Historical Sights and Heritage

Kurseong – The Land of White Orchids

Best For: British-era charm, scenic beauty

• Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum – Showcasing Bose’s life and struggles.
• Dow Hill – A British-era colonial retreat.

 Don’t Miss: A toy train ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

West Bengal is a living museum of history and heritage. From the colonial charm of Kolkata to the terracotta temples of Bishnupur, from the Nawabi palaces of Murshidabad to the spiritual sites of Tarapith, the state offers an incredible journey through time.

 Best for Mughal & Nawabi History: Murshidabad, Malda, Gaur
 Best for British & French Colonial Heritage: Kolkata, Chandannagar, Kurseong
 Best for Ancient Temples & Art: Bishnupur, Tarapith, Shantiniketan
 Best for Royal Heritage: Cooch Behar, Bishnupur