Top 5 Attractions of West Bengal in 2020

1. Darjeeling

Darjeeling is situated in West Bengal and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. It is well-known for its Himalayan Railways and tea industry. A huge number of residents in this place is following Buddhism. So there are lots of old monasteries present here. The colourful landscapes, tea estate, everlasting weather and the hills make it one of the utmost tourist destinations of the country. Darjeeling is also the top tea exporter and thus, tourism in Darjeeling draws many travellers during the tea plucking season. In this time one should observe the beautiful sight of women plucking the leaves. The fragrance in the hills ambiances international visitors. Darjeeling extend across an area of 3149 sq Km. Shopping is another attraction, where visitors can shop masterpieces, garments and handicrafts.

2. Kolkata

Kolkata boasts of many charming sightseeing places that provide to all kinds of attractions. Regardless of how you are travelling or with whom you are staying, you will discover many appealing options to enjoy and sightseeing in this city. From ancient structures, art galleries, olden temples, churches, parks, stadium to shopping markets and restaurants, there are many wonderful places to see in Kolkata.

Architecture fans will be attracted with the physical beauty of construction like Victoria Memorial hall, Raj Bhavan and so on. Mother House, the headquarter of Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa, is also a standard exploration site in Kolkata. Also, the Tomb of Mother Teresa is located here. Sports lovers can visit the Salt Lake Stadium and Eden Gardens. The city is also a popular religious spot. The city is one among the 52 shakti peethas. So, many followers visit the Kalighat Kali Temple to offer their praying to the Goddess Kali. Birla Mandir, ISKCON Temple and Dakshineshwar Temple are other pilgrim places for devotees.

3. Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar, once the province of Koch dynasty, is a small tourist town in Northern part of West Bengal. Those who are history buffs can visit this place. Cooch Behar is also an attractive place for eco-tourists along with those who loves history and archaeology.

The place comes under the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal. Cooch Behar is also a district, which is bordered by Jalpaiguri and Assam. The international border of Cooch Behar is Bangladesh to the south and west. Cooch Behar is a closely joined small town with joyful public who are satisfied with the social richness and religious heritage of the city.

4. Sundarbans National Park

Sundarbans National Park is situated in West Bengal which is known for the abode of biggest mangrove forests in the world. It is also a famous Tiger Reserve. The Biosphere reserve which offers a complete nature's circle to the travellers right from Royal Bengal tigers to flowing rivers and striking sounds. Sundarbans National Park is a portion of Sundarban delta that is protected with Mangrove Forest. The park is also considered as having the largest population of the Bengal Tigers. The place is also listed in the UNESCO world heritage sites with a huge diversity of birds and reptiles with salt water crocodile. The park is spread between the countries, India and Bangladesh.

5. Siliguri

The Siliguri is situated in the Jalpaiguri and Siliguri districts of West Bengal. The city is considered as the entrance to North-East India. People can come and visit this place via Road, Rail or Air. Siliguri has an international airport of its own, serving international as well as domestic flight for tourists. Also, Siliguri itself is a perfect holiday destination, with enough things to see and do.

The Jaldapara National Park which is located on the banks of Torsa River is another place, where a tourist should not miss to visit in Siliguri. Earlier the park is known as Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, which is later changed to Jaldapara National Park after the sanctuary is nationalised. The park is extended over an area of 215 kilometres. The main flora and fauna found in the park were Tigers, rhinoceros, elephants and so on. The forest department is also conducting elephant ride in the park.