Description: West Bengal lies in the eastern region of India and is counted as the fourth most populated state of India. Towards its northeast lie Sikkim and Assam and Bhutan and Orissa lies in its southeast direction. The states such as Jharkhand
and Bihar are covered from its west and Nepal in its northwest boarders. The capital of West Bengal is Kolkata served British India for many years but in the commencement of 20th century, it got divided into two parts, West Bengal and East Bengal. Due to partition, East Bengal emerged out as a new entity of Pakistan and later became Bangladesh.
Sightseeing of West Bengal:
Eden Gardens
Esplanade
Howrah Bridge
Kalighat
Kolkata Race Course
Maiden and Fort William
Marble Palace
Park Street
Rabindra Sadan
National Library
Places to worship:
Agni Mandir
Belur Math
Birla Mandir
Dakshineshwar Temple
ISCKON Temple
St. John Church
Where to stay: West Bengal has so many hotels of different categories be it 5 Star hotels, 4 Star hotels, 3 Star hotels, 2 Star hotels, etc. You can book any hotel at any point of time based on your preference and whose tariff simply goes with your pocket. Moreover, the location of all the hotels in Kolkata is really magnificent and shares a proximity to many enthralling heritage sites and thus encourages you to stay for more period of time.
Best time to visit: October to February.
Sightseeing of West Bengal
West Bengal is a very high-flying state when it comes to its tourist attractions. The glorious history of state is depicted through the colonial structure of Malda and the British houses of Kolkata. The amazing cultural heritage of the state, repository of national parks and enthralling immaculate attractiveness of Kalimpong and Darjeeling, all just make you flabbergasted and more excited to come here again and again. The sightseeing places of West Bengal, India are the result of sheer brilliance of the state coupled with
intriguing freshness, prosperity and revelry and thus make the trip of the holidaymakers more remembering and a once-come-never-forget experience!!! Some highly explored places of tourist interest of West Bengal are highlighted below so that you can include them in your itinerary.
Kolkata: The capital city Kolkata in West Bengal is the hot favorite city of voyagers far or near who come here for spending their vacations. Loads of avenues, delightfully erected monuments and pleasurable action-packed activities really grab the attention of the holidaymakers towards them. Side by side you also get acquainted with the insight story of the resplendently loaded intellectual culture of Kolkata. The city is also in the good books of the tourists for being renowned as the fatherland of various notable scholars, enriching education together with the progress in the trading sector. Nonetheless, without doubt people come here specially and love to explore its age-old ethnicity and exquisiteness in their own unique style.
Darjeeling: It is a well-known tremendously striking hill-station in West Bengal, located in the Shivalik Hills of the Himalayas. It is a quaint hilltop, with without a scratch prettiness and appealing tourist spots to show off of. Darjeeling in West Bengal is internationally eminent a UNESCO World Heritage Site called Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (nicknamed Toy Train) and for its tea industry. Nevertheless, besides its pictorial pomp, it also proffers some hotspots that are well thought-out to be a trekker's seventh heaven.
Kalimpong: Known for its charming ambiance, engaging locations and pristine loveliness, Kalimpong is unquestionably a fortune-hunter’s paradise. It is snuggled in the famous Shivalik range at a height of about 1250 m above sea level and is beyond doubt unbeatable. Its long-established panoramic vista is all set to gawk your attention and mesmerize your sensual senses. Above and beyond, Kalimpong is also a perfect place for those who practice Buddhism as it is a famed throne of Buddhism in the North-east India. Last but not least, the enticing and beguiling weather of this hill station is an added windfall for the travelers who are visiting the place.
Murshidabad: You cal also plan a trip to Murshidabad in West Bengal, India as it is known for being listed in the listing of nineteen districts in West Bengal. It also has a city with the similar name. The district of Murshidabad is situated on the southern periphery of the famous Bhagirathi and its name is inspired from the then Dewan of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa expressly Nawab Murshid Quli Khan. The history of this district belongs to the primitive times of West Bengal and thus grabs the attention of many historians along with loads of members of public.
Nabadwip: The literal meaning of Nabadwip in Bengali is 'a collection of nine islands', namely Simantadwip, Rudradwip, Antardwip (Sri Mayapur), Ritudwip, Jahnudwip, Madhyadwip, Godrumdwip, Modadrumdwip, and Koladwip. This tourist place of West Bengal is placed in the Nadia district of the state and is considered to be much consecrated, since it is the place of birth of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Climate of West Bengal
The climatic conditions of Kolkata in West Bengal during summers remain hot and humid. This season is stretched for four months i.e. from March to June and temperature begins to rise up to 410 C. May is considered to be the hottest month full of hotness and humidity and the dusty winds of ‘Kal Baishakhi’ also take place during this season. But the picture of the climate of Kolkata changes throughout monsoons that start from mid-June and lasts till the end of September. People of kolkata welcome the
rainy season with open arms that happens in August and on average the rainfall receives by the city is about 1582 mm and once monsoons are over, you will see the glimpses of little autumn, which ends approximately in a month. However, the weather of Kolkata in West Bengal all through winters really becomes brilliant. Winters start from October end and continue till the closing stages of Feburary which is also well-thought-out-to- be the perfect period to pack you bags for Kolkata trip. On average, the temperature starts to vary between 120 C and 140 C and by no means goes below 100 C.