West Bengal is steeped in history and that’s one of the many things we love about the state. It’s not just about the architecture; there is a beautiful mix of culture, traditional practices, history and architecture, and they come together to form beautiful heritage experiences one can experience in West Bengal.
Culturally inclined travellers will love Shantiniketan and Bolpur. Approximately 152 km north of Kolkata, in the Birbhum district, lie the two towns of Shantiniketan and Bolpur, home of the Baul singers. Baul singers are not tied to any conventional religion or type of music; they are the travelling mystics who go from one place to another singing their mystical verses.
It is a difficult task to pinpoint one favourite thing about Darjeeling. The scenic tea gardens, the mighty Mt Kanchenjunga, beautiful monasteries, old colonial homes, beautiful quaint streets rich in colonial past, all these experiences that one gets to enjoy as soon as they reach Darjeeling. It’s that vibe. But there’s one aspect of Darjeeling you must experience yourself to achieve that wholesome Darjeeling experience. The UNESCO World Heritage Train, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), popularly known as the Toy Train. Get onboard the iconic Toy Train and explore the beauty of the star hill station.
Kolkata’s rich history can be seen in the city’s grand architecture. There is a very beautiful mix of the past and present in Kolkata. Where there are modern highrises, you also have centuries-old homes and stunning Victorian-style architecture from the British era. To understand and really experience Kolkata, one needs to visit these historical quarters and buildings. Some of the most popular attractions are the Victoria Memorial, Fort William, Howrah Bridge, Marble Palace, Writers Building and the famous Rajbaris of Kolkata.
