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State Capital: Kolkata
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Climate: Hot Summers / Mild Winters
Airport(s): Kolkata, Bagdogra, Durgapur, Cooch Bihar, Darjeeling
West Bengal has been the 'cultural center of India' for centuries.
The submerged paddy stretches, green plains and peaceful hills of West Bengal have given birth to world renowned poets, artists, thinkers and political activists.
The land of social crusaders, West Bengal has played a very important role during India's Struggle for Freedom. The region also finds a mention in the great epic Mahabharata as 'Vanga'.
Controlled by the Maurya kings in the 3rd century and Pala rulers at a later period, it was in West Bengal that the British Colonial Government decided to set up capital.
Enjoy cultural fiestas during festivals such as Durga Puja, Paush Mela, Rabindra Jayanti, Sri Panchami, Ramkrishna Paramhamsa's birthDay et al.
Important cities and towns in West Bengal, India are Kalimpong, Howrah, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Asansol, Alipur, Bankura, Chandannagar, Cooch Behar, Dakhineshwar, Jaigaon, Jalpaiguri, Haldia, Gondalpara, Murshidabad, Midnapore, New Jalpaiguri, Mirik, Ranaghat et al.
Places of Tour Interest
Tour the temple at Kalighat on the banks of River Hoogly on the outskirts of Kolkata; travel to the temples of Bishnupur and experience the charm of Darjeeling attractions.
Explore Shantiniketan, an educational township established by the great scholar and poet Rabindranath Tagore.
Look for endangered species as you enjoy a gripping wildlife experience in the mangrove swamps of Sunderbans on your tours to West Bengal. Ride an elephant through the dense undergrowth at the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary and explore Nabadweep - an ancient center of Sanskrit culture.
Tour the Victoria Memorial, Birla Mandir, Fort William, Dhakuria Lake, Dakhineshwar Kali Temple, Paresnath Temple, St. Paul's Cathedral, Nakhoda Mosque and Science City on tours to Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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