Bagdogra
Bagdogra is located about 16 km from the city of Siliguri in West Bengal. It serves as an important airport both for military and civil purposes. The Bagdogra airport is a major travel hub in the region with flights arriving from Kolkata, New Delhi and Guwahati. The area in which Bagdogra is situated is commonly called the Dooars at the foothills of the eastern Himalayas.
The food in Bagdogra is a perfect match to the climate of Bagdogra. Momos, Shabalay, Tsampa roasted barley served with butter, cheese and milk are local delicacies.
Marinas Motel, Bihar More, Bagdogra, West Bengal
Dekeling Hotel, 51 Gandhi Road, Darjeeling
The Bagdogra Shopping Complex is a shopper's haven with valuable goods at down-to-earth prices. Popular shopping items to suit every pocket and everyone's purse is available at this wonderful shopping mall.
Marinas Hotel
Bihar More, Bagdogra,
West Bengal - 0353 2551371
Dekeling Hotel
51 Gandhi Road,
Darjeeling - 0354-2254159/225329
- Darjeeling
90 km from Bagdogra and perched in the foothills of the Himalayas lies the legendary hill station of West Bengal. It is famous for its tea estates and is a favourite vacation spot among the people of the eastern states. Some of the places to visit in Darjeeling include the Yiga Choeling Monastery in Ghoom, the Llyod Botanic Garden, and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. - Kalimpong
80 km from Bagdogra, Kalimpong is a small but bustling town that nestles in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal. It is famous for its monasteries, churches and a private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages. One can enjoy a relaxed holiday here by enjoying the cool weather, the views of Mt Kanchenjunga, and by going for leisurely strolls in the hill-side. - Pelling
A small hill-station situated in the state of Sikkim, Pelling is renowned for its natural and scenic beauty, offering a great view of the entire eastern Himalayan mountain ranges. A splendid lake and many interesting monasteries are a must-see in this wonderful hill station.
- Gangasagar Mela
This Mela is arranged at Sagar Dwip during the time of Makar Sankranti. More than hundred thousand pilgrims from all over the country and abroad come in large numbers during this time of the year to take a dip at the confluence of the holy River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. - Kenduli Mel
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti another fair is held at Kenduli in the district of Birbhum. Drawing a large number of Bauls, the wandering minstrels of Bengal. - Jalpesh Mela
On the occasion of Sivaratri, a month-long fair is held at Jalpesh near Mainaguri in the district of Jalpaiguri. The fair centres around Lord Jalpeswara, the main deity of an age-old Shiva temple. - Vasanta Utsav / Holi
Visva Bharati University students welcome the season of colours through songs and dances by spraying liquid dyes on each other.
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