West Bengal, situated in the eastern part of the Indian peninsula, is one of the country's medium-sized states. However, in its physical form, it is a complete representation of the Indian subcontinent.
Darjeeling, its northern end, lies cuddled in the arms of the mighty Himalayas and the Dooars in the foothills are rich in forest.
The indomitable river Ganga flows across the state's rich alluvial plains to reach the Bay of Bengal in the south, through vast swamps that are known as the Sundarbans. The districts in the west are semi-arid and sport loamy soil: the famous red earth that appears repeatedly in Rabindranath Tagore's poems.
West Bengal is one of the first destinations in a tourist's itinerary visiting the eastern part of the country. Calcutta (also Kolkata), the capital of the state, is the proud intellectual capital of the country. The city has made outstanding contribution to the country in the field of arts, sciences, medicine, social reform and literature. The city retains some of the most striking colonial buildings of the country. It used to be the capital of the British East India Company and the evidence of the British colonization persists there in the city. The Victoria Memorial is a grand edifice constructed in the memory of Queen Victoria.
Besides the other festivals of the Hindu solar calendar, Durga Puja is the one that gains ultimate importance and attention in West Bengal. Durga Puja is an extravaganza of almost seven days; but the preparation starts months before the actual event. New clothes are an integral part in puja for every Bengali.
The various cities in the Indian state of West Bengal are easily accessible through air, road and rail. West Bengal is very well connected with the national and international air network. The international (Netaji Subhash International Airport) and domestic airports of Kolkata are at Dumdum, located 15 km from the city center. The Bagdogra airport at Siliguri connects the state with places in and around the state. Three more airports, namely, Balurghat, Coochbehar and Malda also operate scheduled domestic flights.
In order to make the travel tour to West Bengal even more joyful you need to choose just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in the various cities of West Bengal. The various hotels packages in West Bengal offer the best of facilities. The well-furnished rooms make excellent place to stay in West Bengal, with most of the comforts at your feet.
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