Here’s the Top Cities in West Bengal
Updated- 18/July/23 West Bengal is a state which is very popular for its beautiful cities and natural beauties like national parks. The state consists of six national parks and one of the most preferred national parks in West Bengal is Jaldapara National Park.
Now you must be wondering why Jaldapara is one of the favorites of the people who visit this state. It is because of the diverse species of flora and fauna in this park. This national park is also known as the home of the Rhinos. So if you are visiting West Bengal I would suggest that you must give a visit to this national park. You don’t even have to worry about the booking and stuff because you can do Jaldapara National Park Booking online. So this was all about the national park rest you should explore on your own or you can go through our website to know about the activities you can enjoy there and everything.
Today in this blog, we are going to discuss the top cities that you must visit in West Bengal. So let’s get ready for our virtual tour together to the beautiful cities of West Bengal.
Must Visit Cities in West Bengal:
1. Kolkata (City of Joy): When talking about West Bengal the first thing that comes to our mind is this beautiful city. Earlier it was known as Calcutta but in the year 2001, the government of West Bengal renamed it Kolkata, the reason behind the change in name is that Kolkata is the real Bengali pronunciation. Kolkata is the second biggest Indian city and also the capital of West Bengal. The reason behind the popularity of this city is that it is home to Tollywood (the eastern film industry of India). Kolkata is not just about the history or tollywood but you can also visit various places in Kolkata such as—- Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum and many others. So if you plan a tour to West Bengal you must visit Kolkata.
2. Darjeeling (Himalayan Jewel): This wonderful city is popular all over the world for the production of tea. The city is just not about the tea but the view that it offers to the people who visit this city is breathtaking. Another reason for the growth in tourism in this city is its rich cultural and natural heritage. If you are visiting Darjeeling don’t forget to visit the top attraction of this city which includes Kanchenjunga Mountain, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hill, Mahakal Temple, Lamahatta and many more.
3. Siliguri (Gateway of Northeast India): The city which is popular for 3T’s: Tea, Tourism and Timber. This beautiful city is the third largest city in West Bengal. The thing which makes it such a beautiful and must-visit destination is that it is situated at the banks of the Mahananda River and the Teesta River. You will be amazed by the taste of the food in this city. Some of the famous food that you are going to taste here are Sel roti, Thupka and Phaley. So is this city all about the 3 T’s and food? The answer is no, there are many places that you can visit within the boundaries of this city such as—- ISKCON Siliguri, Hong Kong Market, City Center, Bengal Safari, Vega Circle Mall, etc.
Conclusion:
So these are the top cities that you can visit in the state of West Bengal. Every city in this state will offer you a whole new experience. The natural beauty, beautiful cities like Kolkata, Darjeeling and Siliguri, the national parks, several number lakes and many other factors are the reason for the growth in tourism in West Bengal. I hope you enjoyed the blog and find it informative and we also wish you all the good luck for your tour to West Bengal.