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North Bengal is the Northern part of the state of West Bengal in India. The area is strategicaly located with Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim in the North, the Gangetic Bengal on the South, Bangladesh and Assam on the East and Bihar on the West.
Traditionally Darjeeling – Kalimpong - Kurseong had been the principle tourist destination of North Bengal since the British era. During the early 90’s Lava-lolegaon-Rishyop are also came into prominence. Since the middle of 90’s Dooars has also started gaining tourist interest substantially. The Hills, the jungles and the serene beauty of undulating tea gardens spread to the horizon. From the low lying agricultural fields to the High alpine Mountains of Sandakphu. The Red Panda, the Gaur, the leopards, the Rhinos and an innumerable variety of avifauna all around. From the Mangos of Malda to the Oranges of Kalimpong Hills. The bio diversity of North Bengal is unmatched anywhere. {Offbeat packages in North Bengal} The people of North Bengal are also a varied lot. The tea gardens brought in Tribals from Bengal and Bihar. The hill stations attracted people from neighboring Nepal, and the partition of 1947 brought in Hordes of Bengalis from Bangladesh. Along with the local inhabitants known as the Rajbansis, this made a heady mix of culture and traditions.
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