West bengal

  1. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

    The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR or Toy Train, is a 2 ft narrow-gauge railway based on zig zag and loop-line technology which runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling
  2. Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

    (11,146)
    Grand museum for art & Indian history
    Elegant, domed, white marble museum, opened in 1921, housing displays on the history of Kolkata.
  3. Tiger Hill, Darjeeling

    (255)
    Mountain and monastery
    Tiger Hill is located in Darjeeling, in the Indian State of West Bengal, and is the summit of Ghoom, the highest railway station in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – a UNESCO World Heritage
  4. Mirik

    Monasteries, lakes, orchards, and gardens
    Mirik is a picturesque tourist spot nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of Mirik subdivision. The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha
  5. Howrah Bridge

    (12,941)
    2,300-foot cantilever road bridge
    Bustling cantilever road bridge opened since 1943 and spanning the Hooghly River.
  6. Dakshineswar Kali Temple

    (5,397)
    Striking 19th-century spiritual complex
    9 ornate spires top this riverside red and cream 1800s temple, with shrines to Krishna and Vishnu.
  7. Gorumara National Park

    (1,892)
    National park with rhino & elephants
    Floodplain & forest national park spanning nearly 50 sq. mi., home to rhino, elephants & leopards.
  8. Indian Museum, Kolkata

    (9,123)
    Cultural museum established in 1814
    Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology, art, anthropology and geology, founded in 1814.
  9. Kalighat Kali Temple

    (3,265)
    Mid 19th-century temple to Goddess Kali
    Colonial-era temple complex dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of empowerment and liberation, Kali.
  10. Belur Math

    (3,801)
    Temples & shrines dedicated to guru
    Temples, shrines & a museum dedicated to spiritual guru Sri Ramakrishna spread over a 40-acre site.
  11. Sundarbans National Park

    (1,746)
    Huge nature preserve with boat tours
    This vast mangrove forest & Bengal tiger habitat has boat rides & a watchtower for visitors.
  12. Jaldapara National Park

    (630)
    Wildlife refuge, safari, and elephant
    Jaldapara National Park is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. Jaldapara is
  13. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

    (3,094)
    Zoological park with endangered species
    68-acre zoo featuring endangered Himalayan animals such as red pandas & snow leopards.
  14. Maidan

    (52,854)
    Massive green space with sports grounds
    The largest urban park in West Bengal and home of Eden Gardens cricketing stadium and a race course.
  15. Fort William, India

    (1,391)
    18th-century fortress & Indian army base
    Named after British King, this riverside fortress is most famous for its 'black hole' prison cell.
  16. Park Street, Kolkata

    Shopping
    Park Street, is a famous thoroughfare in the city of Kolkata, India. The street runs through what was a deer park of Sir Elijah Impey, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in Calcutta from 1773
  17. Science City Kolkata

    (19,288)
    Science museum with interactive exhibits
    Large, modern science museum featuring hands-on exhibits, theaters, a butterfly garden & more.
  18. Neora Valley National Park

    (590)
    Camping, park, red panda, and birdwatching
    Neora Valley National Park is situated in the Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India and was established in 1986. It spreads over an area of 88 km² and is one of the richest biological zones
  19. New Town Eco Park

    (31,217)
    Outdoor recreation, a lake & gardens
    A large recreation area for activities such as boating & cycling, plus a playground, lake & gardens.
  20. Eden Gardens

    (10,444)
    Large-scale, 19th-century cricket ground
    Major, 66,000-capacity cricket ground hosting Indian Premier League and international matches.
  21. Nicco Park

    (14,811)
    Water rides, carousels & a rollercoaster
    Theme park with attractions aimed at families & children, with a rollercoaster & water rides.
  22. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata

    (879)
    Domed venue for astronomy shows
    Traditional, domed planetarium & observatory featuring daily astronomy shows in multiple languages.
  23. Marble Palace

    Palace and architecture
    Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of
  24. Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling

    (182)
    Buddhist temple in a tranquil locale
    Serene Buddhist temple with a domed roof, gilded statues, ornate carvings & valley views.
  25. St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata

    (1,413)
    Eminent church dating from 1847
    Landmark Anglican church completed in 1847, with restored steeple and notable stained glass windows.
  26. Vidyasagar Setu

    (1,160)
    Landmark cable-stayed bridge
    2-towered, cable-stayed bridge, India's longest, with a span of 823 m. over the Hooghly River.
  27. Prinsep Ghat

    (7,456)
    Landmark ghat with a stately monument
    1841 ghat featuring a monument with Greek & Gothic details in a parklike setting with bridge views.
  28. Alipore Zoological Gardens

    (11,809)
    Long-running zoo with diverse animals
    Established in the 1870s, India's oldest zoo is a popular attraction & has 100+ species of animals.
  29. Ghum Monastery

    (58)
    Tibetan Buddhist monastery built in 1875
    Elevated 19th-century Tibetan Buddhist monastery featuring a 15-ft. Buddha statue & sacred texts.
  30. Digha Beach

    (1,282)
    Beach
  31. Millennium Park

    (6,207)
    Waterfront garden park with rides
    Scenic shoreline park with balustrades overlooking the water, landscaped gardens & amusement rides.
  32. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

    (408)
    Safari, gaur, wilderness, and elephant
    Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is close to the Gorumara National Park. Chapramari is about 30 kilometres from Chalsa and Lataguri in northern West Bengal, India. The total coverage of the forest is 960 hectares.
  33. Aquatica

    (4,832)
    Water park & resort with nightlife
    Popular water park with lodging, restaurants, many slides & pools & nightlife events.
  34. Shaheed Minar, Kolkata

    (641)
    Colonial pillar & independence memorial
    British colonial monument rededicated in 1969 to martyrs who fought for Indian independence.
  35. Buxa Tiger Reserve

    (171)
    Jungle reserve with tigers & elephants
    Spacious jungle park featuring a range of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, bison & civets.
  36. Writers' Building

    (223)
    Former East India Company headquarters
    British East India Company headquarters designed in 1777, now West Bengal state government offices.
  37. Mandarmani Beach

    (483)
    Beach
  38. Birla Mandir, Kolkata

    (1,339)
    Monumental temple with interior statues
    Monumental marble Hindu temple built between 1970 & 1996, with Krishna, Radha, Shiva & Durga idols.
  39. Babughat

    (2,101)
    River
    Babughat, Baje Kadamtala Ghat, Baboo Raj Chandra Ghat is one of the many ghats built during British Raj, along the river bank of Hooghly on its bank on Strand Road at Kolkata side. The ghat has
  40. Jorasanko Thakur Bari

    (692)
    Architecture
    Jorasanko Thakur Bari in Jorasanko, north of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. It is currently located on the Rabindra Bharati University campus at 6/4
  41. Rabindra Sarobar

    (449)
    Lake
    Rabindra Sarobar is an artificial lake in south Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. The name also refers to the area surrounding the lake. It is flanked by Southern Avenue to the North
  42. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum

    (1,752)
    Exhibits & programs exploring science
    Museum housed in a historic building with exhibits & demonstrations devoted to science & technology.
  43. Raj Bhavan

    (257)
    Architecture, monument, and palace
    Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal, located in the capital city Kolkata. Built in 1803, it was known as Government House before the independence of India. After
  44. Nakhoda Masjid

    (737)
    Enormous, ornate mosque built in 1926
    Ornate mosque built in 1926, the largest in Kolkata with space for around 10,000 worshippers.
  45. Mother's Wax Museum

    (1,704)
    Wax figures of Indian & Western celebs
    Museum featuring wax replicas of Indian & Western actors, athletes & fictional characters.
  46. St. John's Church, Kolkata

    (229)
    Historic church with artwork & memorials
    1787 church with blue-grey marble floors, stained glass & other art, plus memorials on the grounds.
  47. Japanese Buddhist Temple

    (345)
    Japanese temple & pagoda with views
    Traditional Japanese-style Buddhist temple & multi-level pagoda offering commanding mountain views.
  48. Coronation Bridge

    (609)
    The Coronation Bridge, also known as the Sevoke Bridge, in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India, spans across the Teesta River, connecting the districts of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. National
  49. Bandel Church

    (1,217)
    One of region's oldest Catholic churches
    Built in 1599 by Portuguese settlers, this iconic Catholic church is one of Calcutta's oldest.
  50. Rabindra Sadan

    (1,240)
    Auditorium and theatre
    Rabindra Sadan is a cultural centre and theatre in Kolkata, located near the Nandan cinema and cultural complex and the Academy of Fine Arts on AJC Bose Road in South Kolkata.

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