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Geographical region in West Bengal, India
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North Bengal (উত্তরবঙ্গ Uttorbongo) is the northern region of West Bengal, known for its mountains and its wide range of animals and forests. It houses many ancient landmarks of historical significance. It is well-known for its tea gardens, especially Darjeeling Tea. There are many cities that have interesting histories. It is one of the most important rice-producing regions of the country.
Hills with tea gardens, toy trains, and views of picturesque white peaks.
Lesser-explored hills with unspoilt attractions.
By train
North Bengal is well-connected to all regions of India through the wide network of railways. There are many railway stations in the region providing easy mobility.
By car
Road travel is efficient in this region. There are many highways connecting North Bengal to different parts of the country. Most road networks to North-Eastern India pass through this region.
By bus
Bus services in this region are offered by North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC), operating daily bus services to all the cities and villages.
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Alipurduar (আলিপুরদুয়ার Ālipurduyār), a town on the east bank of Kaljani River in North Bengal, acts as a stopover to the surrounding tourist attractions in Alipurduar district.
Cooch Behar (কোচবিহার Kōchbihār), a small city in northern West Bengal in India, is known for its rich cultural heritage and the remnants of its royal heritage. Being one of the main tourist destinations of West Bengal, housing the Cooch Behar Palace and Madan Mohan Temple, it has been declared a heritage town.
a beautiful hill station
Jalpaiguri (জলপাইগুড়ি Jolpāiguṛi), a small city on the Teesta River in North Bengal, is a twin of the larger city Siliguri.
home to many religious sightseeing places, apart from the beautiful views of the mountains
home to some of the most expensive teas in the entire world
Malda (মালদহ Māldoho or মালদা Māldā), officially English Bazar (ইংরেজবাজার Ingrejbājār), is a city in the northern West Bengal.
Raiganj (রায়গঞ্জ Rāygonj) is a town in northern West Bengal, famous for the bird sanctuary along the Kulik River with different species of birds.
Siliguri (Bengali: শিলিগুড়ি Shiliguṛi, Hindi: सिलीगुड़ी Silīguṛī), the largest city in northern West Bengal, is a liberal and cosmopolitan city that is known for its vibrant music scene and strong youth culture. On the banks of the Mahananda River and the Teesta River at the foothills of the Darjeeling Hills, Siliguri is the third-largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal.
Buxa Tiger Reserve (বক্সা Boksā), also known as Buxa National Park, is a forested area in the Dooars of West Bengal. It is a habitat for tigers, Asian elephants and other mammals plus a variety of birds, amphibians and reptiles.
Gorumara National Park (গরুমারা Gorumārā) is a national park in the Dooars of West Bengal.
former capitals of Bengal under the Sultans
Jaldapara National Park (জলদাপাড়া Joldāpāṛā) is a national park in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal, India.
Lava is a hamlet in Kalimpong District, West Bengal.
a popular trekking destination with Mt Sandakphu, the tallest peak of West Bengal
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