West-Bengal City Guide
Travel to West Bengal, a state, which unfurls the beauty of Indian state in its own style. West Bengal travel will bring you close to the ethos and culture of the state. Discover West Bengal, a state which is a classic example of Indian culture.
Nestled on the Eastern part of India, West Bengal is a gift of nature that showcases its rich history and culture as its most prized possessions. From the mighty Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south, it is a wonderful journey over the majestic plains, hilly terrains, forests, the rich mangrove forests - the Sunderbans. The state of West Bengal shares international boundaries with West Bengal, Bhutan and Nepal.
West Bengal - Treasure of Nature
West Bengal is a strategically important tourist destination. The state is interlocked by the other states like Sikkim, Assam, Orissa and Bihar. Hooghly and its tributaries - Mayurakshi, Damodar, Kangsabati and the Rupnarayan, enrich the soils of Bengal. The northern districts of Bengal like Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Bihar are watered by the rivers Tista, Torsa, Jaldhaka and Ranjit. From the northern places to the tropical forests of Sunderbans, West Bengal is a land of prismatic beauty.
Darjeeling, the state’s most popular hill resort is 2,134 meters above sea level. Surrounded by tea gardens growing the prized leaf known as Darjeeling, the little town faces some of the Himalaya’s highest peaks. Buddhism, being a major faith here, Darjeeling and the nearby town of Kalimpong have, between them, several Buddhist monasteries, chiefly of the Yellow Hat sect.
West Bengal Wildlife
West Bengal’s wild life offers a fascinating diversity of terrain, flora and fauna. The land is ruled by 269 Royals. and is a delight for nature lovers. It is the home to the World Heritage Site - Sunderbans, the place that owes its name to Sundari trees, consist of a large flora population like Genwa, Dhundal, Passur, Garjan and Kankra. Apart from these trees, Goran trees cover almost the entire region.
Art of West Bengal
Artistic Weaving Printing & Painting, Silks of Bengal were much acclaimed the world over, since ancient times. The most well-known Bengal Silk saree, which carry its legendary name, is the Baluchari saree - a product of exquisite design, and fabulous weaving technique. A revival in recent times of both the Baluchari and yet another outstanding, traditional Bengal Saree.
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