About West Bengal
West Bengal is a land of natural beauty, exquisite lyrical poetry and enthusiastic
people. Situated in the east of India, West Bengal is stretches from the Himalayas
in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the South. This state shares international
boundaries with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Hence it is a strategically important
place.
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Places to See in West Bengal
Calcutta/Kolkata,
Darjeeling,
Kalimpong,
Sunderban
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West Bengal Fairs & Festivals
Gangasagar Mela, the largest fair of the State, Gangasagar Mela is a three-day
event held in mid-January, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, at Sagar Dwip.
Lakhs of pilgrims come for a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the
Bay of Bengal.
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West Bengal Beaches
Breathtaking Beaches premise the perfect escape to tranquility !!! The coastal
strip of West Bengal, extending from the Gangetic delta land to the border of
Orissa, presents some beautiful options in sea resorts - Digha, Shankarpur,
Junput, Bakkhali, Sagardwip.
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West Bengal Handicrafts
The immortal inheritance of Indian Culture has moulded its artists of the people,
joyful exciting, intricate in imagination intuitively creating, but each with
its individuality of his own. This is the expression that found incarnation
in the traditional masters of arts and artifacts of West Bengal.
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West Bengal Handlooms
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,
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West Bengal Museums
Museums uphold national heritage and promote international understanding. West
Bengal pioneered modern museum development in India with institutions like the
Asiatic Society (1784), the Indian Botanic Garden (1787) and the Indian Museum
(1814) - institutions which are among the oldest in India and till today remain.
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West Bengal Wildlife
Owns the land ruled by 269 Royals. West Bengal’s wild life offers a fascinating
diversity of terrain, flora and fauna. It 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,
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