Kolkata
Kolkata the city of joy as it is called, is
also commonly considered as the 'Paris of the East' as there's a happy
amalgamation of different cultures, styles and moods, coupled along with
numerous forms of industries and commerce and politics. Kolkata mainly gained
importance in the times of British rule as it had been the capital of India
till the year1912. At present, although it is no more the capital of India, it
is the capital of West Bengal and is one of the most important place of
cultural workshop and industrial center.
While Kolkata was one of the best examples of British rule in the past, at present it is a kaleidoscope of contrasting ideas, life and culture, which would be found nowhere else in the world. Kolkata is the best example of both the old and new, the orient and the occident, where lives both the poor and the rich. Kolkata mirrors warmth, culture, creativity, intellectualism and artistic development considering that Kolkata is the home to four best Nobel laureates - Rabindranath Tagore, Ronald Ross, Mother Teresa and Amartya Sen.
However, it is the Durga Puja during which Kolkata is at its best and the most resplendent. Still, it doesn't in any way lag behind during either Eid or Christmas or New Year. Irrespective of where you are from, you will feel at home in this city - in Kolkata. Furthermore, there are so many places to be visited in this city of joy that you will be spoilt for choice.
While Kolkata was one of the best examples of British rule in the past, at present it is a kaleidoscope of contrasting ideas, life and culture, which would be found nowhere else in the world. Kolkata is the best example of both the old and new, the orient and the occident, where lives both the poor and the rich. Kolkata mirrors warmth, culture, creativity, intellectualism and artistic development considering that Kolkata is the home to four best Nobel laureates - Rabindranath Tagore, Ronald Ross, Mother Teresa and Amartya Sen.
However, it is the Durga Puja during which Kolkata is at its best and the most resplendent. Still, it doesn't in any way lag behind during either Eid or Christmas or New Year. Irrespective of where you are from, you will feel at home in this city - in Kolkata. Furthermore, there are so many places to be visited in this city of joy that you will be spoilt for choice.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling, the enchanting town, also known
as the “Queen of Hills” lies nestled in the grandeur of the snow-capped
mountains and lush green tea gardens. A holiday resort during the British rule,
this town still exudes its past grandeur, charm and majesty, attracting a lot
of visitors. Tucked away in the Himalayas, south of the state of Sikkim,
Darjeeling at an altitude of almost 7000ft is situated in West Bengal, sharing
its border with Sikkim in the north, Nepal in the west and Bhutan in the east.
Darjeeling derives its name from the local Tibetan name ‘Dorjee-ling’, meaning
‘Place of the Thunderbolt’.
Kalimpong is a small sleepy hill resort at an altitude of about 4000 ft and is cradled on a saddle between the Durpin Hill and Deolo Hill. Kalimpong meaning ‘Fort of the King’s Minister’ was once the hub of the trade of India with Tibet, but now attracts a lot of visitors looking for a quiet holiday.
Darjeeling internationally acclaimed as one of the best hill resorts is also a paradise for trekkers and adventure seekers. Trekking in Darjeeling is an experience which no lover of nature should miss. It takes one to places where nature is yet in her premival majesty. It brings one face to face with sublime grandeur of the Himalayas.
The region abounds in rhododendrons, magnolias, primulas, orchids and ferns of numerous varieties. About six hundred different species of birds inhabit the green forest on the slopes of the mountains.
Kalimpong is a small sleepy hill resort at an altitude of about 4000 ft and is cradled on a saddle between the Durpin Hill and Deolo Hill. Kalimpong meaning ‘Fort of the King’s Minister’ was once the hub of the trade of India with Tibet, but now attracts a lot of visitors looking for a quiet holiday.
Darjeeling internationally acclaimed as one of the best hill resorts is also a paradise for trekkers and adventure seekers. Trekking in Darjeeling is an experience which no lover of nature should miss. It takes one to places where nature is yet in her premival majesty. It brings one face to face with sublime grandeur of the Himalayas.
The region abounds in rhododendrons, magnolias, primulas, orchids and ferns of numerous varieties. About six hundred different species of birds inhabit the green forest on the slopes of the mountains.
Bankura
Bankura is on the west of the state of West
Bengal. Apart from the historic side, Bankura has an artistic face too. It has
tourist attractions that boast of its historical importance and destinations
that challenge you to trek and hike. Here are some leading destinations inBankura.
Midnapore
Midnapore (also written as Medinipur and
Midnapur). is a town in West Bengal, India. The city is the headquarters of,
and gives its name to, the Paschim Medinipur district of the state of West
Bengal. The town also gives its name to a subdivision of the district.
The town used to be belong to the Midnapore District until the Partition of Midnapore. The undivided Midnapore district had been, at one time, the largest district in West Bengal and indeed, all of India.
The town has a population of c. 150,000 according to the 2001 census. It is situated on the banks of the Kangsabati River (variously known as Kasai and Cossye). On the opposite bank of the river is the industrial and railway hub Kharagpur.
There are conflicting accounts of how the name Medinipur came to be. One account claims that Medinipur was named after a local deity "Medinimata" (literally "mother of the world", a Shakti incarnation). Another account claims that Midnapur was so named because in the heyday the number of mosques rivalled.
The town used to be belong to the Midnapore District until the Partition of Midnapore. The undivided Midnapore district had been, at one time, the largest district in West Bengal and indeed, all of India.
The town has a population of c. 150,000 according to the 2001 census. It is situated on the banks of the Kangsabati River (variously known as Kasai and Cossye). On the opposite bank of the river is the industrial and railway hub Kharagpur.
There are conflicting accounts of how the name Medinipur came to be. One account claims that Medinipur was named after a local deity "Medinimata" (literally "mother of the world", a Shakti incarnation). Another account claims that Midnapur was so named because in the heyday the number of mosques rivalled.
Siliguri
Siliguri is situated at the base of the
Himalaya mountains in the plains of Darjeeling District by the side of RiverMahananda. It is the 2nd largest city in West Bengal and known as the gateway
of North-Eastern India.The strategic location of the place makes sure that
travellers to the North-East has to pass through Siliguri. It is also the
commercial capital of the region.
The Sub-Division is bounded on the North by the Sub-Himalayan ranges and on the South by Bangladesh, U-Dinajpur & Bihar On the East lies Jalpaiguri District & Kalimpong Sub-Divn and boounded on the West by Nepal. Siliguri got its Sub-Divisional status in the year 1907 and presently it has got four(4) C.D. Blocks,namely,Matigara,Phansidewa,Naxalbari & Khoribari and one Corporation area - Siliguri Municipal Corporation under its administrative jurisdiction. The Sub-Division comprise of 7 Police Station & 22 Gram Panchayats and presently 3 Nos.
of Assembly Constituencies.1) 25-Matigara-Naxabari. 2) 26-Siliguri & 3) 27-Phansidewa-Kharibari(ST), all under 4-Darjeeling Parliamentary Constituency. The Geographical area of the Sub-Division spreads over 837.45 Sq. Km and the rural population is around 5,33,979. The Sub-Divison has got a long 19.32 Km International Border with Bangladesh. Siliguri is not a very old city, but it has seen waves of massive immigratiion over thhe years. It is a cosmopoliton city with a widcross section of people living peacefully upholding the traditional spirit of Indian republic.
The Sub-Division is bounded on the North by the Sub-Himalayan ranges and on the South by Bangladesh, U-Dinajpur & Bihar On the East lies Jalpaiguri District & Kalimpong Sub-Divn and boounded on the West by Nepal. Siliguri got its Sub-Divisional status in the year 1907 and presently it has got four(4) C.D. Blocks,namely,Matigara,Phansidewa,Naxalbari & Khoribari and one Corporation area - Siliguri Municipal Corporation under its administrative jurisdiction. The Sub-Division comprise of 7 Police Station & 22 Gram Panchayats and presently 3 Nos.
of Assembly Constituencies.1) 25-Matigara-Naxabari. 2) 26-Siliguri & 3) 27-Phansidewa-Kharibari(ST), all under 4-Darjeeling Parliamentary Constituency. The Geographical area of the Sub-Division spreads over 837.45 Sq. Km and the rural population is around 5,33,979. The Sub-Divison has got a long 19.32 Km International Border with Bangladesh. Siliguri is not a very old city, but it has seen waves of massive immigratiion over thhe years. It is a cosmopoliton city with a widcross section of people living peacefully upholding the traditional spirit of Indian republic.
Murshidabad
Murshidabad is home to various races and
religions. It is located on River Bhagirathi banks. The history of the city
dates back to pre-historic times. The city was at its height of glory in the
past and it was Bengal’s capital in before the British rulers shifted the
capital to Kolkata. Given below are the important tourist places inMurshidabad.
Bengal shares to a very large extent in the historical traditions of the northern parts of India. The movements of population which settled the ethnological characteristics of those areas largely affected the province, and it was conspicuously associated with the great religious developments which so profoundly influenced the life history of the people. Generally speaking, the population of Bengal is of Dravidian and Aryan origin, though on the eastern side there are marked Mongoloid elements, pointing to a close association of those tracts with the stream of immigration which settled the character of Burma and the other parts of further India. The Aryan immigration is that which has left its deepest mark upon the life and literature of Bengal.
Bengal shares to a very large extent in the historical traditions of the northern parts of India. The movements of population which settled the ethnological characteristics of those areas largely affected the province, and it was conspicuously associated with the great religious developments which so profoundly influenced the life history of the people. Generally speaking, the population of Bengal is of Dravidian and Aryan origin, though on the eastern side there are marked Mongoloid elements, pointing to a close association of those tracts with the stream of immigration which settled the character of Burma and the other parts of further India. The Aryan immigration is that which has left its deepest mark upon the life and literature of Bengal.
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri enjoys excellent topographical
advantage that it receives many tourists who are passionate about enjoying the
bliss of nature. Since it is easy to access Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas
from here, you can find tourism flourishing here. Given below are importanttourist destinations in Jalpaiguri.
Bishnupur
Bishnupur (or Vishnupur) was the capital ofthe Mallabhum kingdom, once the most important Hindu dynasty in Bengal (founded
in the 8th century CE and lasting until the early 19th century).
Surrounded by old fortifications, the town has more than a dozen terracottatemples. The 16th-century Jor Bangla and stepped Ras Mancha are excellent examples of brick temples of the Bengali style and are covered by ornate terracotta tiles that depict scenes from the Hindu epics. The dhrupad school of music was founded (16-17th cent.) there under royal patronage.
Surrounded by old fortifications, the town has more than a dozen terracottatemples. The 16th-century Jor Bangla and stepped Ras Mancha are excellent examples of brick temples of the Bengali style and are covered by ornate terracotta tiles that depict scenes from the Hindu epics. The dhrupad school of music was founded (16-17th cent.) there under royal patronage.
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