10 Parks to Explore in West Bengal

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West Bengal

The name of Bengal or Bangla is derived from the ancient kingdom of Vanga. West Bengal is endowed with distinct natural attractions like an impressive mountain range, virgin forests, a variety of wildlife, verdant tea gardens and much more.

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Parks to Explore in West Bengal

Bengal Safari park

Situated within the verdant forested area of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and it is the first animal safari park of the North Bengal region. Surrounded with thick green forests and with a lot of wild animals. Tourists can spot and observe wild animals in their natural habitat at Bengal Safari Park.

Chhatim Tala  shanthinikethan

This place was the meditation spot of Tagore's father. The prayer hall, one of the prettiest places in Santiniketan is located in close vicinity. The site is considered to be very sacred and highly revered.

Garh Mandaran Park

This is a very old fort and park which sits in a serene setting. untouched with pollution and noise. which makes it an ideal place to spend time with friends and family.

Hijli Eco Park

It’s a small natural park very close to IIT Kharagpur campus. There is a small deer park inside and a nursery also. The park has enchanting pathways with tall trees providing a canopy from both sides.

Japanese Forest - Eco Tourism Park.

This is an urban park in New Town, Kolkata and the biggest park so far in India situated on a 480 acres surrounded by a waterbody. It is often visited by picnickers or those who want a quick escape from the busy life. All the facilities provided inside the park are designed to decrease the adverse effects on nature through non-pollution and preservation of the natural landscape.

Jhargram Deerpark

Established in the year 1980 within a patch of natural forest at Khasjungle. There are not only deers, but there are also so many animals. this zoo specializes in the management, conservation, and breeding of endangered species of this area. Daily a lot of peoples comes here to visit this place.

Karala River

The small River Karala, popularly known as ‘the Thames of Jalpaiguri’ flows through the middle of the town. A nature walk along the riverbank of Karala is truly refreshing. There is boat riding and a well-maintained park adjacent to the river.

Lal Jhamela Basti

This is a virgin tourist spot dotted with towering trees and a vast carpet of the green grass and the river Diana flows through the side of this place. And also this place gives a splendid view of Bhutan. It serves as a perfect weekend getaway for many visitors.

Mangal Pandey Park

This park is made in memorial of Mangal Pandey in the banks of river Ganga in Barrackpore. There is a huge statue of him in the park. this is a very good place to spend the leisure time without any noise or any other disturbs.

Science City Kolkata

Science City, Kolkata, a unit of the National Council of Science Museums is the largest science centre in India. The Science Centre complex comprises Space Odyssey, Dynamotion, Science Exploration Hall, Maritime Centre, Earth Exploration Hall and a sprawling Science Park.

Map of Parks to explore in West Bengal