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Ahh, West Bengal, my state. I have seen a lot of ups and downs throughout its history it has, but one of the brightest spots for Bengal has always been its tourism. A good reputation as having tourist places in West Bengal in winter to visit. Plenty of places to tuck yourself away amid winter with brilliant weather conditions allowing you to free your mind and just get lost in another dimension of wintry weather and love for new places.
Top 5 Tourist Places in West Bengal in Winter
1. Darjeeling

Often referred to as the Queen of Hills, Darjeeling is a dream destination for many people who can’t get enough of the beauty of mountains.
One of the preferred ways of reaching Darjeeling is to travel from New Jalpaiguri by the world-famous Toy Train. The famous Batashia Loop is one of the most coveted sites in Darjeeling, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Throughout the journey, you will encounter many cities, pass by sheer cliffs, and enjoy one of the most breathtaking train rides of your life.
If you fancy yourself one of the most coveted scenery, the first sun rays caressing the Mount. Kanchenjunga, make sure you get to Tiger Hill by 3 am, to enjoy this beauty.
Himalayan Zoological Park is one of the top places in Darjeeling to visit in winter. The zoo houses the Himalayan wolf, snow leopards, red pandas, Tibetan wolves, clouded leopards, among others.
Since it’s winter, you will get to see the Teesta Tea and Tourism Festival, and the Darjeeling Orange Festival. If you stay during the last week of December, you’ll see the streets bathed in multicolored Christmas lights.
You can even go on a delightful cable car ride to enjoy the snow-clad mountains of Darjeeling. All these make Darjeeling one of the best tourist places in West Bengal in winter.
2. Sundarbans National Park

One of the most famous tropical mangrove forests in the world is visited by thousands of tourists. Here’s how you can make your time worthwhile over there. Oh, by the way, this is another UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hundreds of canals and creeks span the entire area of Sundarbans. In the early morning, animals and birds can be seen coming to drink. Apart from the adventurous feeling on water, you’ll be greeted with the sight of many animals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, if you’re lucky.

You may take a walk through the jungle trail from Kochikhali to Kotka through the forest, open fields, and even the Jamtola sea beach (located in Bangladesh).
When the sun sets, and twilight comes, you can climb up one of the watchtowers and patiently take in the atmosphere and the wild animals in the distance, all the while enjoying the sound of nature. The best time to visit this place in winter, making it one of the best tourist places in West Bengal in winter.
3. Digha

One of the most famous sea resorts in West Bengal is Digha. Being only 187 km from the city of Kolkata, it is in easy reach, especially if you’re feeling like it, making it a unique entry in our list of best tourist places in West Bengal in winter.
You can visit the old Digha Sea Beach, where plenty of beautification has been done, and the place is just glimmering at night. The sunrise and sunset are mesmerizing.

The New Digha is a newer beach site that has been very popular recently. Besides the fact that unique hotels have popped up here, you can also find the Science Center, which is attractive to anyone. You can even enjoy motorboat cruises if you want.
Amrabati Park is a beautiful place near New Digha. Very relaxing, plenty of plant life and even a big lake where you can enjoy boating.
You can head out to the Marine Station / Aquarium of the Zoological Survey of India. It houses the largest inbuilt aquarium in India and hosts three kinds of species, namely: species of conservative importance, curious and local species, and freshwater species.
As a last resort, you can walk along the long beaches in the evening, lined with shops. All those lights, the sound of crashing waves, are bound to calm your mind down.
4. Gorumara National Park

Located in the Dooars region of West Bengal, Gorumara National Park is a medium-sized affair with grasslands and forests. It is known primarily for its population of rhinos, and it is one of the best tourist places in West Bengal in winter to visit.
This national park is rich in herbivorous animals like the Indian rhino, Asian elephant, gaur, sloth bear, sambar deer, and the chital. Tigers can be occasionally spotted here, and there is a relatively large pack of leopards and other carnivores in this region.
If you’re a birdwatcher, you’re not going to be disappointed either. Birds include sunbird, scarlet minivet, Asian paradise flycatchers, spangled drongo, Indian hornbill, and numerous woodpeckers and pheasants. You can also find peafowls. This park is also famous for hosting many migratory birds too.
You can enjoy all these sights at the various watchtowers at the park.
You can even visit adjoining villages in the forest to get a taste of the culture and lifestyle of the people living there. A live show is performed every evening in the Budhuram Forest Village. Overall, you’re guaranteed to have your mind blown at one of the best tourist places in West Bengal in winter. (Note: The above video is enjoyable irrespective of the language of the reader)
5. Shanti Niketan

Of all the places in Shantiniketan, Rabindranath Tagore’s Ashram is the most valued place there. Tagore’s Ashram is located in the Uttrayan Complex. This is the place that was built by Tagore’s father when he arrived here many years ago.
Since you’re going to be visiting in the winter, you will get to experience Poush Mela or the winter mela. This mela is held in remembrance of the day when Maharshi Devendranath Tagore and 12 others adopted the Brahmo samaj. Poush Meal is held on the 7th day of the Poush month.
This mela features live performances of Bengali folk music and dancing, tribal sports, and is a true amalgamation of different cultures, making it a very worthy entry in our list on the best tourist places in West Bengal in winter.
In the mela, you’ll find more than 1500 stalls. There is plenty of stall selling homemade handicrafts, things of household interest, and even traditional toys along with modern ones. Various food stalls adorn the fairgrounds and are a sight to be taken in.
Here’s another article about West Bengal if y’all wanna read: 7 Unknown Picnic Spot In West Bengal
Alright, folks, there you have it—the Best Tourist Places in West Bengal in Winter to Visit. I hope you had fun, and I hope you’ll have even more fun visiting these places in winter and having the time of your lives. Ciao!
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorumara_National_Park
https://www.wbtourismgov.in/destination/attractions_activities/digha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poush_Mela
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