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
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Walks of Kolkata hopes to help people re-discover Kolkata – through walking tours and day trips for people from all parts of the world. We endeavor to show you the Kolkata, which is beyond what is found in the travel guides. But, instead, we try to show you the city from the lens of local people. We are all about building connections.We take you around the city , the way you want to explore it - by aircon vehicle or walking or a combination of both. You would enjoy the trip the local way and get to interact with the local people. We conduct Walking tours ,Kolkata Food tours, Full day and Half day city tours , Offbeat tours , Darjeeling , Gangtok and Sunderban tours.
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The trekking route to Sandakphu, the highest peak in West Bengal, runs through the Singalila National Park. The southern entry point to the park is at the Forest Check Post at Manebhanjang, 51 km from Darjeeling. We have to pay the entry charges at the check post, which was about ₹100 per head per day in March 2020 when we went. Forest and trek guides can be hired from the town. The 32 km trek route from Manebhajang to Sandakphu (height about 11,930 feet above mean sea level) and Phalut (21 km from Sandakphu) can be done over 2 to 4 days depending on the route, weather and your capacity to trek, and an equal number of days for the return. We decided to do the Jeep Safari, with a bit of trekking. We had to hire a 4 wheel drive Mahindra Jeep or a 1960s vintage British make Land Rover, with an experienced driver from the Manebhanjang Land Rover Association. The Jeep can cover the 32 km uphill climb in 4 or 5 hours with tea stops on the way. Since the ascent is very steep and bumpy, from 7000 feet to almost 12000 feet, we decided to take a couple of night halts to acclimatise ourselves. Keep in mind that the road is very rocky and uneven, and not advisable for the very old and infirm. There are some lodges and trekker’s huts at small villages on the Indo-Nepal border, along the route. We passed the villages of Chitray, Meghma, Gairibas, Tonglu, Tumling, Kalipokhri, Bhikaybanjang and finally reached Sandakphu. The beautiful views of the forests of bamboo, pine and fir trees, with the blooming rhododendron flowers in March and April, and the grand views of the Himalayan peaks of the Kanchenjunga range, Lhotse, Makalu and Everest along the route more than made up for the inconveniences of a bumpy Jeep ride and the cold nights in the mountains. Spotting wild animals like snow leopard, red panda or black bears is a rarity but they do inhabit the Singalila National Park. Sighting birds like Khalij Pheasant, Wood Pigeons, Scarlet Minivets and Babblers was more common.
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Ashmita Trek and Tours is a leading trekking company and is proud to be an eco friendly travel and local trekking agency based on Himalayan country of Darjeeling. Established by a team of professionals involved tourism since 2007 with devoted providing a home away from home for Adventure seekers. A team of hospitable and professional welcome and escort you through recreational activities such as Adventure package tours, including Trekking | day hiking | mountain biking | Expedition | bird watching | Village Treks and Cultural tours for small or private groups, customize tour plans for your family, friends, student travel groups and/or a trip for your organization Nepal | Bhutan | Sikkim and Darjeeling. these are the outcomes of our extensive research, careful planning and working experience to give you unique experiences of a real holiday with nature, culture and adventure in the Himalayas.
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Adventures Unlimited is a pioneer trekking & bike rental company based in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Siliguri & Bhutan. Trek with us in the Himalayas- Singalila, Sandakphu, Dzongri, Goechala await! Cycling to Senchal park, mountain bike n camping at Chatakpur, rent motorcycles, day hike or cultural tour. We have it all for you... Combining our logistical and technical knowledge with your group’s personal requirements. We are here to help design the most unforgettable trip of your life. Whatever your ability, fitness level or passion be, we have something to offer; within your comfort zone or maybe even a little out! Voted No. 1 by Lonely Planet and Rough Guide. You get the best in all cultural & outdoor activities provided by us.
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Its awesome silent place. Only two home stays are there one is GTA trekkers hut (booking from gorkha bhawan saltlake sector 1)& another is Raju ka ghar(booking number 9635690583) Its really nice.in the month of December snow covered the area. I reached there through trek from dhotrey. Its a mere 6km journey and nice two huts are there.
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We at Kolkata Trips are experienced in conducting City Tours and Short Trips in and around Kolkata. We offer our guests Standard and Customised options of City Tours at Kolkata. Our fleet of vehicles with experienced drivers and knowledgeable guides will be suitable for every type of guests visiting Kolkata City. We also specialize in Guided Tours & Excursions to Santiniketan, Gangasagar, Bishnupur and Sundarbans. Our experienced team can make your stay at Kolkata memorable.
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India Beacons is one of the pioneers in bringing houseboat experience in Sunderbans. The Houseboat M.B.India Beacons is designed to provide you with an ultimate experience of cruising through Sundarbans, the World's largest mangrove forest. This tour helps you to experience "The Sundarbans Boat Safari" and cruise through this UNESCO Heritage with its unique ecosystem, the tigers and the various watch towers. So Come, join the India Beacons Sundarbans Tour !!!
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Darjeeling Riders, a motorcycle adventure travel and rental company formed to fill up the gap between moto adventure lovers and the availability of logistics / proper information in this part of India
It was our first Bike Trip. The destination selected was Bhutan. Darjeeling riders really made the trip tension free. From the delivery of bikes to us in siliguri to the hotels in Bhutan everything was very smooth. The rental of bikes were also reasonable. Bike conditions were also good. Extra spare parts along with tool kits were also provided for emergency. The the most important thing the behaviour of Mr. Amit is very friendly. Really felt good to be associated with Darjeeling riders. I suggest everyone to take the services of Darjeeling riders and feel the difference by themselves. Thanks Darjeeling riders and the next trip to silk route is on the cards. Hopefully u guys will extend ur support in that trip also
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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...
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Tour companions to the sundarban jungles and Kolkata city.Come and see Sundarban the way it deserves to be seen, Free and Wild.Kolkata is wild in its own distinctive way, take a motorbike ride with us, during the day or during the night!!
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