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There are many tourist attractions in West Bengal which are located in different parts of the state. West Bengal Tourist Attractions include historical places, beaches, wild life sanctuaries and beautiful hilly regions.
West Bengal is one of the most prominent states of eastern India and forms the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal. The state is bounded by Assam, Sikkim and Bhutan to the north-east and Orissa to the south. To the western part of the state lies Jharkhand and Bihar while Nepal lies to the north-west.
West Bengal was a part of a number of empires and kingdoms during the past two millennia. After the British consolidated their position in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the city of Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, served as the capital of British India for over 200 years. After India got independence in the year 1947 the state was divided into two parts namely East Pakistan or Bangladesh and West Bengal.
List of some populer tourist attractions in West Bengal:
Hill Stations:
One of the major West Bengal Tourist Attractions is its hills. The major hill stations in West Bengal are Darjeeling and Kalimpong.These places are thronged by tourists in large number all the year round. The beautiful Himalayas and the sprawling tea gardens have added to the beauty of these hills. The famous toy train of Darjeeling has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Cultural Sites:
The place is also famous for its rich traditions and cultural legacy. Once being the capital of the country the place is still referred as the cultural capital of India. Among the places which are famous for their cultural heritage, Bishnupur and Shantiniketan deserve a special mention. It was in Shantiniketan, that Tagore founded one of the world's renowned universities.
Tourist Attractions in West Bengal also includes its wild life. The state has rich forestlands in both of its southern and northern sides. Rare animals like rhinos, wild elephants are found in these forests. The state is also famous for its tiger project at Sunderban which has the famous collection of "Royal Bengal Tiger". Other important wild life destinations are the jungles of Dooars and Jaldapara.
Beaches: These are one of the major Attractions in West Bengal .The two most important beaches are at Digha and Shankarpur which draw hordes of tourists every year.
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