From the majestic Himalayas to the calm water of Ganga, Bengal is truly blessed. It has quiet seashores beautiful mangroves and many other natural wonders. The architectural marvel, festivities, food, desserts, and shopping places make Bengal one of the most loved tourist spots. Bengal has a vast array of destinations that will make you fall in love with the place.
Bengal is known for its history, heritage, and rich culture. There is something for all types of travellers. Some of the best places to visit in Bengal are as follows:
- Kolkata- the city of Joy is the second largest city in the country and it is the face of West Bengal. It is also the aesthetic, social and intellectual capital of the nation. With its history being 350 years old, it has some stunning architectural marvels of historical importance located here. Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Eden Gardens, Fort William, Thakur Bari, and the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore are some of the best places to visit. Hand pulled rickshaws, golgappa stalls, shopping in avenues, scrumptious desserts and so much more are the driving force for tourists and locals in Kolkata.
- Shantiniketan- is located in the Birbhum region of West Bengal and it is at a distance of 212 km from West Bengal. It was the house of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and has now been converted into a University. The Holi of Santiniketan is world-famous. Visit the Poush Mela, Tagore’s museum, Amar Kutir, and Rabindra Bhavan Museum to see the sculptures and paintings of Tagore.
- Darjeeling, Himalayan Jewel- to witness the beauty of snow-covered pinnacles of Kanchenjunga, aromatic tea gardens, fragrant orchids, iconic toy train making its way through the Himalayan peaks, the tall green pine trees, and the momo stalls. There’s so much that Darjeeling offers but importantly takes one away from the chaos of city life. One can expect panoramic views of mountains, Buddhist monasteries, waterfalls, and scrumptious Tibetan food to die for.
- Bankura- a family escape to enjoy the gardens. It is situated in Eastern Chota Nagpur Plateau and is adorned with beautiful antique temples, brown slopes, and babbling brooks. There are several hills here like the Biharinath hills, Susunia hills and Koko hills, one should visit these hills.
- Gaur Pandua- Mediaeval capital of Bengal is the home to breathtaking architectural ruins. There are some prime mosques and tombs built here by the Muslim Sultans which are now in ruins but depict the beauty of the gone era. Visit the Baro SonaMasjid, Tomb of Fateh Khan, Adina masjid and Eklakhi mausoleum. Do not forget to buy Murshidabad silk from here.
- Sundarbans the land of Mangroves- The UNESCO World Heritage Site is the biggest mangrove eco-arrangement in the world. It is the home to the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger. Sundarbans are the most beautiful and iconic spot on the earth, the area is covered with streams and tributaries that add to the beauty of the place.
- Mandarmani- lying towards East Medinipur is the seaside village of Mandarmani a quickly developing resort village in west Bengal. One can relax here away from the hustle of city life.
