City: West Bengal
Top Things to do in West Bengal
Top Hotels in West Bengal
- 1. Sinclairs Darjeeling
- 2. Ibis Kolkata Rajarhat
- 3. The Oberoi Grand
- 4. ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
- 5. Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences
- 6. Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
- 7. Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling Gandhi Road
- 8. Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong
- 9. The Peerless Inn
- 10. Regenta Orko's Kolkata by Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in West Bengal, India
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. Ramitay View Point
2. College Street (Boi Para)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 817 reviews
Reviewed By SaswataM10
People need to come and visit this place to see how big a book market can be. You can also find old and rare books alongside the footpath. This part of Kolkata is also very chaotic, due to presence of hand pulled rickshaws and paddled vans. Presence of Six colleges (Medical College, IISWBM, Calcutta University, Presidency University, Sanskrit College, Jain College) & Three schools (Hindu School - The earlier Hindu college, Hare School, Sanskrit School) represent most of the chaos and also the customer base of this book market. This market is also, the biggest book market, in Asia (in all likelihood).
3. Howrah Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,608 reviews
Reviewed By Arkapal7 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
This is the fisrt and foremost landmark which the whole world recognises Kolkata with. A British-made cantilever bridge with with Indian made steel, this bridge is the prime connector of the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata the Howrah Railway station One HAS to visit this monument once on visiting Kolkata.
4. Mother House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,580 reviews
Reviewed By debabrata707 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
If you visit in Kolkata you must visit to Mother House which is associated with Mother Theresa.Last month I have visited the same.This is one of the peaceful place in Kolkata.
5. Ahal Dara View Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By ziniatalks - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Me and my husband are nature lover and were critically looking for an off-beat spot on low budget (within Rs 10,000/-) to rejuvenate ourselves from our daily stressed lifestyle. Our search yield Latpanchar and we made a very short trip this January (19th to 22nd Jan 2018). What we have experienced is more than our expectation. Latpanchar is a small hamlet among the East Himalayan Range, only 13 kilometers from Kalijhora, a popular picnic spot beside National Highway - 31A, this highway connects Siliguri with Kalimpong and Sikkim. We reached Siliguri via NJP on 19th morning in Darjeeling Mail from Kolkata and completed our office work and stayed overnight in Siliguri. 19th morning we took the bus (going to Kalimpong ) from Panitanki crossing at 7 am. This is the cheapest way, cost only Rs 40 in private bus or Rs 47 in NBSTC bus per head. Otherwise you may take shared SUV from Check post (Rs 100 per head). From Siliguri Junction or NJP station you have the same arrangements or may book your own vehicle to Latpanchar at Rs 1800/-. On the way you will be able to enjoy the wide basin of river Teesta. At Kalijhora, the pick-up car arranged by Hornbil Nest (Cost Rs 700/-) taken us to the homestay of Mr Padam Gurung. Please note there is no public communication from Kalijhora to Latpanchar, so you have to depend on them. It is approximately 13 km and takes 1 hour due to road condition. Self driven car is okay if you are confident and using SUV type vehicle. The surrounding is green, serene and on the way you might be lucky to watch birds and wild animals (like we have seen Peacock, monkeys and other birds). We reached the Hornbil Nest before noon and warm welcome was given by Mr Premchand Rai, partner of Mr Padam Gurung who owns the home stay. They have some more properties in the vicinity and a blockbuster property at Ahal Dara; these are three cottages, named Humro Home, best suited for friends group, honeymooners and people who all are looking for isolation in the midst of nature. The Ahal Dara needs special annotations. This is the highest point of Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary, approximately 7 kilometers from the village of Latpanchar; much colder than the village. The most popular view point to get the 360 degree aerial view of the East Himalayan Range including Tiger Hill, Kurseong Hill, Mongpu Hill, Darjeeling Hill, Chattakpur Hill and other hills with the spread of river Teesta. Besides, as a backdrop you can view the mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga. In October- November you get the best view but all through the year (except monsoon) it is visible. The place itself is enchanting; at the time of sunrise it is even more appealing. After the sunrise, you need to find out your own means to spend time as there is no other entertainment/shop/bar etc. The tents are also available and the property can arrange for “bonfire” at extra cost. The room facilities are basic but clean. Food is good and tasty. Staffs are polite and friendly. Though we only have enjoyed a cup of strong coffee and omelet at the canteen after viewing the sunrise on 21st as we stayed at Hornbill Nest. For couple like us, the home stay is better as you get the homely feeling; Mrs Gurung is an excellent host; the rent is less costly (Rs 900 per head per night including meals, breakfast and evening snacks) and watching the sunrise and the Mt. Kanchenjunga from the balcony is bonus. The view from the balcony (even from inside our room) can be envied by the best of the star hotels. Travel to surrounding places were arranged by the home stay and we got an excellent driver Pranay and Rahul from the village was our guide. On first day (20th) we have been to the Sirsari Dara view point, Namkhil Pokhri Lake, 150 years old Buddhist monastery and Sittong Orange Orchard. Second day (21st) after the sunrise at Ahal Dara, we have been to Chattakpur, another small eco village in the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary in Darjeeling District, the village hosts only 18 houses with 88 inhabitants, appx 28 kilometers from Latpanchar. The village Mukhiya offered us a cup of coffee with boiled sweet potato(Sakar Konda) as we were there to visit his house and village (so courteous!). He has home stay in his house (1 room only) with again welcoming view of Mt Kanchenjunga, but with very basic facilities and scarcity of water. You hardly need water except biological need as in the third week of January the temperature was 5-6 degree centigrade at noon and came to know that after sunset, the water was freezing. For less considerate people, they have accommodation in Chattakpur Eco Village Hut with more facilities. Nearby we have visited the view point and a temple with lake. On 22nd we were supposed to visit Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary (appx 5 km from hotel); but dropped the idea as the other bird watcher boarders were coming back from the forest with no success; instead we enjoyed the view from our balcony. Backpacked to our regular life after lunch (extra paid @120 per head) to Kalijhora and bus to NJP to catch train to Sealdah, Kolkata. We have plan to go to Latpanchar again and again to rejuvenate us. Some important points if you plan to visit the place: Do not expect much of tourism activities as the nature is captivating here The spot is popular among bird-watchers for the Ruffneck Hornbill and other species; non-bird watchers (like us) are suggested to go if they are nature lovers' Except BSNL & Jio, in some specific spots Vodaphone and Airtel Network are available. No other network provider is available. Please carry your medicine, hard-drinks and warm clothing. Nearby a medicine shop and few stationary shops are there Besides Camera, carry a binocular to enjoy the birds, the distant hills and the hidden folds of Teesta in the hazy canvas drawn by God's own hand Honeymooners please book Humro Home at Ahal Dara, as in the home stay rooms there is lack of privacy (due to wooden partitions between rooms and glass window pane) Special Note: The food taste is good. If you are interested for local cuisine, please ask for it. Like we have asked for "Bongur ko Masu" (Pork curry cooked in local way); and Mr Rai himself made the excellent curry with Rai leaves(local leafy vegetable) Hope my review helps you to understand the place and the property. Please post your queries and comments.
6. Pareshnath Jain Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By ParwathiH
The Pareshnath Jain Temple is actually a complex of three separate Jain temples. The temples are located in a very spacious grounds with well maintained gardens. The temples are also very nice architecturally and aesthetically. We had been here in the morning and had a very nice darshan.
7. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,330 reviews
Reviewed By AnshuD41
A must visit place...history unfolds the mystery on how the first expedition to Everest and other Himalayan mountains were conquered... They will also show u movie...
8. Samsing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Samsing Suntaleykhola, located adjacent to Neora Valley National Park ( One of the pristine heritage forests of India), is one hot tourism destination that offers many adventurous experience to the travelers. Such adventures include Butterfly watching treks, Rhododendron forest treks, camp stay at forest for one night, river trekking at River Neora Valley National Park, etc. The destination has many homestays, and as rural tourism experts we also help the travelers to avail the rural essence of whole North Bengal with adding other destinations as well to make a complete travel plan for the travelers. So we welcome the nature lovers to enjoy the innovative plans with us hat starts from Samsing Suntalekhola.
Reviewed By Ashish6874 - Chandigarh, India
The place is beautiful with beautiful hill back drop. The road from chalsa is slightly narrow but condition is good. It has some beautiful tea garden. The guest house of Samsing tea garden has one of the best location and view with turbulent river flowing in rains. A good and pleasant getaway from siliguri.
9. Ruins of Gaur
10. Park Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,082 reviews
Reviewed By UPSINHA - Patna, India
If you are of upper class or upper middle class person and love good food, Modern type Pubs , good Restaurant and elite Cloths and not want conventional crowd This is place for you ... British era Buildings and some European touch architectures Many colleges Xavier and Loreto Asiatic society Good Hotel to stay The Park Lots of good Food high end restaurants Fine dining , fast food giants McDonald’s available For Good standard cloths lots of showroom and Designer boutiques Good Pubs also available for Night Life This place has historically value and name changes many times from Burial Ground Road to Part Street and now Mother Teresa sarani but the FEEL of the area is maintained You can enjoy here with your Family If nothing to buy just window shopping and feeling the old era within you Highly recommended place
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