West Bengal Travel Maps & Information Guide

West Bengal is mainly an agricultural state and is the most densely populated state in India.  West Bengal maps situate the state on the eastern part of India. 

North of the state are the Himalayas while to its south is the Bay of Bengal.  It used to be part of Bengal, a historic region in South Asia, which is divided today into West Bengal in India and Bangladesh. 

West Bengal tourism India boasts of this tiny but extremely rich region as a major cultural center, being the native land of famous Indian poets, writers and artists.

West Bengal maps show the state is bordered by Bangladesh in the east, Jharkhand and Bihar in the west, by Orissa in the south, and by Assam, Sikkim and Nepal in the North.

West Bengal tourism India does offer a huge variety of experience.  West Bengal’s Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), has an international airport and good infrastructure and is a suitable take off point for West Bengal travel India.

Within Kolkata are old Victorian buildings and churches that are remnants of the British India days.  You can find in West Bengal travel maps that nearby Kolkata is the Dakshineshwar temple.

You can also find in West Bengal the ancient monuments and ruins of the Gaur empire in the Malda district and the terracotta temples of Bishnupur. You may also want to visit the charming hill-stations in the eastern Himalayan region. 

You will find Darjeeeling in West Bengal travel maps a popular destination not only for the fantastic mountain views but perhaps more so for the famous high-quality Darjeeling tea the region produces. 

You may want to head up the beach at Digha to experience the sea-side, a day of sunbathing and seafood. 

Likewise, consult your West Bengal maps to visit the mangrove forests of the Sunderbans, the world’s largest and a UNESCO heritage site.

West Bengal travel India will provide you a memorable, unique and refreshing experience of culture, warmth, hospitality, great food, adventure and scenic views.