Tourist Destinations of West Bengal: West Bengal is one of the first destinations in a tourist's itinerary visiting the eastern part of the country. Calcutta (also Kolkata), the capital of the state, is the proud intellectual capital of the country. The Victoria Memorial is a grand edifice constructed in the memory of Queen Victoria .

Howrah Bridge is another landmark that denotes the city of joy. Shantiniketan, Tagore's university township, is a must on any itinerary that plots Bengal as a stopover. For witnessing the sheer magnificence of mountains, unsullied and pristine, one should visit the hill station of Darjeeling , located 7,000 feet above sea level. One can also undertake short trips to Mirik, land of oranges, and the charming city of Kalimpong , famous for its orchids and curio shops.

The Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is known for elephants and other wild animals. Besides these, West Bengal has lot more to offer as a tourist destination. Digha, Siliguri, Gaur, Pandua, Murshidabad, Bishnupur, Haldia and the Sunderban Tiger Reserve are some of the few places of West Bengal that need to be mentioned here.