When you are in the eastern part of India then ensure that you definitely visit West Bengal, one of the culturally rich states of the country. It is the state, which has seen various phases such as the Indian Independence Movement, suffered the pain of partition and still went on. This is the character of West Bengal, which has made it so special among the states of India.
What to see in West Bengal
The state of west Bengal is popular for its historical and cultural sites that you can visit on your tour. The main attractions of the state include the Maidan, a huge green expanse and the Howrah Bridge, which is one of the busiest bridges in the world. You can also visit the university complex of Shantiniketan, Zoological Garden, Eden Gardens and the Victorial Memorial.
Wildlife: The most important sightseeing attraction of West Bengal is the Sunderbans. This mangrove jungle on the south of West Bengal is the abode of Royal Bengal Tiger. Sunderbans is also the largest estuarine forest in the world and the other species that you can see here are boars, monkeys, fishing cats and otters. On your way to Sunderbans you can see some other attractions like Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project, Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary, Lothian Island and Holiday Island.
Temples: Do not miss a trip to Nabadwip when you are in West Bengal. It is where headquarters of ISKCON is housed. The best sightseeing attraction of Nabadwip is the Chandroday Temple. Nabadwip is also the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya. Sonargouranga is the most important temple and sightseeing attraction of this place.
The other places that you can visit in Nabadwip are Rajbari where you can find a Durga Temple in the courtyard of the palace. On the banks of Jalangi River you would find the residence of Maharaja Krishnachandra, another worth watching attraction of West Bengal.
Bardhaman is another important sightseeing attraction of West Bengal. Krishnaram Roy who was given the zamindari of Bardhaman by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb built it during the 17th and the 18th century.
Another place that you must visit is Vishnupur in West Bengal, which was established by King Raghunath I. It was the capital of the Mallas till the 19th century. The famous items that you can find here are bell metal ware, conch shell jewelry and pottery of which the famous example is the Bankura horse.
Festivals: The state enjoys many colorful festivals; among the most celebrated ones is Durga Puja. Besides Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja and Janmashtami are some other festivals that are given special attention in West Bengal. Sagar, during the Gangasagar mela the biggest fair in West Bengal is a worth visiting site of West Bengal.
Hill Station: The hill station of West Bengal, Darjeeling is another tourist attraction of West Bengal. While planning a trip to Darjeeling avail the mini train that starts from New Jalpaiguri and goes through deep jungles, rice fields, tea gardens and pine forests.
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