West-Bengal Travel Guides
Kolkata
Till the 17th century, Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) was nothing more than a village. But, today it is one of the major metropolitan cities of India along with Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. The credit for its present status goes to the expansion plans of the European powers, especially the British Raj. Kolkata was once the capital city of British India and also the Gateway to India till 1912. It is a major commercial city consisting of big industrial plants and corporate houses.Darjeeling
Darjeeling, the 'Queen of the Himalayas' is elegant, sophisticated and incredibly beautiful hill destination located in state of West Bengal. In Tibetan language the name Darjeeling means in "the place where Indra's thunderbolt rested".If you want to experience the thrill of an enchanting trip then you should travel to Darjeeling. Perhaps the most charming experience in Darjeeling would be the