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 West Bengal is a land of
varied charms. Right from the mighty Himalayas in the North to the sea-caressed
beaches in the South, it is a wonderful journey over the vardant plains, hilly
terrains, forests and the wonderful mangrove forests the Sunderbans. It is also
a wonder-filled journey through the rich cultural treasures of the State. From
the snow capped Himalayas to the crashing waves of the Bay of Bengal, from the
lush tea gardens of Darjeeling to the mangrove forests of Sunderbans, from
quaint historic towns to the lively Calcutta Metropolis, West Bengal has
something for every tourist. It is a land of varied charms. It is also a
wonder-filled journey through the rich cultural treasures of the state. But it's
a place full of warmth as well. You may come here as a stranger, but you leave
as a friend.
The climate is, however, hot - blame the climate for the
Bengali's hotheadedness. The rains come around July. But it is hot and sweaty
all the year round. However, Darjeeling, the most popular hill station of the
region, and its surrounding areas, prove a respite. Wonderfully cool, its
landscape is aweinspiring. Here, the Himalayan Mountaineering Museum, Ghoom
Buddhist Monastery and the Singlaa bazaar are major attractions. Kalimpong is
another beautiful little town. The dawn breaking over Kanchenjunga, horse
riding, tea gardens and treks, all the expectations of a hilly holiday are
fulfilled. West Bengal, thus promises you both plains and mountain peaks.
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