West Bengal Tourist Places

There are three distinct types of landscape in West Bengal. In the west, the red soil gives its rich colour to the terracotta temple of Bishnupur. The Ganges delta in lower Bengal has dense tangled mangrove swamp where the Bengal tigers meander. The third is the charming Raj-era hill stations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong which are located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the northern part of the state.

The state has been subjected to a variety of influences from diverse cultures. Since time immemorial, the culmination of these varied cultures along with Bengal's very own ever-growing richness has given birth to a unique Bengali culture. Bengal has several temples and monuments which are symbols of this great Bengali culture.

Kolkata is the capital of the state and is an old city of worth visiting. There are few other places like Gaur, Pandua and Murshidabad which are of historic importance. If someone wants to realize spirituality then visit to Belur Math or Dakshineshwar where you will find the living deity Mother Goddess Kali.