There are three distinct types of landscape in West
Bengal. In the west, the red soil gives its rich colour to the
terracotta temple of Bishnupur. The Ganges delta in lower Bengal has
dense tangled mangrove swamp where the Bengal tigers meander. The third
is the charming Raj-era hill stations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong which
are located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the northern part of
the state.
The state has been subjected to a variety of
influences from diverse cultures. Since time immemorial, the culmination
of these varied cultures along with Bengal's very own ever-growing
richness has given birth to a unique Bengali culture. Bengal has several
temples and monuments which are symbols of this great Bengali culture.
Kolkata
is the capital of the state and is an old city of worth visiting. There
are few other places like Gaur, Pandua and Murshidabad which are of
historic importance. If someone wants to realize spirituality then visit
to Belur Math or Dakshineshwar where you will find the living deity
Mother Goddess Kali.
Kolkata
Barddhaman
Shantiniketan
Murshidabad
Siliguri
Darjeeling
Gaur
Pandua
The Sunderbans