West Bengal Tourism

West Bengal is the land steeped in nature's wonder and cultural diversities which make it a beautiful destination to spend memorable and pleasurable holidays. Large number of tourists from across the globe prefer West Bengal Tour to experience the charm of amalgamated beauty of nature and culture. Some of the popular West Bengal Tourist Places are Darjeeling This is among the most favoured hill stations of India known across the globe for its speckled charm of natural vistas. The pristine natural beauty and serene and scenic ambiances earned it the title 'Queen of Hill Station'. Large number of tourists from several parts of the globe flock this place to enjoy the charm of snow capped Himalayan mountains, Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, diverse flora, exotic fauna and the enthralling ride of Darjeeling toy train which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the popular tourist attractions of Darjeeling are Darjeeling Toy Train, Kalimpong, Happy Valley Tea Gardens, Lloyd's Botanical Gardens, Victoria Falls and Passenger Ropeway. Kolkata This is the Capital of West Bengal which was formerly known as Calcutta. It is often quoted as the 'City of Joy' because of its interwoven charm of nature, culture, tradition, life style and arts and crafts. This is mainly a place to be felt rather than just seen due to its liveliness, vibrancy and diversity. Some of the tourist places which are worth visiting in Kolkata are Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Eden Garden, Kalighat, Birla Planetarium, Indian Museum and Dalhousie Square. Santiniketan This is a world renowned tourist attraction of West Bengal situated near Bolpur in the Birbhum district. It is a university founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore to mingle Indian traditions with the other cultures of the world. This open air school is popularly known as Visva-Bharati which attracts scores of tourists, scholars, artists and eminent personalities from across the world. The serene and peaceful ambiances of this place give tourists a chance to feel nature's ecstasy at its best. Some of the popular attractions which can be visited by tourists during Santiniketan tour are China Bhavan, Chhatimtala , Kala Bhavan, Bichitra and Uttarayan Complex. Sunderbans This is a beautiful jungle situated in the southern tip of West Bengal where land meets the sea. It is renowned across the globe for its exotic and diverse collection of flora, fauna and avifauna species. The Sundarbans is a part of the world's largest delta renowned for its mangrove forest and rich biodiversity which make this place a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sunderbans National Park is the foremost tourist attraction of this place which is a paradise for wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts. This wildlife reserve is famous for its 58 species of mammals, 55 species of reptiles and around 248 bird species.