Five Places To Visit In West Bengal – India

West Bengal is a beautiful state, and like other states of India, it has a rich natural and cultural heritage. The province is a repository of mountains, rivers, plains, forests, and various natural beauty. It is a state with a rich past in literature, music, and science. The state borders with the neighbouring country of Bangladesh. Millions of visitors from both India and Bangladesh, as well as foreigners, visit Bengal all year round. Today we will talk about some of the most exciting places in this state.

  1. Mandarmoni Beach
  2. Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
  3. New Digha
  4. Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park
  5. Maa Tara Temple
  6. How to reach

1 Mandarmoni Beach:

The area, located along the coast of Bay of Bengal at around 180 kilometers from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. Traveling to the beach, enjoying the scenic landscapes, all in all, the area is attractive to visitors who want to enjoy a pleasant and quiet day at the beach. The waves and the fresh air of the sea, the pleasant climate, the attractive beaches, attract all nature lovers alike.

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One should visit the beach once in West Bengal.

Approach- The nearest airport is Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.

A 180 Km car drive can take you to the beach.

2 Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park:

The Park is in Darjeeling. Named after Padmaja Naidu, the daughter of Sarojini Naidu. The main attraction of the zoo is the Red Panda, which is in two other zoological parks throughout India. Besides, much more wildlife is in the Zoological Park. It serves for educational purpose and to teach people about the general necessity to conserve wildlife. It attracts a lot of tourists who visit Darjeeling.

The zoo is a must-visit if you are in Darjeeling.

Approach- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects the district with rail route. National Highway 55 connects Darjeeling from Siliguri which is 77km away.

3 New Digha: 

Another exciting place in West Bengal is the New Digha. It is in the center of Digha beaches, which are on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. The long beach makes it attractive to travelers from all over the world. It provides an alluring view of sunsets. The water is shallow, which makes it a suitable destination to enjoy swimming. Besides, there are multiple amusement parks in this area. Restaurants, Souvenir Shops, and Hotels fill up the beach and make it a lively place.

Approach- Trains are available from Kolkata.

Nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport in Kolkata.

4 Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park

Rock Garden is situated at about 5 km downhill from Darjeeling. Railings with stones on roads are present. The place recently played out as a tourist destination. A variety of delicious dishes is a chief attraction of this place. The way to the Park is ornamented with beautiful fountains now and then. The scenic landscapes full of tea plantations are a sight of mesmerizing beauty. Along the path built of stone in the deep forests make the scenic beauty of this place bounds the traveler speechless.

Ganga Maya Park is located further down the Rock Garden and Located at about 25 km from Darjeeling. The Park shows a variety of exciting things. A river flows through the Park. A few small bridges are over this river, which enhances the beauty of the Park. All in all, Ganga Maya Park and Rock Garden, make a perfect set of Trips.

Approach- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects the district with rail route. National Highway 55 connects Darjeeling from Siliguri which is 77km away.

5 Maa Tara Temple:

Mother Tara Temple or Tarapith is a temple town of the Hindu religion in the Birbhum District of West Bengal. It is a well known pilgrimage site and is also famous for its Saints and Yogis. The village is on the banks of river Dwarka. Religious people not only come here from different parts of the country but even from abroad, throughout the year. One of the places of spiritual pursuit is this mother’s back.

Approach- Nearest Airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport which is well connected to major Cities in India.

Nearest Bus Station is Panagarh.

How to reach:

People from anywhere in India can Visit these places. Roads, airways and Railways very well connect the state with rest of the country;

By Air: After arriving at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, you can reach each of these places (including Mandarmoni) by a private vehicle or state transport buses.

By Train: Every tourist place in West Bengal connects with railways. All of the fore mentioned sites are at short distances from railway stations. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects to Siliguri. Trains to Digha are available from West Bengal.

By Road Ways: Travelling to these places by car is most convenient because private vehicles get to your destination at your convenience. All the tourist spots are well connected to the National and State Highway systems. You can also use state transport buses. Cab services are also available throughout the region.