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If you’re travelling with children, here’s a list of things to see in West Bengal that will keep them engaged and interested. These locations provide a variety of educational and recreational activities and attractions, including stunning gardens and scientific centres, history buildings and picnic places with boat rides.
Here are the top 5 family-friendly places in West Bengal
1. Darjeeling
Known as the “Queen of the Hills,” Darjeeling is a stunning hill station with breathtaking vistas and mild temperatures. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, often known as the “Toy Train,” is a UNESCO World Heritage site that children will like riding.
2. Sundarbans National Park
Sundarbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is ideal for an adventurous tour. Crocodiles, numerous bird species and the rare Royal Bengal Tiger may be found in this huge mangrove forest. For both adults and children, boat safaris through the thick mangroves are a lot of fun.
3. Science City
A wonderful place that mixes pleasure and education is Science City in Kolkata. Children may explore the Space Odyssey, which has astronomy and space-related displays, a 3D show and a space theatre.
4. Mirik
Mirik, a small hill station in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, is located among beautiful hills and is renowned for its peaceful atmosphere and peaceful beauty. Situated 1,495 meters above sea level, Mirik is surrounded by beautiful forests, tea plantations and stunning vistas of the Himalayan mountain ranges.
5. Kalimpong
West Bengal’s Kalimpong is a beautiful hill station known for its expansive valley vistas, Buddhist temples and monasteries and Tibetan handicrafts, among other things. Kalimpong, located 50 minutes east of Darjeeling, is a hill station in the Shivalik ranges’ foothills at an elevation of 1250 m, overlooking the Teesta Valley.
