SUNDARBANS
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| Sundarban |
Area: 2608 sq. kms. Altitude: Sea Level. Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max. 42, Min. 37. Winter- Max. 29, Min. 9.2. Clothing: Summer- Tropical/Cotton, Winter- Woolens. Languages spoken: Bengali, Hindi, English. Best season September to March. July to September for Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary. |
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Jaldapara Sanctury
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| Jaldapara Sanctuary |
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Area: 100 sq. kms. Altitude: 61 meters. Best season: October to May. (Particularly March & April, when new grass is growing). Clothing: Summer- Cottons, Winter- Woolens. Languages spoken: Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, Engli |
Excursions:
Nearby Tea Gardens and- Tribal Village, TOTOPARA |
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| Bakkhali |
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The second popular sea resort of West Bengal is Bakkhali , situated only 132 kms away from Calcutta , It is quiet and charming. |
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| Shantiniketan |
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| Shantiniketan |
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Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max.39.4, Min.34.3. Winter- Max.15.7, Min.12.1. Rainfall: 125 cms ( June to September ). Heavy in July\August. Season: Throughout the year |
Places Of Interest:
The places of interest are mainly on the campus and have a distinctive
feature of some of the best in Indian art and culture. China Bhavan,
Chhatimtala, Kala Bhavan, Patha Bhavan, Prayer Hall, Bichitra, Sangeet
Bhavan, Uttarayan Complex, Udayana, Konarka, Shyamali, Punascha and
Udichi, The Bichitra ( or, Rabindra Bhavan ), Kala Bhavan, Bichitra
(Rabindra Bhavan), Deer Park, Uttarayan Gardens. |
Excursions:
Fullora- 40 kms, Nalhati- 104 kms, Kankalitala- 7 kms, Massanjore- 78 kms, Kendubilwa- 42 kms, Nanoor- 23 kms, Tarapith- 80 kms. |
Entertainment:
Festivals accompanied by songs, dance and dramas are held here throughout the year. |
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| Vishnupur |
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| Vishnupur |
Area: 20.6 sq. kms. Altitude: 70 meters. Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max.44, Min.28. Winter- Max.29, Min.21. Rainfall: 14.3 cms (July-August). Clothing: Summer- Tropical, Winter- Light woolens. Languages spoken: Bengali, English. Best Season: September to March. |
Places Of Interest:
Ras Mancha, Dalmadal Cannon, Jor Bangla Temple, Madan Mohan Temple,
Malleswar Temple, Lalji Temple, Mrinmoyee Mandir, Shyam Rai Temple,
Malla King's Fort, Jogesh Chandra Pura Kirti Bhavan Museum. |
Excursions:
Jairambati- 43 kms, Kamarpukur- 48 kms, Mukutmanipur: 82 kms, Bahulara- 25 kms, Panchmura- 21 kms, Susunia Hills- 50 kms. |
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| Darjeeling |
Darjeeling is nested in a setting of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest,
Tibetan Monasteries, Himalayan Tribal Life, Pine Trees etc. Which make
her qualify as the queen of the hill stations.
Altitude: 2134 meters. Climate (deg C): Summer- Max. 14.9, Min. 8.6. Winter- Max. 6.11, Min. 1.50. Best Season: April to middle June and September to November. Clothing: Summer- Light Woolens & Tropical. Winter- Heavy Woolens. |
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Places Of Interest:
Tiger Hill- 11 kms, Ghoom Monastery- 8 kms; Batasia Loop- 5 kms,
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute- 2 kms, Himalayan Zoological Park,
Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway- 8 kms, Tibetan Refugees
Center, Lebong Race Course, Natural History Museum, Happy Valley Tea
Estate, Lloyds Botanical Garden, Observatory Hill, Dhirdham Temple,
Senchal Lake. |
Excursions:
Sandakphu- 58 kms, Tonglu, Phalut. |
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| Sagardwip (Sagar Island) |
Gangasagar
Mela, the largest fair in west Bengal held near the confluence of the
Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, draws millions of pilgrims from all over
India. They come for a holy dip on Makar Sankranti (last day of the
Bengali Month) and after their obligations at the Kapilmuni Temple
nearby.
Reach:
Namkhana- 105 kms.Namkhana to Chemaguri by launch across the river |
| Muriganga from Chamaguri to
Gangasagar by road- 10kms. One may cross the Muriganga from Herwood
Point near Kakdip to Kaachubrie also. Kakdwip is 85 kms. from lot No.
',to Kachuberia and bus service from Kechuberia to Gangasagar-30 kms. |
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| Raijang Bird Sanctuary |
Altitude: 30 meters above sea level. Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max. 25, Min. 21. Winter- Max. 23, Min. 09. Rainfall: 155 cms (July to September). Clothing: Summer- Cottons, Tropical. Winter- Woolens. Languages spoken: Bengali, Hindi, English. Best season: Throughout the year but preferably October to March. |
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| Plassey |
A place of great historical importance. Here in the year 1757 a battle
was fought between the British and the last Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and
Orissa. Clive the British Chief defeated Nawab - Siraj-ud-daula by
unfair means. Siraj-ud-dula was killed and Mirzaffar became the Nawab.
The historic battle field is till preserved. A memorial was erected by
Lord Curzon at the mango groves where the actual battle took place. |
Reach: Calcutta- 172 kms, Calcutta, Bahrampore- 43 kms.
By Road: Calcutta, Bahrampore. |
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| Kurseong |
The
word Kurseong means the place of White Orchid. Because of its lower
elevation, Kurseong enjoys a milder and very healthy climate throughout
the year. Kurseong means the places of White Orchid. Because of its
lower elevation, Kurseong enjoys a milder and very healthy climate
throughout the year.
Altitude: 4860 feet (2458 meters). Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max 32, Min 19. Winter- Max 15, Min 6. Rainfall: 160 inches annually |
| (mid June to August). Best season: March to mid June & September to mid December. |
Places Of Interest:
Eagle's Crag, Deer Park, Forest Museum, Giddhapahar Mandir, Ambotika
Shiv Mandir, Makaibari Tea Estate, St.Mary's Hill, Dowhill, Baggaura,
Chimney, Kettle Valley Picnic Spot, Namsu, Netaji Kothi. |
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| Kalimpong |
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| Kalimpong |
Just
51 kms east of Darjeeling is situated the picturesque town of
Kalimpong, the former headquarters of the Bhutanese Governor. Situated
at an altitude of 1250 meters between the Deolo and Durbindra Hills,
Kalimpong is an ideal place for a quiet holiday amidst gently rolling
hills and deep valleys at the foot of the mighty Himalayas.
Altitude: 1250 meters. Languages spoken: Gorkha, Nepali, Bengali, Hindi, English. |
Places Of Interest:
Durpin Dara, Shri Ganeshmoni Pradhan Nursery, Standari Nursery, Shri
L.B.Pradhan Nursery, Gouripur House, Swiss Welfare Dairy, Tibetan
Monastery. |
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| Durgapur |
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| Durgapur |
Durgapur
projects an image of an industrialized India. It is the third
integrated steel plant of Hindustan Steel Limited and occupies an area
of 6.47 sq. kms. Founded under the Colombo Plan Mission which visited
India in April, 1955, the plant has been instrumental in changing the
rural face of Durgapur into a vast industrial complex comprising public
and private sectors.
Area: 41 sq. kms. Altitude: 68.9 meters. Temperature (deg C): |
| Summer- Max.46.1, Min. 37.8. Winter- Max. 32.2, Min. 29.4. Rainfall: (150 cms June to September). Clothing: Summer- Tropical, Winter- Light woolens. Languages spoken: Bengali, English. Best Season: Throughout the year. |
Places Of Interest:
Alloy Steel Project- 10 kms, Mining and Allied Machinery Corporation- 6
kms, Durgapur Coke Ovens Project Limited- 6 kms, A.V.B.- 6 kms, Durgapur
Barrage- 3 kms, Durgapur Steel Plant- 10 kms, Philips Carbon Black
& Sankey Wheels. |
Excursions:
Asansol- 42 kms, Chittranjan- 77 kms, Jaidev- 22 kms, Shantiniketan- 61 kms, Vishnupur- 72 kms. |
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| Digha |
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| Digha |
Beach-on-the-bay
of West Bengal, Digha, has the whispery, languid, soft-focus, charm
which is so graciously bengali : sighing casuarinas, ponies nodding on
the beach, prolonged meals in the flavorsome sweet-&-salt idiom of
the state and timeless days and nights of nothing to do but unwind and
find yourself. |
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| Buxa Tiger Reserve |
Buxa
Tiger Reserve was set up in the year of 1982-83 at the north eastern
corner. This picturesque reserve with its proigous Terai, Bhabar as well
as Hilly landscape, is dissected by numerous rivulets. The varitable
flora and fauna of these wet forests attracts tourists and nature lovers
every year. This part of the country is characterized by its high
degree of plant & animal bio-diversity where 60% species are endemic
to the area. The Generic diversity of mammals is second highest among
all the tiger reserves of India. Astonishing bio-diversity of animals
comprise of a reach avifauna of more than 230 identified species, 67
mammals (out of which 21 are endangered), 36 species of reptiles (10
numbers are endangered). Apart from Bengal Tiger there are plenty of
Leopard, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Indian Civet, Palm Civet
etc. The Hornbills including greater Pied Hornbill abound the area. One
of the rarest bird of India the Black-necked Crane has been sighted in
the Reserve during the early winter. The migratory beautiful Black Stork
is a visitor of the area. The monsoon ends and beautiful Minivets,
Sultan tits arrive, during summer rare Ashyminivet is also sighted. |
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