PLACES TO VISIT:
Kolkata – The Capital of West Bengal It is the second largest city of India. It is a cosmopolitan City where people, technology and ideas have blended together with the socio-political culture to gives the city a new shape.
Victoria Memorial
BBD Bagh
Rabindra Nath Tagore’s House
Kali Ghat Temple
Ramkrishna Mission
ChinaTown
Electronic Market- Star Market (Famous Kidhirpur Market)
For Shopping – New Market, AC Market, Malls
Science City
Dakshineshwar Kali Temple
South of Kolkata - Sunderban Forest - Home of the largest concentrations of tiger on the planet this is 2585-sq-km reserve forest admission Rs.15.00- Phone (03128-55280)
Digha, Bakkhali & Shankarpur Beach - 185km from southwest of Kolkata.
Shantiniketan- It is the epictome of its Bengali name which means peaceful Rabindranath found a school here in 1901 which later developed into Visha-Bhariti University.
Siliguri – Almost 606 km from Kolkata. A gateway to the northeast part of India, A Vibrant crowded trading Hub. Jumping point for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan. It’s a overnight transit point where there are good meals, great shopping and glimpse of snowy mountains.
*** You can go to Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Bangladesh Border and Assam from Siliguri.
Jaldhapara Wildlife Sanctuary – 114 sq-km of forest and grassland along the Torsha river and is a refuge for over 50 Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros.
Mirik – Nestled near the Nepal Border, halfway between Siliguri and Darjeeling is the low profile hill station and a honeymoon destination it’s surrounded by an undulating carpet of tea estate, orange orchards cardamom plantations and forest
Kurseong-Its 32km south of Derjeeling is the little sister of the Queen of Hills, It’s a great stopover for those looking for aquite alternative to the jostling crowds of Derjeeling. Surrounded by tea estate and orchids
Derjeeling- The Queen of Hills, backed by splendid Himalayan panorama, Great rather splendid is the word.
Tiger Hill
Gompas & Pagodas
Tea Plantation – Happy Valley Tea Estate
Observatory Hill
Himalayan Zoological Park
Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre
Lloyd Botanical Garden
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
White water fall
Batasia Loop
And Famous Toy Train
Kalimpong- This bustling bazaar town sprawls along a ridge overlooking Teesta River and within sight of Khangchendzonga.
Flower Orchids
Water Rafting
Mangal Dham
St Teresa’s Church
Lava & Lolegaon – 35 km east of Kalimpong
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BEST TIME TO VISIT
Kolkata, Sunderban,
Digha, Bakkhali & Shankarpur Beach, Shantiniketan - September till March
Siliguri, Jaldhapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Mirik, Kurseong, Derjeeling, Kalimpong – September till March
HOW TO REACH
Kolkata – Flight & Train from all the Major cities of India. (Major stations Howrah & Sealdah)
Sunderban Forest - Kolkata (Babu Ghat) by bus to Sonakhali (3 Hours) Then go by boat to Gosba (1 ½ Hour) then take a shared rikshaws (45 Min) and then from there another boat to Sajnekhali.
Digha, Bakkhali & Shankarpur Beach – 3 ½ hours drive from Kolkata, Reserve a Car, Can go by bus from Dharamtalla, Kolkata or by train from Howrah Station.
Shantiniketan- Several Trains ply from Bolpur station and Kolkata (Howrah & Sealdah Stations) daily or Buses from Kolkata Dharmatalla.
Siliguri – 606 Km from kolkata, (Major stations: NJP & Siliguri Junction) Train from Sealdah & Howrah Station Kolkata (13 Hours), Flight from Kolkata Dum Dum Airport (1 ½ Hour), Bus from Dharmatalla kolkata (14 -16 Hours)
Jaldhapara Wildlife Sanctuary – 142km from Siliguri Junction to Madarihat and then by taxi till Holong. Or can go by bus, taxi till Holong.
Mirik – 2 ½ hours from Siliguri, Cabs & Busses are available from Siliguri Junction – Bus Terminus.
Kurseong - 2 ½ hours from Siliguri. Taxis & Busses are available from Siliguri Junction – Bus Terminus.
Derjeeling – 4 hours from Siliguri. Taxis & Busses are available from Siliguri Junction – Bus Terminus Trains are also available and takes 8 hours (Toy Train)
Kalimpong - 3 hours from Siliguri, Darjeeling and Sikkim. Taxis & Busses are available from Siliguri Junction – Bus Terminus Trains, Chowk Bazar Darjeeling and Post Office from Sikkim.
