Saturday, November 3, 2007

west bengal india yatra

The name Bengal or Bangla is derived from the ancient kingdom of Vanga or Banga and this name came to denote the entire linguistic region However, the term West Bengal came only after the partition of Bengal province in 1905, when the British made two separate provinces of West and East Bengal West Bengal is situated in east India with its capital as Kolkata, stretches from Bangladesh in eastern border to northeast states of Assam, Sikkim and the country Bhutan, Orissa to its southwest, Jharkhand and Bihar to the west and Nepal to the northwest It is a land of varied charms subjected to a variety of influences from diverse cultures and wonderful nature’s gift like verdant plains, hilly terrains, forests and mangrove forests.

PLACES OF INTEREST For YatraThere are three distinct types of landscape in West Bengal First is the Red Soil famous for its rich color to the terracotta temple of Bishnupur, second is the Ganges Delta in lower Bengal where the Bengal tigers meander and the third is the charming Rajera Hill Stations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong lies in the foothills of the Himalayas in the northern part of West Bengal Some of the famous India Tours and tourist destinations of West Bengal are Kolkata the capital of the state offers Birla Planetarium, Fort William, Botanical Garden, Zoological Garden, Eden Gardens, Nehru Children's Museum, Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Nakhoda Mosque, St Paul's Cathedra Church and Kali Mandir of Kalighat Some other excursions are Digha, Diamond Harbor, Haldia, Barrackpore, Chandernagore, Bande, Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary etc। Darjeeling one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world with breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas Siliguri the gateway of Eastern India as it is the main transit point for going to Darjeeling hill region, Sikkim, Bhutan, Eastern Nepal and Assam Kurseong a quiet township between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm and Eagle’s Crag Kalimpong secluded and tucked away in the corner under big Darjeeling umbrella, offers a quiet and relaxed holiday, against the backdrop of the Kanchenjunga. Mirik a nest in the hills, a long lake, a floating fountain and the glory of Kanchenjungha reflected in the lake waters. Dooars Valley forms a gateway to the hill stations of North Bengal and Bhutan and famous for unending stretch of virgin forests. Lava commands panoramic view of Jelep La and Rechi La passes, also the gateway to the Neora National Park. Lolay Gaon gives panoramic view of Kanchenjunga. The East Himalayas land of infinite charm with scenic views of Kanchenjunga, bewildering greenery, tea gardens, adventure spots, trekking ,yatra and lots more.

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