Things to do in West Bengal, India: The Best Scenic Railroads

July 5, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

West Bengal (/wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/) is an Indian state, located in Eastern India on the Bay of Bengal. With over 91 million inhabitants (as of 2011), it is India's fourth-most populous state. It has an area of 88,752 km (34,267 sq mi). A part of the ethno-linguistic Bengal region, it borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north. It also borders the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata (Calcutta), the seventh-largest city in India. As for geography, West Bengal includes the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, the Ganges delta, the Rarh region, and the coastal Sundarbans. The main ethnic group are the Bengalis, with Bengali Hindus forming the demographic majority.
Restaurants in West Bengal

1. Small Group Kolkata Uptown Food Tour

Jawaharlal Nehru Road, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Maidan, Esplanade, Kolkata, West Bengal 700087, India A Chef's Tour
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Get set for Kolkata’s finest food tour. Greet your guide as the sun sets and take the subway up to the intellectual heart of the city. Here the Bengal revolutionary fighter Subhas Chandras Bose is more famous than Gandhi and the people are passionate about their rights and independence, not to mention their food.  The evening starts at a little street vendor that blends up one of the district's best tropical lasses. Afterwards, you'll hop from spot to spot tasting some fine Bengali fare - expect jumbo prawns covered in fragrant coconut milk curry, onion bahjis from a revolutionary food stand, succulent chicken curries and a range of Bengali sweets to name just a few. Finish at one of the oldest colonial coffee houses in Kolkata where nearby university students descend for intellectual discussions.

Inclusions: Taste 14+ different Bengali food and drinks, Small group tour limited to 8 exclusive guests, A private trained local foodie guide, Bottled water and refreshing Indian drinks, All transport costs including the metro, tram, bus and rickshaw

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Items of a personal nature, Pick up and drop off from your hotel

Reviewed By Kiwioutside

This was an amazing tour. Avid took us through the heart of Kolkata and to some local destinations and food outlets that no would be able to find on their own. The food was incredible, but the tour extended beyond this with Avik showing us what authentic local life is like in Kolkata both now and in the past. He also enhanced the tour through his sharing of local knowledge, customs, and culture. He even ensured we were sorted in our travel from the tour as we had a flight to catch soon after. I would highly recommend this tour. 10 stars!

2. Experience Nimdih

Nimdih Gandhi Ashram, Raghunathpur, Jharkhand 832401, India TourEast
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Situated on 20 acres of land, Nimdih Gandhi Ashram is located at the foothills of Dalma and offers a picturesque and enchanting view of the region. Nimdih offers simple stay arrangements with cottages, hash-huts and rooms, with provision of attached toilet for the cottages and common clean western style toilets. Tourists can visit Nimdih between mid-Oct and mid April. Nimdih has big land dedicated for organic farming and guests can experience doing it.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Reviewed By 900rajab

What a trip.....went with my mom and mil and wifee had a really good time. It was a day trip....mesmerized to see the art and the warm welcome given by Rahim Chitrakar and his family. They even messaged to check if we have reached home safely... Don't expect five star luxury....but very comfortable and get a feel at home atmosphere.

3. Darjeeling Toy Train Joyride E-tickets with private transportation

India saying namaste Trips
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Experience Darjeeling Toy Train Joyride With Optional Transportation With Pickup and Drop Within any Darjeeling Location with Option of Train Ticket only and Train Ticket with Transportation

Inclusions: Shared Darjeeling Toy Train Admission with Private Transportation Trip

Exclusions: No Meals and Accommodation

Reviewed By Pooja2812

Must visit Rangeet Valley Ropeway, Tenzing Rock, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park. Can request to include Batasia Loop.

4. Magical Darjeeling India

Bagdogra Airport, Airport Road, Bagdogra, Siliguri, West Bengal 734421, India aCi Holidays

Light at the foothills of the Himalayas, Darjeeling attracts all those who wish to experience life as it once was before the days of modernization. While lovers and honeymooners travel to the town and book themselves in cozy cottages to enjoy private time away from the city, the tired travellers go soul searching in the hills. With the incredible views of the Kanchenjunga from the Tiger Hill.enjoy the river view and tea estate.One of most romantic and popular hill station of India. .

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Transport by private vehicle, Meal Plan (as per mentioned above), Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis), All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary)

Exclusions: Air Fare / Train fare., Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage., Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary., Entrance Fees & Guide charges., Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot), Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure., Room Heater Charge, Insurance., Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

Reviewed By GrandTour109718

ACI helped me plan and delivered an incredible trip of a lifetime to India. We covered the Golden Triangle, the Ganges, Tiger Safari & a trip into the mountains to see the Himalayas. Everything was planned to perfection. Planes, Trains & Automobiles with excellent, knowledgeable and very friendly drivers looked after us and helped us explore all and more than we hoped. An excellent local team that will deliver you your dream trip I cannot recommend their service enough 5 Star

5. Northeast India trible tour

Kolkata, West Bengal, India Help Line Travels

WE GIVES BEST AND SAFE TOUR PACKAGE GUARANTY NO 3RD PARTY BROCK AGE . BUDGET IS COMFORTABLE FOR ALL . .WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE WHO KNOWS LOCAL LANGUAGE AND ALSO HINDI,ENGLISH OUR PRODUCT PRICE MAKE OUR PRODUCT UNIQUE ...

Inclusions: we give breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, local siteseens cab/bus, Road trip AC VOLVO Bus/mini bus, VEG/NONVEG, VEG/NONVEG

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

6. Experience the soul of India

Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Travelloo

Staying in cottages or huts, fishing, small walks, cooking, learning local handicrafts or simply doing nothing are some of the options travellers ask for. Some basic facilities are being extended to guest which may not confirm to facilities with other International tourism standards but promises the factual village & rural life of Bengal and 70% of India, with some form of adventure for the guests. There are number of such home stay facilities in the region. The visit helps the economy, buying local products, buying art materials and using local villagers as guide or help. A concept fast catching up by most of our guest. Home stay is arranged and run by villagers Estate or villages or a whole village set up made specially for the guest.. It also a part of responsible tourism and ecotourism with Bird watching, Short trails, Angling, River Rafting, Clay modelling, etc are part of the stay.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Any equipment required during trip, Restroom on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Parking Fees

7. Tribal Tour from Kolkata - An excursion to the hidden tribal belt of India

Explore Calcutta - Private guided tours of Calcutta and Regions nearby.

Photographers , Travelers and people who want to see the hidden regions around Kolkata , see primitive tribal life and want to walk the "off the beaten" path can do this tour. Highly recommended if they want to see beyond the touristic places.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Restroom on board

Exclusions: ANY PERSONAL EXPENSES ARE EXTRA

Reviewed By solitarySoul

We took a week trip of Calcutta , Darjeeling and a hike to small village of Tonglu in the seven days span. We wanted to walk back to the colonial days , since we were interested in the British history and heritage that is left in India. In depth knowledge of Deep while on tour gave us a good perspective of the colonial days and life. We even went to see where Job Charnock landed in Kolkata! It was totally worth a trip. Darjeeling was beautiful with it's Himalayan experience and the hike to Tonglu was amazing as we saw some of the highest mountain in the world so up close. The landscapes as well as history , they have got it all. My parents are already planning a same trip and I would definitely recommend this !

8. Hiking the Himalayas : A 5 day trip to the Himalayas from Kolkata.

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, 15, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700013, India Explore Calcutta - Private guided tours of Calcutta and Regions nearby.

India is blessed with the largest of Himalayas range in its country. Unlike Nepal, treks and hikes here are not so crowded and gives travelers a chance to indulge more into rawness and wilderness of the greatest mountain range of the world. Here is a basic 5 Day itinerary of hiking in the grand Himalayas in eastern belt of the mountain range. This itinerary can be included or added while your visit in Kolkata , Darjeeling or Gangtok. Same trip in 3 days can be done , if air transportation is opted for. Tickets are cheap from Kolkata to siliguri in flight. Coming to this region and not tasting the happiness of climbing himalayas or getting intimate with it, might be regret , you build upon later. Hence i highly recommend this. For hiking in North India, Connect directly.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Trekking equipments.

Exclusions: Anything not included in inclusives in the tour is extra.

Reviewed By solitarySoul

We took a week trip of Calcutta , Darjeeling and a hike to small village of Tonglu in the seven days span. We wanted to walk back to the colonial days , since we were interested in the British history and heritage that is left in India. In depth knowledge of Deep while on tour gave us a good perspective of the colonial days and life. We even went to see where Job Charnock landed in Kolkata! It was totally worth a trip. Darjeeling was beautiful with it's Himalayan experience and the hike to Tonglu was amazing as we saw some of the highest mountain in the world so up close. The landscapes as well as history , they have got it all. My parents are already planning a same trip and I would definitely recommend this !

9. Jyotirlinga & Monasteries - Hindu & Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour from Kolkata

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

The private tour will begin in Kolkata a historical city dotted with many monuments of British Raj. Travel by train to reach Deoghar a Jyotirlinga Temple. From here drive to visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Nalanda an ancient seat of learning and Bodhgaya city of enlightenment. Continue to Varanasi the oldest serviving city in world dotted with nearly 2000 temples on holy river bank and monuments of Budhist faith in nearby Sarnath where Budhha set the Wheel of Dhamma in motion.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport, 06-nights / 07-days accommodation in below offered hotels or similar (standard room), Tain ticket Kolkata - Deoghar, Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program., Monuments Entrances of sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary, Activities charges mentioned in the itinerary , Government licensed English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Government taxes.

Exclusions: Any air fare, Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned, Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Or anything not mentioned above., Camera charges at monuments 

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

10. Experience the cultural tourism in Purulia

Nimdih Gandhi Ashram, Raghunathpur, Jharkhand 832401, India TourEast

Purulia is a pied panorama of nature, people, culture and heritage. It is the land of the spectacular chau dance inscribed in the Representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010. Staying at Nimdih Gandhi Ashram located at the foot hills of Dalma, experiencing Chau dance with the traditional masters and taking part in Chau Mask making workshop make the tour unique. Every year in the month of December the annual Chau Jhumur festival is celebrated (2nd edition of the festival at Balarampur, Purulia is on Dec 18-20 and 9th edition of the festival at Bamnia, Purulia on Dec 22-31, 2020).

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast

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Reviewed By 900rajab

What a trip.....went with my mom and mil and wifee had a really good time. It was a day trip....mesmerized to see the art and the warm welcome given by Rahim Chitrakar and his family. They even messaged to check if we have reached home safely... Don't expect five star luxury....but very comfortable and get a feel at home atmosphere.

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