Famous places
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Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling
Hill town in north Bengal known for tea gardens, the toy train and Kanchenjunga views.
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FamousKalimpong, West Bengal
Kalimpong
A quiet ridge-top hill town above the Teesta valley, known for monasteries, nurseries and colonial houses.
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FamousKolkata, West Bengal
Kolkata
West Bengal's capital on the Hooghly, known for colonial buildings, temples and Bengali food.
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FamousBirbhum, West Bengal
Shantiniketan
Tagore's university town near Bolpur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for art, music and red-earth woods.
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FamousSouth 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Sundarbans
A vast tidal mangrove delta south of Kolkata, explored only by boat, home to the Bengal tiger.
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