Some of the famous places in West Bengal are Kolkata, Murshidabad, Durgapur, Vishnupur, Shantinekatan, Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Birla Planetarium, National Library, Zoolical Garden, Dakshineswar Temple, Belur Math and Kalighat are some of the renowned tourist destinations of Kolkata. Some of the other popular sites of tourist attractions include Asiatic Society, Ashutosh Museum of Indian Art, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Nehru Children’s Museum, Academy of Fine Arts and many more.

Durga Puja The start of winter coincides with Durga Puja in October, the most important festival in Bengal. According to Hindu mythology, all gods and goddesses of thee Hindu pantheon endowed Durga. Gangasagar Mela There is a fairs held in celebration of two notify medieval personages who helped to colonize the fearful jungle of Sunderbans by their reputedly spiritual powers. Kali Puja Kali Puja is primarily a Bengali festival, held in accordance to the lunar calendar around the first week of November. The Goddess Kali is worshipped at night on one night during this festival. Kolkata Book Fair All the major book publishers of India set up stalls at the Kolkata Maidan. Publishers from other countries regularly participate. Books are available at amazing discounts. National Theatre Festival Keeping true to its tradition of theatre, Kolkata has an annual theatre festival between 16 and 25 December. Kolkata Film Festival Every November between 10 and 17, the Kolkata Film Festival is a gala event, showing films in various theaters, holding seminars, exhibitions and book bazars, attracting large crowds of film-lovers. Ratha Yatra The Rath Yatra festival falls on the late of June or early July. It is celebrated in the honour of Lord Jagannath an avatar of Vishnu.