West Bengal is known for its culture, heritage, traditions and monuments. The state also has a rich heritage of the colonial era including monuments and sites of historical importance. There are many architectural marvels, which speak of the amount of time in which they were built.
West Bengal has seen enormous development and modernization over the years, but it has been able to preserve its cultural heritage and monuments of the British era. If you are planning to visit West Bengal, then your trip would not be complete without witnessing the magnificence of these important places.
Victoria Memorial
The White Monument, built during the colonial period, is one of the major tourist attractions of the state. Located in Kolkata, the former capital of British India, the Victoria Memorial was built in memory of Queen Victoria and stands in the heart of the city as an example of British architecture. The place has a wonderful museum which has pictures of British officers, sculptures, paintings, weapons and weapons used during that period.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Every year, lakhs of devotees visit the Dakshineswar Kali Temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Kali. The temple is one of the most important centers of the Shakta tradition of India. The temple is situated on the banks of river Hooghly and has a huge complex. You can spend hours in the temple complex and not feel crowded because of the beautifully planned architecture. The temple complex also houses the room where the great 19th century religious leader and social reformer Ramakrishna Paramhansa and mother Sharda Devi lived.
Sundarbans National Park
The beauty of the Sundarbans National Park is that it is spread over large coastal mangrove forests, shared by both. India and Bangladesh. It is home to the Bengal Tiger and many other endangered species. If you love exploring nature, then this place is perfect for a weekend getaway. You can take jungle safari and enjoy the natural beauty of the beautiful national park. It was declared as UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
Tiger Hill
If you want to see the rays of the sun falling directly on the peak of Kangchenjunga in the early morning, then you must visit Tiger Hill. The popular hill station in Darjeeling gives you a mesmerizing view of the various peaks of the Himalayas. Tiger Hill is situated at an altitude of 2,590 meters and gives a glimpse of the majestic Kangchenjunga Range.
Cooch Behar Palace
The Cooch Behar palace was built during the reign of Maharaja Nripendra Narayan of the Koch dynasty. Spread over a vast area, this palace has been built with architecture similar to Buckingham Palace in London. Not only this, the palace was originally three storeyed but a part of it was destroyed due to the Assam earthquake of 1897.
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