{"id":670,"date":"2014-09-09T08:34:59","date_gmt":"2014-09-09T08:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/?p=670"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:25:00","slug":"west-bengal-tourist-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.namasteindiatrip.com\/blog\/west-bengal-tourist-places\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Visit in West Bengal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Explore the land; its art, culture and history; and you will see for yourself why we call it beautiful Bengal for nothing. Leaf on through the post to realize why the diversity puts West Bengal among.<\/p>\n

There are four entry points to India-Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, though most Western flights make a stop at either Delhi or Mumbai. One might land there, and avail of a connecting domestic flight to Kolkata. With the new international terminal however, the city has revamped its international aviation infrastructure to receive flights from abroad too.<\/p>\n

You can plan your travel yourself as well as depute you travel agent to do the same. Hotels in Kolkata are many, as you will find out in the following few pages.<\/p>\n

Best Places to Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kolkata<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Kolkata-City\"<\/p>\n

An electric mix of diverse tastes and preference, Kolkata is a truly cosmopolitan place. From the mansions of North Kolkata to high-rises of the South, and from the deep roots of western influence in the Central part of the City of Joy to the distinctly community-based East, the nature of diversity is spread way too deep into the veins of the city. Today, it\u2019s quite amazing to look back some three centuries ago, where wild animals used to strut about in the three villages of Sutanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata, part of the realm of one Sabarna Roy Choudhury. What was one the temple of Chowringhee Nath, today is the busy heart of the City, Chowringhee? Myriad, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

As we take you through Kolkata, we reveal a treasure trove for those who have an eye for great architecture. Along with this, a touch of the religio9us movement of yore. In the form of weekend detours in Air-Conditioned buses tracing the trail of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda; this includes trips to Belur Math, Dakshineswar Kali Bari and Swamiji\u2019s ancestral home, to name but a few. The other trip introduces tourists to the architectural wonders of erstwhile Kolkata-Jorasanko Rajbari, Thakurbari, Gokul Mitra\u2019s house, Kumartuli and its artisanville, Sovabazar Rajbari, Marble Palace and quite a few others. Embarking on these two trips, you are sure to experience the old-world charms of erstwhile Kolkata.<\/p>\n

Darjeeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Darjeeling\"<\/p>\n

As you open your window, you find a view of a lifetime \u2013 her snowcapped peak reddened with the early morning rays of the Sun. behold the Kanchenjunga in her glory, a regal sight by itself. All of a sudden, you find your room engulfed in clouds and an abrupt shower sets the mood for you honeymoon. Welcome to Darjeeling<\/a>, India\u2019s best hill station, just 663km away from Kolkata at an altitude of 2134 meters above sea level. 5km away from Darjeeling, overlooking Ghoom lies the Batasia Loop, that will make you relive the golden, slow-moving but rambling life of yesteryears, as you travel through Darjeeling on the Toy Train.<\/p>\n