543 places to discover
The Academy of Fine Arts is one of India's oldest fine arts societies, located on Cathedral Road in central Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1933, it is a prominent cultural institution housing art galleries, a museum and an auditorium. It is known for its collection of paintings, textiles and carpets, including works by Rabindranath Tagore, Jamini Roy and other Bengal School artists, and for hosting regular art exhibitions and theatre performances.
Acharya Bhavan is a heritage house-museum on Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road in central Kolkata. It was the residence and laboratory of renowned chemist, educator and industrialist Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray (1861-1944). Preserved as a memorial museum, it displays his personal belongings, furniture, books, laboratory apparatus, and photographs documenting his contributions to modern chemistry, education and indigenous industry in Bengal.
The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden is a historic 273-acre botanical garden located in Shibpur, Howrah, on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Founded in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd, it is the oldest and largest botanic garden in India, managed by the Botanical Survey of India. It is renowned for its vast collection of over 12,000 living plant species and the Great Banyan Tree with one of the world's largest canopies.
Acharya Jogesh Chandra Purakriti Bhavan is an archaeological and historical museum located in Bishnupur, Bankura district, West Bengal. Established in 1951 by historian Acharya Jogesh Chandra Roy, it preserves artifacts reflecting the heritage of the Malla dynasty and Bishnupur region. The museum houses stone sculptures, terracotta works, ancient manuscripts, coins, weapons and folk art, offering insight into Bengal's art, archaeology and cultural history.
Adina Deer Park and Eco Tourism Park is a managed deer park and eco-tourism centre located in the Adina Forest near Pandua in Malda district, West Bengal. Maintained by the West Bengal Forest Department, it is known for its population of spotted deer (chital) and natural forest setting. The park serves as a recreational and nature education site close to the historic Adina Mosque and is a popular day-trip destination from Malda Town.
Adina Mosque is a large ruined mosque located at Adina near Pandua in Malda district, West Bengal. Built between 1373 and 1375 by Sultan Sikandar Shah, the second ruler of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, it was the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent at the time of construction. The monument exhibits Indo-Islamic and Bengali architectural styles with vast courtyards, arches and stonework. Now a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India, it is a major historical and architectural attraction.
Advaita Acharya Temple, also known as Advaita Bhavan, is a revered Gaudiya Vaishnav temple in Shantipur, Nadia district, West Bengal. Located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River area, it marks the ancestral home of Advaita Acharya, a principal associate of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The temple enshrines deities of Madan Gopal worshipped by Advaita and preserves his personal belongings, attracting pilgrims interested in Bengal's Vaishnav heritage and Chaitanya movement history.
Adyapeath is a Hindu temple and ashram complex located at Dakshineswar in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, near Kolkata. Dedicated to Adya Shakti, a form of Goddess Kali, it is the principal shrine established by Annada Charan Bhattacharya (Annada Thakur), a devotee of Sri Ramakrishna. The white marble temple houses three altars and is known for its daily worship, bhog distribution and association with the Ramakrishna-Vedanta tradition.
Aira Forest is a forested area located near Aira village in Egra subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Situated in the coastal region of southern West Bengal, it comprises casuarina, eucalyptus and mixed plantations developed under social forestry initiatives. The forest is noted for its quiet natural environment, green cover and rural surroundings, offering a simple nature experience away from crowded coastal tourist hubs like Digha and Mandarmani.
Ajodhya Hills is a forested hill range in the Purulia district of West Bengal, part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills extension. Located near Baghmundi, it rises to about 610 metres and is known for its dense sal forests, dams, waterfalls and tribal villages. The area offers viewpoints, lakes and trekking trails and is a popular weekend destination from Kolkata and Jamshedpur for nature and sightseeing.
Alipore Museum is a heritage museum in Alipore, Kolkata, developed within the former Alipore Central Jail. The jail, operational from 1910 to 2019, was converted and inaugurated as a museum in September 2022. It preserves original jail cells, watchtowers and gallows, and displays galleries on the Indian independence movement, Bengal's history, and notable political prisoners housed there.
Alipore Zoological Garden, commonly known as Alipore Zoo or Kolkata Zoo, is located in Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1875 and opened in 1876, it is India's oldest zoological park. Spread over about 46.5 acres, it houses a wide range of mammals, birds and reptiles, including Royal Bengal Tigers, elephants and large aviaries, and serves as a major centre for education, recreation and conservation.
Amarabati Park is a well-maintained public park located in New Digha, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Developed and maintained by the Digha Sankarpur Development Authority, it features a large lake with boating facilities, landscaped gardens, and recreational amenities. Situated close to New Digha Beach, the park is a popular family destination offering toy train rides, ropeway, and picnic spots within a clean, green environment.
Amar Kutir is a rural handicraft cooperative and cultural complex located at Ballavpur on the outskirts of Santiniketan in Birbhum district, West Bengal. Established in 1923, it is renowned for promoting traditional Bengali crafts including leather work, batik, kantha embroidery and bamboo crafts. The complex houses workshops, showrooms and exhibition spaces where visitors can observe artisans at work and purchase authentic handmade products supporting local rural livelihoods.
Ambika Siddheswari Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali in Ambika Kalna, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. Located in Siddheswari Para, it is the presiding deity temple that gives the town its name Ambika Kalna. Built in 1740 by Raja Chitrasen Roy, the temple is noted for its distinctive Bengal architecture and its unique neem-wood idol of Goddess Siddheswari Kali.
Ambika Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Ambikanagar village in the Khatra subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal, on the bank of the Kangsabati River near Mukutmanipur. Dedicated to Goddess Ambika, a form of Durga, the temple is the principal shrine of the former Ambikanagar princely estate. Known for its simple stone architecture and riverside setting, it remains an active place of worship and a cultural landmark for visitors exploring the Mukutmanipur region.
Ananta Basudeva Temple is a 17th-century Hindu temple located in Bansberia, Hooghly district, West Bengal, dedicated to Lord Krishna as Ananta Basudeva. Built in 1679 by Raja Rameswar Datta, it is noted for its distinctive terracotta ornamentation and traditional Bengali ek-ratna architectural style. Situated near the Hangseshwari Temple complex, it is an important heritage and pilgrimage site showcasing Bengal's temple architecture and Vaishnavite tradition.
Andul Rajbari is a 19th-century zamindar palace located in Andul, Howrah district, West Bengal, about 15 km from Kolkata. Built in 1834 by Raja Rajnarayan Roy Bahadur, it is noted for its grand colonial architecture with tall Corinthian pillars, spacious courtyard and Durga Dalan. Still owned by the Andul Raj family and partly residential, the palace is known for its historic Durga Puja and heritage character, attracting visitors interested in Bengal zamindari history and architecture.
Annapurna Temple is a 19th-century Hindu temple located on the east bank of the Hooghly River at Titagarh in Barrackpore, West Bengal. Built in 1875 by Jagadamba Devi, daughter of Rani Rashmoni, it is modelled after the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, an incarnation of Durga, the temple is noted for its Bengali Navaratna architecture with nine spires and its riverside complex.
Arabinda Shishu Udyan is a municipal children's park located in Medinipur (Midnapore) town, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Situated within the town area, it serves as a local recreational space for families and children. The park features play equipment, open lawns, trees and seating areas. Maintained as a public urban park, it is known as a quiet leisure spot for morning and evening visits and casual recreation for residents and visitors.
Ardhanarishwar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Baneswar village in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Ardhanarishwar form, representing the combined form of Shiva and Parvati. The temple is part of the historic Baneswar Shiva temple complex on the banks of the Baneswar Shiva Dighi and is known for its Shiva lingam, traditional architecture and association with local legends.
The Armenian Church of Saidabad is a historic Armenian Apostolic church located in Saidabad on the outskirts of Berhampore in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Built in 1758 by the Armenian community led by Khojah Petrus Aratoon, it is among the oldest Armenian churches in eastern India. The white-plastered church with its cemetery reflects the former Armenian mercantile presence in Murshidabad, the former capital of Bengal, and remains a quiet heritage landmark.
The Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth is the oldest church in Kolkata, located on Armenian Street in the Burrabazar area. Built in 1724 by Agha Nazar after an earlier wooden structure from 1688, it serves the historic Armenian community of the city. Notable for its white marble interior, wooden trusses, and historic graves and artworks, the church is an important heritage and religious landmark in central Kolkata.
The Asutosh Museum of Indian Art is located in the Centenary Building of the University of Calcutta on College Street, Kolkata. Established in 1937 and named after Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, it was the first public museum attached to a university in India. It is notable for its extensive collection of Bengali art, sculpture, terracotta, textiles, folk arts and archaeological objects representing eastern Indian heritage.
Attahas Temple is a revered Hindu Shakti Peetha located in Attahas village near Ketugram in Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Dedicated to Goddess Attahas, it is believed to mark where the lower lip of Goddess Sati fell. Set amid a serene rural landscape with a sacred pond, the temple features a simple whitewashed shrine and is an important pilgrimage centre, especially during Navratri and Durga Puja, attracting devotees from across the region.
The Azimganj Jain Temples are a cluster of Jain temples in Azimganj, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. Built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Shwetambar Jain zamindars, the complex is known for white marble architecture, intricate carvings, shikharas and mirrored halls. Dedicated to Tirthankaras including Shantinatha, Parshvanatha and Adinatha, the temples form an important Jain pilgrimage centre and heritage attraction in the Jiaganj-Azimganj twin towns.
Babughat is a historic river ghat on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River on Strand Road in the B.B.D. Bagh area of central Kolkata, West Bengal. Built in 1830 by Babu Raj Chandra Das, it features a colonial-style pavilion with Doric columns and is one of the city's oldest ghats. It is notable for its heritage architecture, riverfront setting, and role as a major site for daily bathing, boating and Durga Puja idol immersions.
Bachhawali Cannon, also known as Bachhawali Tope, is a historic cannon displayed in the Nizamat Fort Campus near Hazarduari Palace in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Measuring about 5.5 meters long and weighing several tonnes, it was cast by Janardan Karmakar. Resting on a raised platform in the palace gardens, it is a prominent relic of the Nawabi era and a key attraction within Murshidabad's heritage complex.
Baguran Jalpai Beach is a secluded sandy beach located in the village of Baguran Jalpai in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, near Contai. Situated along the Bay of Bengal coast between Junput and Bankiput, it is known for its pristine shoreline, casuarina groves, red crab colonies and tranquil fishing village setting. Largely undeveloped and uncrowded, it offers a quiet coastal experience away from commercial beach resorts like Digha and Mandarmani.
Bahin Zamindar Bari is a historic zamindar residence located in Bahin village, Khandaghosh block, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. The structure represents the zamindari era of Bengal and exhibits traditional Bengali residential architecture with courtyards and period construction. Though partially dilapidated, it remains a local heritage landmark reflecting the socio-historical legacy of the region and attracts visitors interested in rural heritage and architectural history.
Bahulara Siddheswara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bahulara village, Onda block, Bankura district, West Bengal. Built in the 7th to 8th century during the Pala period, it is considered the oldest brick-built temple in West Bengal and an Archaeological Survey of India protected monument. Notable for its tall curvilinear Rekha-deul architecture, brick and stucco ornamentation, and Shiva lingam, it attracts pilgrims and heritage visitors.
Baidyapur Jora Deul is a pair of historic brick temples located in Baidyapur village in Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Built in 1550 by Subhananda Pal, the twin deuls are among the earliest examples of the Bengal deul style of temple architecture. Notable for their tall curvilinear towers, brick construction and terracotta ornamentation, the temples are protected as a heritage monument and represent an important early phase of Bengal temple design.
Bakkhali Beach is a sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal at Bakkhali in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. Known for its wide shoreline, casuarina groves and tranquil environment, it is a popular weekend getaway from Kolkata, about 125 km away. The beach features extensive tidal flats, fishing boats and views of nearby islands, attracting visitors for leisure, photography and nature observation.
Bakreswar Temple and Hot Springs is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage complex in Bakreswar village, Dubrajpur, Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Bakranath and is revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The site is notable for its cluster of natural hot springs with mineral-rich waters, believed to have therapeutic properties, and for its ornate temples set along the Bakreswar River.
Ballal Dhipi is an excavated archaeological mound located at Bamanpukur village near Mayapur in Nadia district, West Bengal. Maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, the site reveals extensive brick-built structures believed to date to the 12th century Sena period and associated with King Ballala Sena. Notable for its large terraced mound, exposed temple foundations and ancient brick architecture, it offers insight into early medieval Bengal's settlement and temple construction traditions.
Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Deer Park, is a protected wildlife sanctuary located at Ballavpur near Santiniketan in Birbhum district, West Bengal. Established in 1977, it covers about 2 square kilometres of dry deciduous forest, grassland and laterite terrain. The sanctuary is notable for its large populations of spotted deer (chital) and blackbucks, along with diverse resident and migratory birds, and is a popular nature excursion near Visva-Bharati University.
Balughata Riverfront is a developed riverside promenade in the Balughata area of Haldia in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, situated along the Haldi River near its confluence with the Hooghly. Developed as a public leisure space, it features a paved walkway, seating and lighting for evening visits. It is notable as a local recreational spot for residents and visitors to enjoy river views, sunset and open riverside environment within the industrial port town of Haldia.
Balurghat College Museum is an archaeological and historical museum located inside Balurghat College in Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Established by the college to preserve regional heritage, it houses stone sculptures, terracotta plaques, coins, inscriptions and artifacts excavated from Bangarh and surrounding areas of ancient Varendra. The collection primarily represents Pala, Sena and later periods, offering insight into the art, religion and daily life of North Bengal.
Bamni Falls is a tiered cascade waterfall located in the Ajodhya Hills near Baghmundi in Purulia District, West Bengal. Surrounded by dense forest and rocky terrain, it is one of the most visited natural attractions in the Ajodhya Hills circuit. The falls descend in multiple tiers and are most impressive during and after the monsoon when water flow is strongest.
Banda Deul is an 11th-century stone temple located in Banda village, Raghunathpur block, Purulia district, West Bengal. Built in the Rekha-deul style characteristic of eastern India, it is an Archaeological Survey of India protected monument. The east-facing temple stands on a stone platform with intricate carvings and a tall curvilinear tower. Notable for its early medieval architecture and historical importance in the Purulia temple cluster, it attracts heritage and architecture visitors.
The Basilica of the Holy Rosary, commonly known as Bandel Basilica, is a historic Roman Catholic church in Bandel, Hooghly district, West Bengal, on the banks of the Hooghly River. Founded by Portuguese missionaries in 1599, it is one of the oldest Christian churches in West Bengal. Rebuilt after destruction in 1632, it features Portuguese architecture, a ship-mast memorial and was declared a Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1988.
Baneshwar Shiva Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Baneswar village in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, about 12 km from Cooch Behar town. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is known for its distinctive Shiva linga and sacred pond inhabited by protected tortoises. Built in the 17th century during the Koch dynasty, the temple features traditional Bengal architecture and remains an important pilgrimage centre, especially during Maha Shivratri.
Bangarh Archaeological Site is an ancient excavated settlement located at Bangarh near Gangarampur in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, on the bank of the Punarbhaba River. Identified as the historic city of Kotivarsha, part of ancient Pundravardhana, the site reveals continuous occupation from the Mauryan period to the Pala period. Excavations have exposed brick structures, fortification remains and artefacts now displayed in the nearby Bangarh Museum.
Bangeshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Bagnan area of Howrah district, West Bengal, India. Situated in the Howrah region near the Rupnarayan River belt, it serves as a local place of worship and pilgrimage. The temple is known for its Shiva lingam, simple traditional architecture, and observance of festivals like Maha Shivratri and Shravan Mondays, attracting devotees from surrounding villages and towns.
Bankim Bhavan and Bankim Sangrahashala in Kathalpara, Naihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, is the ancestral house and memorial museum of Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838-1894), author of Anandamath and composer of Vande Mataram. Maintained as a heritage museum, it preserves his personal belongings, manuscripts, photographs and first editions, offering insight into 19th-century Bengali literature and the cultural renaissance associated with his life and work.
Bankiput Beach is a secluded sandy beach located at Bankiput village near Contai in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, on the Bay of Bengal coast. Known for its quiet, undeveloped shoreline, casuarina groves and fishing boats, it offers a peaceful alternative to busier beaches like Digha and Mandarmani. The beach is noted for its flat expanse, red crabs and sunset views, attracting visitors seeking solitude and natural coastal scenery.
Bara Debi Bari is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga located in Cooch Behar town, West Bengal. Situated near the Cooch Behar Palace, it is one of the oldest and most revered Shakti shrines in the region. Established during the Koch dynasty period, the temple is known for its traditional architecture, daily worship rituals and especially its grand Durga Puja celebrations that attract devotees and visitors.
Baranagar Math is the first monastery of the Ramakrishna Order located in Baranagar, North 24 Parganas, near Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in October 1886 after the passing of Sri Ramakrishna, it served as the residence of Swami Vivekananda and his brother disciples. The dilapidated house where they lived, performed spiritual practices and took monastic vows is preserved as a heritage shrine and pilgrimage site.
Baranti Lake and Muradi Dam is a reservoir and dam located at Baranti village in Santuri block of Purulia district, West Bengal, set against the backdrop of the Gorongburu and Panchet hills of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. Formed by the Muradi Dam, the lake is known for its calm waters, hill reflections, and scenic sunset views. It is a popular day-trip and picnic destination near Asansol and Purulia town, attracting visitors for sightseeing and nature photography.
Bara Sona Mosque, also known as Baroduari Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Gour, the former capital of Bengal, in Malda district, West Bengal. Built in 1526 during the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah, it is the largest mosque in Gour. Constructed of brick and stone with intricate carvings, it originally featured 11 domes and a large courtyard. Now in ruins, it is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and represents Bengal Sultanate architecture.
Barbotey Rock Garden is a terraced garden located about 10 kilometres from Darjeeling town in West Bengal, built around the natural Chunnu Summer Falls. Created by the Gorkha Hill Council, the garden features levelled terraces, rock formations, flower beds, footbridges and seating areas arranged along a hillside stream. It is notable for its landscaped design, waterfall views and valley scenery, and is a popular stop for sightseeing and photography near Darjeeling.
Bardhaman Rajbati is the former palace of the Bardhaman Raj family located in Bardhaman city, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Built in the late 19th to early 20th century during the reign of Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahatab, it exhibits Indo-European architectural style with extensive gardens and ornate facades. Since 1960 it houses the administrative offices of the University of Burdwan and remains a prominent heritage landmark of the town.
Bardhaman Town Hall is a historic colonial-era hall located in central Bardhaman (Burdwan) on GT Road near Curzon Gate in Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Built in the late 19th century under the Bardhaman Raj during British rule, it has long served as a civic and cultural venue. Notable for its colonial architecture and central location, it hosts public meetings, cultural programs and exhibitions and remains a landmark of the town's administrative and cultural heritage.
Bargabhima Temple is a revered Hindu temple located in Tamluk, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Dedicated to Goddess Bargabhima, an incarnation of Kali, it is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where the left ankle of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen. The temple is notable for its ancient origins, traditional Kalinga-style architecture, and its importance as a major pilgrimage centre in coastal West Bengal.
Baruipur Madan Mohan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna worshipped as Madan Mohan, located in Baruipur town in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. Situated near Baruipur Junction, it serves as an important local place of worship. The temple is known for its traditional Bengal temple architecture, daily worship rituals, and annual celebrations of Janmashtami and Rash Yatra, attracting devotees from Baruipur and surrounding areas.
Batasia Loop and Gorkha War Memorial is a combined railway heritage site and war memorial located at Ghum, about 5 km from Darjeeling in West Bengal. The spiral railway loop was built in 1919 to ease the gradient of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At its centre stands the Gorkha War Memorial, erected in 1995 to honour Gorkha soldiers. The landscaped garden offers panoramic views of Darjeeling town and Mount Kanchenjunga.
BBD Bagh and Lal Dighi is the historic central square and tank in Kolkata, West Bengal, formerly known as Dalhousie Square. Located in the city's central business district, it centers around the 25-acre Lal Dighi tank. Surrounded by heritage colonial buildings such as Writers' Building and the General Post Office, it served as the administrative heart of British India and is now a heritage precinct and public open space.
Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, located on the west bank of the Hooghly River at Belur in Howrah district, West Bengal. Founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897, it is the central monastic institution of the Ramakrishna-Vedanta movement. The campus is noted for its distinctive architecture blending Hindu, Islamic, Rajput and Christian motifs and for its temples dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.
Bengal Safari Park, officially North Bengal Wild Animals Park, is an open-air wildlife safari park at 5th Mile, Salugara on Sevoke Road near Siliguri, West Bengal. Spread over 297 hectares adjoining Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, it is the first safari park in North Bengal. It offers tiger, herbivore, elephant and leopard safaris, a gharial enclosure, aviary and nature interpretation centre focused on conservation and education.
Beth El Synagogue is a historic Jewish synagogue located on Pollock Street in the Burrabazar area of central Kolkata, West Bengal. Built in 1856 by the Baghdadi Jewish community with contributions from David Joseph Ezra and Ezekiel Judah, it is one of three remaining synagogues in the city. Notable for its European-influenced architecture, stained-glass windows, chandeliers and clock tower, it reflects Kolkata's multicultural heritage and remains an important heritage and religious landmark.
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary is a small wildlife sanctuary located at Bethuadahari in Nadia district, West Bengal. Established in 1980, it covers about 67 hectares and preserves the central Gangetic alluvial eco-system. The sanctuary is known for its large population of spotted deer (chital), pythons, and diverse birds. It features planted sal, teak and arjun forest with watchtowers and deer enclosures for visitors.
Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project is a government-run estuarine crocodile breeding and conservation centre located at Bhagabatpur in Patharpratima block, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on the edge of the Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem. Established in 1976, it is India's largest estuarine crocodile hatchery and rearing centre. The project houses hatcheries, rearing ponds and interpretation facilities and plays a key role in conserving the saltwater crocodile population of the Sundarbans.
Bhalki Machan is a forest watchtower located in Bhalki village in Jhargram district, West Bengal. Situated within a forested area managed by the West Bengal Forest Department, it serves as an elevated viewpoint for observing the surrounding woodland landscape. The machan is known as a quiet eco-tourism and nature observation spot near Jhargram, offering views of dense sal forest and local wildlife habitat.
Bhavaniswar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Baranagar village, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on the western bank of the Bhagirathi River. Built in 1755 by Rani Bhabani of Natore, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is renowned for its Bengal terracotta architecture and intricate clay ornamentation. Part of the Baranagar temple complex, it represents 18th-century Bengal temple art and remains an important religious and heritage attraction in the region.
Bhot Bagan Math is a historic Tibetan Buddhist monastery located at Ghusuri in Howrah, West Bengal, on the west bank of the Hooghly River opposite Kolkata. Established in 1775-1776 on land granted by Governor-General Warren Hastings to Tibetan Lama Puran Giri Gosain, it is regarded as the first Tibetan Buddhist establishment in the Bengal plains. Now largely in ruins, the site retains historical and cultural interest for visitors exploring early Indo-Tibetan relations.
The Bhukailash Temple Complex is a historic Hindu temple complex located on Bhukailash Temple Road in Kidderpore, Kolkata, West Bengal. Built between 1781 and 1782 by Maharaja Joy Narayan Ghoshal, it comprises two Shiva temples housing large black stone lingams. The larger lingam is about six feet tall, among the tallest in Kolkata. Known for its Bengal aatchala architecture, the complex remains an active place of worship and heritage attraction.
Bhutanghat Riverside is a scenic riverside area on the Raidak River at Bhutanghat village in Alipurduar district, West Bengal, near the India-Bhutan border. Set against the Bhutan foothills and adjoining forests of the Buxa Tiger Reserve landscape, it is known for its wide riverbed, forested surroundings and tranquil natural setting. It is visited for sightseeing, photography and picnics.
Bhutia Busty Monastery, also known as Karma Dorjee Chyoling Monastery, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Bhutia Busty area of Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in 1879 by Chogyal Thutob Namgyal of Sikkim and belonging to the Nyingma (Red Sect) tradition, it was relocated from Observatory Hill to its present site. Notable for its traditional Tibetan architecture, murals, Buddhist scriptures and views of Kanchenjunga, it remains an active centre of worship and culture.
The Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay Memorial House in Gopalnagar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, is the preserved ancestral home of renowned Bengali author Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, famous for Pather Panchali and Aranyak. Maintained as a memorial museum, it displays personal belongings, manuscripts, photographs and furniture. Located near Bongaon close to the Ichamati River, the modest rural house offers insight into the writer's early life and literary inspiration drawn from the surrounding landscape.
Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, commonly known as Parmadan Forest, is a small protected forest area in Parmadan village of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, on the banks of the Ichamati River near the India-Bangladesh border. Established in 1980 and named after Bengali author Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, it covers about 0.68 sq km. Notable for its dense forest, spotted deer population, diverse birds and tranquil riverine landscape, it is a popular day-trip destination from Kolkata.