About West Bengal
Known for Kolkata and Darjeeling.
Quick Information
Capital
KolkataLanguage
BengaliPopulation
100 MillionArea
88752 km²Best Time
October to MarchClimate
Humid✈️ How to Reach West Bengal
West Bengal is well connected by air, rail and road. Visitors can conveniently reach the state from major Indian cities through domestic flights, express trains and national highways.
| Transport | Information |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Air | Kolkata |
| 🚆 Rail | Howrah |
| 🚌 Road | National Highways and State Highways provide excellent road connectivity. |
| 🚕 Local Transport | Taxis, buses, auto-rickshaws and app-based cab services are available in major cities. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
October to March
Darjeeling, Sundarbans
Bengali
Kolkata
Air:
Kolkata
Rail: Howrah
Rail: Howrah
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