West Bengal, a scenic state in east India, stretches from Himalayas in the north to Bay of Bengal in the south. Also called “the City of Joy”, it is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse states of India.

The submerged paddy stretches, exotic green plains, scenic beauty and diversity, beautiful beaches and sea resorts, dense verdant forests, historic monuments, diverse wildlife, and pacific hills of West Bengal, have given birth to many world renowned poets, artists, thinkers and political activists.

The land of social crusaders, West Bengal has played a crucial role during the India's Struggle for Freedom. The region also commands a mention in the great epic Mahabharata as 'Vanga'.

Controlled and ruled by the Maurya kings in the 3rd century and Pala rulers at a later period, it was in West Bengal that the British Colonial Government decided to set up their capital.

West Bengal houses the world famous Sunderbans. It major cities are Kolkatta, Siliguri, Burdwan, Durgapur, Kharagpur, Darjeeling and Malda. West Bengal is one of the most industrialized states of India.

Tea, Steel, Jute, Sugar, Chemical, Fertilizers, Medicines and Pharmaceuticals are some of the important industries in West Bengal. The agriculture of West Bengal mainly constitutes of crops such as rice, maize, pulses, oil seeds, wheat, barley, potatoes and vegetables.

Its capital Kolkatta is a magnificent historic city and the major hub for the Information Technology. Real estate, financial consultancies, travel and tourism and hotel industry are some other services that contribute to the state economy.

Rash Mela : On the occasion of Rashyatra (November), a fair is held at Cooch Behar in North Bengal. The month-long fair is one of the most important fairs in the area.

Jagaddhatri Puja : Goddess Jagaddhatri is worshipped in the Bengali month of Kartick (November). At Chandannagar near Calcutta images of the goddess are tall, pandals spectacular and the illumination unique. In fact, the illumination part is the most attractive feature here.

Teesta Tea & Tourism Festival : Held in a series at Darjeeling, the Dooars and in Sikkim, the Teesta Tea & Tourism Festival is celebrated with a view to promote tourism in this region as a composite tourist destination, with its bounties in tea, timber and tourism. The festival is held every year in November - December.

Poush Mela : Between the 7th and 9th of Poush (end-December). Poush Mela is held at Santiniketan in the district of Birbhum. Of the many seasonal festivals celebrated at Santiniketan, this is perhaps the most important, with cultural programmes consisting of folk music & dance, folk theatre and Baul songs.

Vishnupur Festival : In the temple town of Vishnupur a festival is organised every year between 27 and 31 December. Characterised by exhibition and sale of local handicrafts and performance of the rich musical tradition that Vishnupur boasts, this is an immensely popular festival.

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