Activities: Have a walk on the Park street or enjoy
the chariot ride near Chowranghee.
Festivals: The world famous Durga Puja is observed in
October. Saraswati Puja, a celebration for the goddess
of learning in February. Other important festivals are
Kali Puja and Diwali.
Nearest Tourist Destinations: Shanti Niketan, Bishnupur
and Chandannagar.
When to Visit: October to March.
Darjeelin:
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.
Jaldapara
Sanctuary:
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.
Murshidabad:
A city of Nawabs and there
splendours, Murshidabad, is situated on the banks of the
river Bhagirathi. The city is a witness to those events
which have changed the course of Indian history. The city
is close to Plassey, a historic battleground. Named after
Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, the city is home to some of the
best works which depicts the medieval period of Indian
history. The British established a military barrack here
in 1767. In 1857, Sepoy Mutiny had taken birth in these
Barrack grounds. A memorial has also been erected on 15th
August 1957 in the ground. The old houses of the British
army, have now been converted into hospitals and govt.
offices, courts. The Circuit House here was once used
by Robert Clive and Warren Hastings. The city is also
famous for its raw silk and silk products. Ivory products
and handicrafts are also a good buy here.
Sunderbans:
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.
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.
