Best Tourist Places to visit in West Bengal Theindiabizz
West Bengal is India’s sweetest state. The air of Bengal breathes of hospitality and welcome to every guest who sets foot upon its soil. Colonized by every foreign power of Europe, the state has a mesh of culture. It also has not let go of the times when it was ruled by the Nawabs. From hills to forest, West Bengal has it all. It has festivals throughout the year. The state is known for grandeur. It leaves the travelers hungry for more. West Bengal has an endless count of offbeat destinations where you may find peace and solitude. It pays homage to spirituality. The weather gets hot during the summer, but otherwise, you can relax and enjoy Bengal’s beauty in every season. So, if you are tourist, here are the places you must include in your bucket list while visiting West Bengal:
# The City of Joy : Kolkata
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, tops the list of the tourist places to visit in West Bengal. It is the city of joy and the cultural capital of India. Once, it was the crown jewel of the British. The city boasts of colonialism, aristocracy, and modernism in culture and architecture. The north Calcutta is the embodiment of the colonial and zamindari houses and offices, while South has sky rises. The city has so much to offer to any traveler. Visit the dining district, aka, Park Street for Chelo Kebabs at Peter Cat, for discussions on politics and films, head to the famous Indian Coffee house and sit with tea and fish cutlet. Take a morning walk at Victoria memorial, spend your afternoons shopping at New Market, and head for a boat ride at Princep Ghat and enjoy the skyline across the Hooghly. The city has a Chinatown and you can enjoy authentic Chinese breakfast. Do not forget tea and cakes at Flury’s. The best time to visit this city during Durga Puja and Christmas. The festivity warms the heart and the spirit.
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# The queen of hills: Darjeeling
Nobody stays in the city during the summer. Everyone in West Bengal heads to the queen of hill station, Darjeeling. People come here to unwind and enjoy nature. Darjeeling is known for its serene beauty. The tea estates are worth visiting and you can sip samples of Darjeeling tea. Amidst white magnolias and the magnificent view from Tiger Hill, do not forget to roam in the street of Darjeeling to marvel the colonial churches and savour street shopping at mall road. If you are a foodie, Darjeeling’s Keventer has the best pancakes and bacon. The streets are filled with momo and Chinese stalls. The Toy Train ride is the must thing to do when you visit Darjeeling. It is a destination for hiking, river rafting =, and bird watching.
# The French town of Chandernagore
Once upon a time in history, West Bengal was ruled by the French. Chandernagore became a French district in West Bengal. Chandernagore has a quaint air of southern France. Small lanes with yellow houses. Enjoy the Bengali sweets with a taste of French twist. Enjoy the beautiful sunset at Chandernagore strand road. The best time to see this French town in all its glory is during Jagdhatri Puja.
# Shantiniketan
This small town in Bolpur at Birbhum district became the school of knowledge established by Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore founded Vishwa Bharati University. Shantiniketan breathes peace and solitude. The boat ride along with the Baul folk music is soothing to the soul. You might even see Santhal traditions. The Poush Mela in winter is a festive occasion of music and culture, but the town becomes jovial with colors during Boshonto Utsav, ie, Holi.
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