West Bengal Tourism – The West Bengal Tourism Development
Corporation Limited (WBTDCL) is a state government agency which promotes
tourism in West Bengal, India. It was incorporated on 29 April 1974 under the
Companies Act, 1956
History Of West Bengal – West Bengal, the gateway to eastern India
is shrouded in history that dates back to antiquity. There are historic
references to the state that are found in the Vedic annals as well as the
chronicles of the Mauryan, Gupta and Mughal eras and the musty archives of the
Pala and Sena dynasties. The first traces of West Bengal's history are recorded
to belong to the Vedic era when the state was inhabited by myriads of people of
varying origin and ethnicity. The state was ruled by several chieftains during
the epic Mahabharata period and was inhabited by the Aryans in the post-Vedic
period that soon followed. West Bengal witnessed the flourishing prosperity of
the Mauryan Empire as well as the efflorescence of the Gupta Golden Age. Among
the various dynasties that established control over West Bengal, the Palas,
Pundras and the Senas deserve special mention. The voluminous evidence of
history cites references to the glorious Pala rule that spanned nearly 400
years.
Jaldapara National Park - Jaldapara National Park is a national park
situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of
northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. Jaldapara is situated
at an altitude of 61 m and is spread across 216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) of vast
grassland with patches of riverine forests. It was declared a sanctuary in 1941
for protection of its great variety flora and fauna. Today, it has the largest
population of the Indian one horned rhinoceros in the state, an animal threatened
with extinction, and is a Habitat management area (Category IV). The nearby
Chilapata Forests is an elephant corridor between Jaldapara and the Buxa Tiger
Reserve Near by is the Gorumara National Park, known for its population of
Indian rhinoceros.
Shantiniketan- Shantiniketan or Santiniketan is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West
Bengal, India, approximately 180 km north of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). It
was established by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, and later expanded by his son
Rabindranath Tagore whose vision became what is now a university town,
Visva-Bharati University. Shantiniketan is a small town near Bolpur in the
Birbhum district of West Bengal and about 212 kms north of Kolkata (formerly
Calcutta).It was made famous by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, whose
vision became what is now a university town - Visva-Bharati University. The
place now attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Mandarmani Tourism - Mandarmani is a seaside resort village in
the state of West Bengal, India, lies in East Midnapore district and at the
northern end of the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the large and fast developing
seaside resort village of West Bengal. It is almost 180 km from Kolkata Airport
on the Kolkata - Digha route. Red crabs crawling around the 13 km long beach is
a special attraction of Mandarmani. It is argued to be the longest driveable
(drive in) beach in India.
It
is one of the large and fast developing seaside resort village of West Bengal.
It is almost 180 km from Kolkata Airport on the Kolkata - Digha route. Red
crabs crawling around the 13 km long beach is a special attraction of
Mandarmani. It is argued to be the longest driveable (drive in) beach in India.
Geomorphologic-ally, this area has relatively low waves than nearer tourist
beach of Digha. However still this beach is deposition with formation of neo
dunes in several areas specially around Dadanpatrabar.
Digha Tourism - Digha is a coastal resort town in the east
Indian state of West Bengal. The dune-backed Old Digha Sea Beach faces the Bay
of Bengal. Close by, the Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre (MARC) is home to
sharks, rays and sea snakes. To the west, inland from sandy New Digha Sea Beach,
leafy Amarabati Park surrounds a lake. West of town, the white-domed
Chandaneswar Shiv Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Digha is a one-stop destination for families looking forward to spend a pleasurable
weekend. One of the best features of this hamlet is its varied and diverse
tourist attraction spots. Known for its magnificent beaches, religious temples
and high-tech research centers and museums, this most popular sea resort of
West Bengal has a lot to offer for people of all age groups. Digha's sceneries
can also offer you the pleasure experienced in witnessing areas that have
minimal human impact and are relatively untouched.
Bankura Tourism - Bankura is a city and a municipality in
Bankura Sadar subdivision of Bankura district in the state of West Bengal,
India. It is the headquarter of Bankura district. The district can legitimately
take pride in having a wide range of spots attracting tourists for a variety of
reasons ranging from arts and architecture, terracotta temples, dense virgin
forests, hills and the scenic spots at Mukutmanipur etc. Since ancient times,
it is popularly known as Rarh area in Bengal.
Bankura has a significant history and is a temple city in West Bengal. The areas
history intermingles with spirituality to create a simple, and yet unique
tourist experience. Bankura is also famous for its terracotta temples which
attracts tourists from world over. Siddhesvara temple, Biharinath Hill, Koko
hill, Susunia Hill and many more constitute the list of places one can visit in
Bankura
kalighatkali temple - Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in
West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is one of the 51
Shakti Peethas. Kalighat was a Ghat sacred to Kali on the old course of the
Hooghly river (Bhāgirathi) in the city of Calcutta. The name Calcutta is said
to have been derived from the word Kalighat. The river over a period of time
has moved away from the temple. The temple is now on the banks of a small canal
called Adi Ganga which connects to the Hoogly. The Adi Ganga was the original
course of the river Hoogly. Hence the name Adi (original) Ganga.
Located
on the banks of river Hooghly, Kalighat Kali temple is a very famous temple of
the city of joy i.e. Calcutta. It is dedicated to Goddess kali, who is believed
to be the destroyer as well as liberator. Every year, it has been attracting
more and more crowds. Infact, Calcutta Kalighat Kali temple has come in the top
list of must see tourist attraction places. For Hindus, Kali temple at
Kalighat, Kolkata is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations.
There
is an interesting legend behind the formation of Kali temple, which suggests
that when Lord Shiva was furiously performing his dance (Pralay), keeping the
corpse of Goddess kali on his shoulders, his spinning wheel sliced off her dead
body. Her body slices fell off at different points, where pilgrimage centers
were formed later on. Kalighat temple is one such pilgrimage spot, where a toe
of her right foot had fallen. It is during the months of Bhadra, Paush and Chaitra
(according to the Bengali calendar) that Kali temple at Kalighat turns into a
convergence point for devotees from al over the world.
Jalpaiguri Tourism – Jalpaiguri is a district in West Bengal,
India, which is known for its tea plantations and thick forests that boosts of
wild life. Situated on the foothills of Himalayas, the district has great
potential for tourism, which means the district is full of rich flora and fauna
and has beautiful natural beauty spread all across the district. It covers an
area of 6, 245 sq kms.
Jalpaiguri is situated between 26 degree 32'N and 88 degree 46'E. It is located in North
of West Bengal and shares its borders with countries like Bangladesh and
Bhutan, which lie to the south and north respectively. To the east are Assam
and Darjeeling hills that expand further west and North West. The topography of
the district comprises of hills, rivers and rivulets. The main rivers that you
will find here are the Teesta River, Jaldhaka River, Torsa River, Neora, Dyna,
etc.
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