West Bengal for the nature lover

SIGHTSEEING, WEST BENGAL Updated : Apr 24, 2015, 02.28 PM IST


From mangrove swamps and thick forests to 16th century architecture and rare species of wildlife. The state of Bengal is a dream come true for nature lovers. Follow our six top recommendations to explore the natural beauty of the state.

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Raigunge Wildlife Sanctuary

Covering an expansive area of about 1.30 square kilometres, this claims to be the second largest bird sanctuary in Asia.

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Parmadan

This is the best place to go for animal and bird watching.

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Bishnupur

Located at a distance of about 150 kilometres from Kolkata, Bishnupur is a hub for terracotta architecture, crafts and culture. For almost a thousand years, it was the capital of the Malla dynasty of Mallabhum, as a resu...more

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Sunderbans

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans National Park is a sprawling tangle of mangrove swamp and is the only one of its kind in the world.

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Purulia

Far from the madding crowd, Purulia, with its fresh green landscape, undulating hills and thick forests, is perfect for a quiet getaway.

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Nature

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Darjeeling

Think of Darjeeling, and your mind conjures up flashes of green hill slopes, snow-topped peaks and women plucking tea in the fields. This Himalayan jewel is a place of breathtaking beauty and one of the most stunning hil...more

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