City: West Bengal
Top Things to do in West Bengal
Top Hotels in West Bengal
- 1. Sinclairs Darjeeling
- 2. Ibis Kolkata Rajarhat
- 3. The Oberoi Grand
- 4. ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
- 5. Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences
- 6. Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
- 7. Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling Gandhi Road
- 8. Sinclairs Retreat Kalimpong
- 9. The Peerless Inn
- 10. Regenta Orko's Kolkata by Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd
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The 10 Best Museums in West Bengal, India
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. Victoria Memorial Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,599 reviews
Reviewed By neelamlegal - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
A beautiful building built in the British era surrounded by endless green well maintained gardens interspersed with small water bodies will lift the hearts of everyone. The children can enjoy the endless gardens while the grown ups can add to the experience by visiting the museum. If u are visiting from another city make sure to keep a full day aside for a complete experience.
2. Tagore House
3. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,330 reviews
Reviewed By AnshuD41
A must visit place...history unfolds the mystery on how the first expedition to Everest and other Himalayan mountains were conquered... They will also show u movie...
4. Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By atulya_sinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, established in 1959, is the oldest science and technology museum of the city. The building was originally the residence of Raja Baldeo Birla (1863-1956) and it was donated to the Government by his heirs for setting up museum. Now a new wing has been constructed perpendicular to the original three-storied building and some exhibits are displayed outdoors as well. There is a well-maintained garden, where statues of great scientists have been installed. In addition to basic physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, astronomy, electricity, electronics etc., there are galleries devoted to technologies such as television, motive power, transport, metals, etc. A special feature is a mock-up of a coal mine. There is a dedicated gallery for children as well. There are several small auditoriums, where documentary films are regularly screened. As a mechanical engineer, I was particularly interested in the motive power and transport galleries, both of which have rich collections. The latter includes a narrow gauge steam locomotive and a vintage car which belonged to Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose, the eminent scientist. The exhibits are generally well-maintained and efforts are made to improve them from time to time. For example, the interactive exhibits which were operated by touching a button are now modified to be activated without any physical contact. The museum is visitor-friendly and their website is quite informative. Parking facility is available inside the compound, but there is a separate charge for it. Washrooms are well-maintained
5. Gurusaday Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By enriqueofmalacca - Pune, India
Detailed quilting in a variety of Kantha styles. Kalighat paintings with clean and flowing lines speak from a century past. The museum has sketchbooks of painters from the original Kalighat school. A massive wooden carving of a woman giving birth could be a Rodin for it's poise and yet remains distinctly folk art. There are scrolls of paneled paintings used as props in retelling the legends. Don't miss the aamsat mango mat moulds upstairs! The museum is housed in an old building with it's gate on the highway. A small pond gives it great atmosphere. The director himself took us around the Kantha exhibits and highlighted the intricacies. Just 20% of the artefacts are on display due to funding issues. Tickets are Rs 10 each, and we bought a souvenir mug and a book for Rs 450. Hats off to this museum, the last bastion between exquisite Bengal art and its oblivion.
6. Hazarduari Palace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By 475vladimirm - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Of course, compared to the palaces of Rajasthan, the palace is quite modest. However, it is in excellent condition. It is a pity that you can’t take pictures inside. The main attraction of the palace all the Durbar Hall, where a huge chandelier, presented as a gift by Queen Victoria, hanging directly over the silver throne of the Nawab.
7. Everest Museum
8. Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By traveliswhereyougeto - Mumbai, India
The house of Swami Vivekananda creates peace and awe in equal measure. Restored from a practically dilapidated structure this has been immaculately restored to what it may have been when Swamiji lived here. During the restoration process, the original map of the house was obtained from the archives of the Calcutta High Court. It was bulit in mid 1800 and stands strong till today! Visitors can see the room where he was born, the prayer room with shiva linga where his mother used to pray for a child, the room where she read out the Ramayana to him (the original document has been preserved in a glass case for over 150 years), the thakur dalan (where family pujas were held) which was the most difficult structure during the entire restoration process. One cannot miss the beatifully restored red floors so typical of bengali homes in yesteryears. Swamiji's pictures in San Francisco and Chicago have also been displayed. There are audio visuals as well for the interested visitor. Overall, a very fulfilling experience in the house of a thinker, a reformer and a preacher, whose influence extended to the global stage.
9. Netaji Bhawan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By abhisheksengupta2006 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Netaji Bhawab in the ancestral house of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. This is a nostalgic place for all Indians. This the place from where Bose planned his "The Great Escape. This can be easily reached. Nearest metro station is Rabindra Sadan. Nearest Bus stand is Elgin Road. App cabs - Ola and Uber - is available readily. It has collection of best writings by Netaji. Good to see the siting room and bed room of Netaji. Bed room is the place from where he planned his Great Escape. Best to see is The Wanderer - BLA 7169 - The car in which Netaji Escaped from Kolkata to Gomoh as first phase of escape. One more thing worth mentioning is INA Cap of Netaji This is well maintained and must see for all.
10. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By AgniAmrita - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum was the house of Sarat Chandra Bose and later Netaji stayed in this house for 7 months. Located in Giddapahar, the property is quite beautiful. Now the house has been renovated and contains many rare pictures and used items of Netaji. Pictures and documents related to great historical events like Haripura Congress Session, interaction with Rabindranath Tagore and Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian National Army, the participation of Hill people in Indian National Movement are displayed in the Museum. A good place to visit for the history buffs with the addition of a great natural beauty.
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