On the eastern part of India, the state of West Bengal is the land of culture and rich tradition. Apart from the glorious past, today's West Bengal claims more fame as a bastion of leftist dominance.

Several dynasties of the Palas, Senas and others have ruled over the region in the past and History evidences that the regions reached its acme well in the ancient ages.

West Bengal also has a valiant past of struggle for independence from the Colonial rule. The British initially had their capital in Kolkata but as the anti-Raj movement gained momentum in Bengal, they shifted the capital to a safer Delhi. Independence came at a heavy price when the state was divided to create East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

Today the state is poised for a phenomenal growth taking the advantage of liberal economic policy.

Before you travel to West Bengal, Travel.mapsofindia brings you some fast facts about the state:

Location	Northern part of India Sikkim and Bhutan at the north Assam and Bangladesh on the east Bay of Bengal on the south Orissa, Bihar and Nepal on the west.
Latitude	Between 27°13'15" and 21°25'24" north
Longitude	Between 85°48'20" and 89°53'04" east
Area	88,752 sq km
Climate	Summer - Hot Winter - Cold
Max Temperature	35°C
Min Temperature	10°C
Average Annual Rainfall	210cms
Capital	Kolkata
Population	80221171
Languages	Bengali, Hindi, English
Religion	Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism
Best Time to Visit	October to March
Clothing	Summer - Light Cottons Winter - Woolens

Hills, beaches, jungles and wild lives, religious site - West Bengal has it all. But what marks the state distinct from others is its tradition and culture. A travel to West Bengal would take you to Kolkata, the cultural capital of India and to Darjeeling, the land of world's finest tea.

A travel to West Bengal takes you to the state, which has given birth to maximum number Nobel laureates of the country. This is the home to numerous poets, painters, filmmakers and scholars celebrated across the globe.

Chose between breathtaking views of the mighty Himalayas or a rendezvous with the Royal Bengal Tiger as you travel to West Bengal.

Travel to West Bengal at the time of Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the state when the Bengali folks engage into a 4-day revelry throughout the land.

The tourist attractions in West Bengal largely remain unexploited. Come, travel to West Bengal one of the most interesting destinations in India. Explore the virgin charms !

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