Top 29 places to see in West Bengal

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Indian Museum

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A stroll through the ages : Founded in 1814, Indian Museum is the biggest Museum in the Indian subcontinent. Nestled in the of Calcutta, this magnificent building houses an exquisite collection of historical artefacts, ornate sculptures, skeletons, and fascinating Mughal-era paintings. Highlights include the Gandhara Gallery, the Coin Gallery, the Bharat Gallery, and the Bronze Gallery.

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Sheetalnathji Temple

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Enchanting Beauty: This temple is a famous pilgrimage site of Jainism. The wonderful idol with glittering diamonds on the forehead is a major attraction. The temple is an architectural masterpiece. From the flamboyantly decorated exterior to the fascinating chandeliers hangings from the ceilings, stunning floral patterns on the marble floors and mosaic patterns carved out of colourful glass make this temple a Shan…

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Academy of Fine Arts

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A must-visit for art connoisseurs: Academy of Fine Arts is a cultural institution established in 1933 and is a veritable treasure trove of fascinating attractions for the art lovers. The textile museum has a fine collection of silk items, and the carpet museum has some of the most wondrous Persian carpets on display. The Gallery of Contemporary Art takes you through a fascinating journey of the treasures of the likes of Rabindra…

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Potters quarter

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Artistic Place where Hindu deities are sculpted: It is a traditional village, in Kolkata, where potters intricately and carefully sculpt the idols of Hindu deities that are to become the centre-piece of Kolkata's many vivid religious ceremonies. It is an astonishing place where one can behold the spectacle of deities being created out of the clay and then adorned with colourful decorations.

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Mallick Ghat Flower Market

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Filled with the scent of flowers: Carrying essence of rich Indian Culture and filled with the aroma of colourful flowers, the flower market is an amazing place to visit in Kolkatta. It is always enchanting to see people bargaining for prices. The scenery is particularly intense in the morning with sellers flocking to the market holding fresh flowers.

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Marble Palace

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Princely Palace: Built by an affluent Bengali merchant with a taste for art and luxury, this stately Palace epitomizes the time when Calcutta was renowned for its opulence. The Palace is entirely constructed out of marbles and is flamboyantly decorated with exquisite furnishings and elegant sculptures. It is a must-visit place for admirers of excellence.

Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Mukta… [..]

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Kalighat Kali Temple

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Full of Energy: One of 52 Shakti Peethas, the temple is a famous religious attraction of Kolkata. Flocks of devotees visit the place on occasions like Kali Puja, Poila Boishakh, and Durga Puja. The idol sculpture is made of gold and is quite unique with three large eyes, a long protruding tongue and four hands.

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Tea plantations

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Wonderful Scene: The tour of these lush tea plantations is as fascinating as a visit to a hilltop with verdant vistas in sight. The foggy mornings, the spectacle of the expansive tea field, the stroll soaked in the aroma of tea leaves, and the sip of one's favourite beverage has the ability to fascinate anyone.

Happy Valley Tea Estate is a tea garden in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.… [..]

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Yogachoeling Gompa

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Buddhist Monastery: Also known as the Ghoom Monastery, it is the most famous monastery in the region and belongs to the Yellow Hat Sect. The monastery is renowned for its 15-metre-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha (the Future Buddha). The monastery has some magnificent wall paintings and over 300 artistic Tibetan texts.

Ghum Monastery or Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling Monastery located at Ghum at… [..]