Places to visit in West Bengal

West Bengal, with its capital at Kolkata, is known for trams, tea hills and terracotta temples. Here are well-known places to start with, and a tip for each.

1. Victoria Memorial

   A marble museum in Kolkata, completed in 1921.

   Its garden is a good place for an evening stroll.

   Plan a trip to Victoria MemorialDirections

2. Howrah Bridge

   A steel cantilever bridge over the Hooghly, opened in 1943.

   Walk across early for river views and the flower market.

   Plan a trip to Howrah BridgeDirections

3. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

   The narrow-gauge “toy train” that climbs to Darjeeling. A UNESCO site.

   Short joyrides run from Darjeeling station.

   Plan a trip to Darjeeling Himalayan RailwayDirections

4. Dakshineswar Kali Temple

   A 19th-century Kali temple on the bank of the Hooghly.

   It gets very busy on Sundays.

   Plan a trip to Dakshineswar Kali TempleDirections

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