West Bengal

West Bengal is a stunning region in eastern India, situated between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal. The capital city of West Bengal is Kolkata.

The official languages spoken in West Bengal are Bengali, Hindi, and Santali.

West Bengal Climate

The climate in West Bengal is best for traveling between October and March. For visiting Darjeeling, the months of February to June and November are ideal.

West Bengal Tourist Attraction

There are numerous tourist attractions in West Bengal, including Kolkata with its Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Eden Gardens, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Science City Kolkata, Digha, Siliguri, Santiniktan, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Sundarbans, Mirik, Dooars, Kurseong, Durgapur, Bankura, Jalpaiguri, and Ganga Sagar.

 Famous Cuisine of West Bengal

West Bengal is also famous for its delicious cuisine, which includes dishes like Roshogulla and Rajbhog, Aloo Potol Posto, Ilish Macher Jhol, Shukto, Sandesh, Misti Doi, Aam Pora Shorbot, Tangra Macher Jhol, Alur Dom, and Luchi.

West Bengal Handloom and crafts

The region is known for its handloom and crafts, such as Baluchari Sarees found in Birbhum, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata, and Purba Medinipur. Other crafts include Brass & Bell Metal from Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, Bankura, Paschim Medinipur, and Purba Medinipur, as well as Cane & Bamboo, Clay Doll/Modeling, Coconut (Shell & Husk), Leather, and Jute.