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Kolkata (Calcutta)

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720,2036,112

Darjeeling

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160,376,46

Fraserganj

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23,104,0

Gosaba

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32,208,0

Diamond Harbour

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8,64,0

Chandannagar

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22,96,0

Asansol

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11,42,0

Bagnan

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5,27,0

Durgapur

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12,5,1

Kamarpukur

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0,3,0

Diga

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2,6,0

Anantapur

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8,16,0

Bishnupur

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0,3,0

Japur

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5,5,0

Kalimpang

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0,1,0

Shiliguri

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2,7,0

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  Beautiful,beautiful, Beautiful!!! 


Con

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  quite cold during winter ! brrrr 


In a nutshell

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  A visit to India cannot be complete without a visit to this very unique part of India 

 

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Kolkata (Calcutta)  

The Oberoi Grand Kolkata

 5 Reviews and 385 Opinions  We stayed at the Grand for a week while vacationing in India in the fall of last year and found this... 

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Darjeeling  

Dekeling Hotel

 2 Reviews and 132 Opinions  My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights and had a brilliant time The staff and our host just couldn't... 

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Tribal Dancing and Music

Tribal Dancing and Music, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  I have added short video about this, but apologise for the bad light.My flash went on the blink. The music is good, though!We watched these dancers and... 

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Visit to Ichamati River at Haroa.

Visit to Ichamati River at Haroa., State of West Bengal

 goutammitra Says:  This is another gateway to Suderbans from Kolkata. This place Haroa is almost near Bangladesh and used as a supply point to Sunderbans and and trade with... 

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A visit toward River Ichamati

A visit toward River Ichamati, State of West Bengal

 goutammitra Says:  Ichamati River , is a trans-boundary river which flows through India and Bangladesh and also forms the boundary between the two countries. The river is facing... 

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WHY TIGERS DEVOUR HUMANS

WHY TIGERS DEVOUR HUMANS, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  Tigers very rarely become man-eaters, as they instinctively avoid humans. Well documented accounts of attacks on humans have inspired many legends and... 

 Local Customs in State of West Bengal

Sunderbans Tiger Camp Shop: Souvenirs from Sunderbans

Sunderbans Tiger Camp Shop: Souvenirs from Sunderbans, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  This little shop inside the camp was quite interesting. Books aplenty about the region, its flora and fauna. PLenty of Tiger paraphanalia (masks, tee-shirts,... 

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Birdwatching- Sunderbans

Birdwatching- Sunderbans, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  Grab a camera and binoculars- this is a good area for bird-watchers. We spotted quite a few, not just on the boat-cruises, but around the camp-site. For some... 

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Boat Cruise through the channels

Boat Cruise through the channels, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  Spending a few hours cruising the waterways is a relaxing and interesting way to spend the day. The boat we were on was very comfortable, with lunch & snacks... 

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SUNDERBANS-THE MANGROVE FOREST

SUNDERBANS-THE MANGROVE FOREST, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  The growth of these trees is prolific. They thrive in brackish waters, and as the tides ebb and flow, the new saplings can be seen-thousands upon thousands of... 

 Local Customs in State of West Bengal

TRAVELLING INDEPENDENTLY

TRAVELLING INDEPENDENTLY, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  There are buses from Kolkata (Babu Ghat) to reach Sonakhali, which is about a 2 hours way. Upon reaching Sonakhali, one would have to hire a private boat to get... 

 Transportation in State of West Bengal

TAKE HOME GOOD MEMORIES.

TAKE HOME GOOD MEMORIES., State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  The Sunderbans is a paradise for photography. One can return having captured many beautiful memories from this place. The waterways , around every bend , are... 

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Getting there

Getting there, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  As I have stated previously, the Sunderbans are not easy to get to. There is a way that one cango independently, but it sounded too complicated for us. We chose... 

 Transportation in State of West Bengal

Tiger Camp restuarant: Open air dining at the Sunderbans

Tiger Camp restuarant: Open air dining at the Sunderbans, State of West Bengal

 lynnehamman Says:  The restuarant here was 10/10. The food, served buffet style, had a wide variety, and was cooked to perfection. There were good vegetarian dishes, and the... 

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 Life has always been very difficult for Rural people. They have been totally dependant on Agriculture for livelihood. The British Rulers never tried to do... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi. Just wondered if anyone would give me an update as to whats happening in Darjeeling at present. We are due to visit at the... 

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A: Have a look - http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/18/stories/2011011859430300.htm Situation is not too good. 

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Rural Bengal- The Heart lives Here

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  For many days I have been thinking on building a page on Rural Bengal, where the real heart of the people lives. We have a tendency to focus only our best Architecture, Culture, Big Cities, Big... 

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WEST BENGAL- THE SUNDERBANS

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 'Sundarban' literally means 'beautiful jungle' or 'beautiful forest' in the Bengali language. The name Sundarbans may also have been derived from the Sundari trees that are found in Sundarbans in... 

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Darjeeling and the Himalaya Range

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 Darjeeling is such a nice place to rest and see a different side of India. The Budhism is very strong due the influence of Tibet and the old kingdom of Sikkim. When i went to Darjeeling i was... 

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Darjeeling

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