10 Monuments & Statues in West Bengal That You Shouldn't Miss

May 8, 2022 Tynisha Seiler

West Bengal (/wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/) is an Indian state, located in Eastern India on the Bay of Bengal. With over 91 million inhabitants (as of 2011), it is India's fourth-most populous state. It has an area of 88,752 km (34,267 sq mi). A part of the ethno-linguistic Bengal region, it borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north. It also borders the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata (Calcutta), the seventh-largest city in India. As for geography, West Bengal includes the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, the Ganges delta, the Rarh region, and the coastal Sundarbans. The main ethnic group are the Bengalis, with Bengali Hindus forming the demographic majority.
Restaurants in West Bengal

1. Dali Monastery

Hill Cart Road Dali, Darjeeling 734101 India http://www.darjeeling-tourism.com/darj_000022.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Dali Monastery

Reviewed By DaksheshS6

In Darjeeling there many Monastery with different story, however I must Say the most peaceful place can spend good time, there also a school which teach Buddhism.

2. Susana Anna Maria Monument

Grand Trunk Rd, Chinsurah 712102 India
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Susana Anna Maria Monument

3. Firoz Minar Tomb

Near Dakhil Darwaza, Malda India
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Firoz Minar Tomb

4. Jahan Kosha Cannon

Near Kadam Sarif 1 Km From Katra, Murshidabad India
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34%
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4.0 based on 53 reviews

Jahan Kosha Cannon

Reviewed By anindyamaji26

The Jahan Kosha Cannon is also known as the Deatroyer of the World. This Cannon is under the maintenance of Archaeological Survey of India. The cannon was used to protect the province from invasion by enemy. The cannon was made from Ashtadhatu which is a great example of metallurgical work. And an interesting fact is that being placed under open sky also, it does not have any presence of rust. And most importantly the weight of the cannon is 7 tonnes. The cannon is placed a some distance away from the Katra Masjid.

5. Khosh Bagh

Opposite Banks Of Bhagirathi, Murshidabad India
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Khosh Bagh

Reviewed By sukanyadatta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

If Hope floats then sorrow wafts in waves from this enclosed garden-graveyard complex. Khosh means happy but this is a sad place. We reached it after crossing the river on a ferry, tuktuk and all. Khosh Bagh was built by Alvardi Khan along the lines of Delhi's Jama masjid. It is the final resting place of Siraj-ud-daulla, a young, inexperienced and trusting nawab...the last INDEPENDENT nawab of Bengal as it was then (un-truncated). They say his body was cut into pieces and that is why the tall Siraj-ud-daullah's tomb is not very long. Very gruesome. The picturesque walled complex also houses the graves of his family; in particular please spare a tear for Lutfunnissa his devoted begum. In the outer courtyard is the grave of Daneesh Fakir who denounced him to the English. Nawab Alivardi Khan (Siraj's grandfather) also lies here under a simple grave. Many other members of Siraj's family lie here; at eternal peace now. This includes his poor mother Amina Begum and his scheming and plotting maternal aunt Ghaseeti Begum too. The enclosed area houses a garden; once it was a rose garden and the fragrance caused it to be named Khushbu Bagh (perfumed garden). Lots of Langurs too but the animals do not trouble the visitors. There are a few beggars inside. It is an uneasy feeling Very clean. Some tourists who oftentimes forget this is a place where one should be respectful and keep the peace. ASI-maintained. Shoes have to be removed. Wear thick socks.

6. Tomb of Siraj-ud-Daulah

Khosh Bagh, Murshidabad 742160 India
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Tomb of Siraj-ud-Daulah

7. Banglabandha Zero Point

Tetulia Panchagarh - Banglabandha Highway Binnaguri, Siliguri 734015 India
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Banglabandha Zero Point

8. Footi Mosque

Near Hazarduari Palace, Murshidabad India
Excellent
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3.5 based on 24 reviews

Footi Mosque

9. Statue of Pareshnath

Mukutmanipur Near Jharkhand Border, Bankura India
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3.0 based on 5 reviews

Statue of Pareshnath

10. Ganesh and Nandi Statue

Sarengarh, Bankura India
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Reviewed By Jishnudeb - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

This is a good place. we found out to be average. As far as i understood, Archaeological survey has or is going to take up restoration.

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