Cities of West Bengal

West Bengal is an awesome place that is truly worth visiting. There is a unique thing about each of its cities.

Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, is a metropolitan city that is always full of life.

People out here are very welcoming. It is spread over a vast area with Himalayas lying in the North and Bay of Bengal in the South. West Bengal is frequented by people largely due to the Sunderbans.

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Prime Cities of West Bengal

Kolkata: More often referred to as the city of joy, Kolkata is a cosmopolitan city that is moving in line with the trend. The city comes out alive with liveliness and vibrancy spread all over.

Kolkata is a land of talented people. The state has given numerous versatile people to the nation. Almost every third person in Kolkata is a poet or an artist.

People of Kolkata devote their whole hearted attention in whatever they do. Kolkata houses innumerable destinations for tourist attraction such as the Writer’s building, Salt Lake Stadium, Raj Bhawan, Vidyasagar Setu, Saheed Minar, Birla Mandir and many more.

Darjeeling: Darjeeling is renowned all over the world for its tea plantations.

It is quite popular amongst the people as the queen of the hilly regions. In fact, it is one of the most beautiful hill resorts of the country. It is located at a higher altitude of 2134 m above the sea level. It enjoys a pleasant weather all round the year. The view that it provides is awe inspiring. It is nothing less than a paradise. It serves as the best hideout destination.

Siliguri: Siliguri is one of the most gorgeous regions located in the northern parts of West Bengal. Siliguri is one of the most sought after tourist attraction destinations. It has made its way in the international map of tourism. The city boasts of its beautiful landscape. People come from different parts of the world to take a close view of its beauty. After Kolkata, it is the second largest city in the state of West Bengal.

Durgapur: Durgapur is primarily an industrial city therefore the place is frequented predominantly by the business tourists. There are not many places for tourist attraction in Durgapur. However there are a few destinations that are indeed worth a visit. Durgapur barrage constructed over River Damodar looks magnificent during the monsoon season. It is bordered by beautiful gardens that serve as a great place for organizing picnics. Around 100 kms away, there is a very tranquil place called Shantiniketan.

 Kharagpur: It is well known for the Indian institute of technology. There is a prominent air force base located in the vicinity.

Other cities of West Bengal are Kalimpong, Howrah, Malda, Murshidabad, Jalpaiguri and many more.

To conclude, West Bengal has plenty of cities, with each city having its own uniqueness that sets it apart from others.