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West BengalWest Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India.The capital of the state is Kolkata. Neighbouring regions are Nepal to the northwest, Sikkim and Bhutan to the north, Assam to the northeast, Bangladesh to the east, the Bay of Bengal to the south, Orissa to the southwest and Jharkhand and Bihar to the west. more... National name:West BengalLand Area:88,752 sq.km Capital City:Kolkata Population:80,221,171 Language:Bengali, English, Hindi Governor:Gopal Krishna Gandhi Chief Minister:Buddhadev Bhattacharya Largest city:Kolkata History of West BengalBengal was ruled by the Buddhist Pala dynasty from 750 to 1161. The Palas were eclipsed by the Hindu Sena dynasty, who ruled Bengal from 1095 to 1260. Bengal came under Islamic rule starting in the 13th century, and developed into a wealthy centre of trade and industry under the Mughal Empire during the 16th century. European traders had arrived in the late 15th century and eventually the British East India Company controlled the region by the late 18th century, from which the British extended their rule over all of India. more... Overview of West Bengal's EconomyDistricts:18Urban Population: 27.48% Literacy: 57.7% Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males): 917 Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, Jute, Tea, Sugarcane, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fruit, Forest produce, Betel leaf. Minerals: Coal, Iron Ore, Manganese, Silica, Limestone, China Clay, Dolomite. Industries: Chemicals, Coal, Cotton Textiles, Heavy and Light Engineering, Iron and Steel, Jute, Leather and Footwear, Liquor, Tea. Forest Area (Sq.Km.) : 11,879 sq km Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of West Bengal | Demographics of West Bengal | Tourist Attractions in West Bengal | Music of West Bengal Facts for TravellersVisa: Foreign Nationals desirous of coming to India are required to possess valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30) Currency unit: Indian Rupee Best Time to Visit : April to July Summer temperatures - 24C to 40C Winter temperatures - 7C to 26C Yearly rainfall (average) - 175 cms Geography of West BengalWest Bengal is long and narrow, running from the delta of the Ganges river system in the Bay of Bengal, to the south, up through the Ganges plain, to the heights of the Himalaya and Darjeeling in the north. On the east, it shares a long, rather blurred boundary with Bangladesh, in the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system. more... Climate of West BengalThe climate of West Bengal is tropical. The land is mostly plains, except for the northern region, which is a part of Himalayan Mountain Range. Darjeeling, in the north is well known for its high quality teas. At the south of West Bengal the Sundarbans delta on Ganga (aka Ganges Delta) is a part of the world's largest river delta (other portions lie in Bangladesh). This region is famous for the Bengal Tiger. more... Also Read: Culture of West Bengal | Famous people from West Bengal | Education in West Bengal | Major cities of West Bengal | Flora and Fauna of West Bengal | Physiography of West Bengal | Fairs and Festivals of Bengal | Wildlife in West Bengal | Society and Culture in West Bengal Bikaner is a beautiful city located on the edge of Thar Desert, in the Northern Rajasthan. It is famous for the old Havelies and world’s largest Camel Research Farm. The city was founded by Bika in 1486 AD; he was the son of Rao Jodha. It is also know as camel country and famous for [...]
Fire Dance of Bikaner
Bikaner is also famous for its rich cultural heritage of folk-lore, folk music & dance packed with fun, frolic, excitement and rituals. A unique attraction is the fire dance performed by the members of natt sect. The dancers possessed of some holy spirit, jump on live coals, sit on them and take [...]
Laxmi Nath Temple: Lakshmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bikaner. The foundation of Bikaner was laid here in the year 1488 A.D. by Rao Bikaji. It being a historical monument has special identity. This temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and boasts of the superb archeological skills of [...]
Bikaner is a historic city, which should be interesting to travel to while you are in Rajasthan. The history of Bikaner reveals that the fortified city of Bikaner dates back to the 15 th century.
The tourist attractions in Bikaner are the forts and palaces of this historic city. The must see places in Bikaner are [...]
Bikaner economy has a multi-faceted character that is dependent on several key external forces. Agriculture in Bikaner is a primary sector of the economy and contributes largely to the city’s net revenue. Agriculture also happens to be a means of subsistence of the majority of Bikaner’s populace. Water is a major area of concern in [...]
This fortified city is a tourist heaven with so much to offer to tourists of all tastes. Speaking of tastes, Bikaner is exhaustively popular for its’ unique sweets and “Bikaji Bhujiaâ€. Bikaner cooking style has a special flavor and is influenced by the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants. The food hence evolved through generations only [...]
Celebrate radiant Rajasthan with festivals in Bikaner. Multi-hued customs and enchanting ritualistic practices enamor you into a pleasurable state as you tour the festivals in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
A brilliant mosaic of ancient traditions, festivals in Bikaner bring to fore the enchanting past and heartwarming legends associated with religious occasions. See locals performing religious rites [...]
Shopping in Bikaner is synonymous with shopping for exquisite crafts in a rustic desert paradise.
A flourishing world of camel leather shoes, camel leather chairs, camel fur rugs, camel leather belts, bags, miniature paintings on camel hides, beaded and sequined gorbandhs, lac bangles etc. envelops you in a glorious desert aura.
A grand way to [...]
Bikaner has a fairly wide selection of hotel accommodation to choose from – deluxe, standard, budget and paying guest. The most luxurious and well appointed is the heritage hotel, a converted palace belonging to the erstwhile maharaja. The RTDC also has its own tourist hotels and bungalows for the middle segment and the budget traveller. [...]
Bikaner has an extreme desert type climate with a big variation in day and night temperatures. In the summers, high day temperatures that can soar upwards of 46°C are tempered by cool evenings and nights when temperatures drop to 36°C. Summer months are made worse by hot winds and dust storms that seem to carry [...]
Travel Chronicle: Asia Destination GuideGetting in Chandigarh Chandigarh is linked to all major urban centres in the region by road, rail, and air. By Road... Languages of Assam Languages of Assam Assamese and Bodo are the official languages of the state. Linguistically modern Assamese traces its roots to eastern... Cuisine of Itanagar The food in Itanagar is non-spicy and generally bland. Dishes are seasoned with bamboo shoots and local herbs. While they... |
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