West Bengal Tourism

Bishnupur: Land of Terracotta architecture

Bishnupur: Land of Terracotta architecture

May 1, 2021

“It is hard to imagine an entire city built of terracotta, but those who visit Bishnupur in West Bengal can feast their eyes on a temple town built purely of clay and brick,” says Bhuvan Mukherjee, a Kolkata-based engineer who visited Bishnupur about two years ago. Away from ...

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10 mysterious places to visit in India

10 mysterious places to visit in India

September 9, 2020

From worshipping snakes and rats to gravity-defying hills and structures, India is a land full of mysteries. A few places that appear to be straight out of a fantasy novel, there is no dearth of mysterious places to explore here! ‘It happens only in India!’ We’ve often hear...

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TTF Kolkata observes another full house edition

TTF Kolkata observes another full house edition

July 18, 2019

Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), India’s oldest and one of the largest travel trade show network celebrated its 30th edition of TTF Kolkata this year from July 12-14 with 450+ exhibitors and a record turnout of 10,000 visitors.

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West Bengal woos British tourists for Durga Puja

West Bengal woos British tourists for Durga Puja

October 5, 2018

The British club in Kolkata and the Bengal Chamber organised an event on ‘A tale of two festive cities – Durga Puja in London and Kolkata’ at the British Club on September 28, 2018.

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Breaking through the MICE industry

Breaking through the MICE industry

September 1, 2018

ICPB launches its first state chapter and promotes its host as an upcoming MICE destination. The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) in association with the West Bengal Ministry of Tourism, held the 11th edition of their flagship event, “Convention India Conclave”...

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Henry’s Island: A quaint getaway in West Bengal

Henry’s Island: A quaint getaway in West Bengal

May 8, 2017

Among the numerous beach destinations close to the eastern Indian metropolis, Kolkata, Henry’s Island is an offbeat choice for those looking for tranquillity.

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The Rajbaris in and around Kolkata

The Rajbaris in and around Kolkata

February 1, 2017

Some of the surviving rajbaris, or old royal houses, are still inhabited and others transformed into heritage hotels, offering a taste of the rich heritage of West Bengal.

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Surajit Bose

Surajit Bose

March 1, 2016

Fokus auf Erlebnisse Der östliche Staat West Bengalen bietet eines der abwechslungsreichsten Tourismusprodukte und konzentriert sich auf Erlebnis-Tourismus. Aggressives Marketing und die Konzentration auf internationale Märkte helfen außerdem, sagt Surajit Bose von West Bengal...

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