Adventure 

Discover new worlds of adventure in West Bengal. It’s true that West Bengal is not conferred with a topography which can offer much to adventure seekers but whatever possibilities available in the state are enough to satisfy the thirst of any adventure lover. In one hand you can enjoy the thrill of exploring new destinations with trekking on the other hand river rafting on Teesta will give you the real thrill of adventure.

Trekking
The beautiful hills and valleys of Darjeeling serve as an ideal place for trekking. Started almost a century ago trekking in Darjeeling now draws thousands of trek enthusiasts every year from India and abroad. Most popular treks of Darjeeling include Tiger Hill Trek, the Singalila Trek, Neora Valley National Park Trek. Experiencing the spectacular sights of lofty mountains like Everest, Kanchendozonga, Chamlang, Makalu and some other peaks makes your trekking expedition a lifetime experience.

Water Skiing
The state of West Bengal offers excellent facilities for water skiing, mainly at Digha, Bakkhali Beach, Sagardwip beach etc. Tourists can enjoy various water sports, adventure sports and sea activities at Digha beach. A place called Tajpur near Digha is being developed as a major adventure-tourism spot offering a host of sports activities like water-skiing, para-sailing, water zorbing, snorkelling etc.

Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is another adventure sport which is becoming very popular. The hills around Darjeeling are most frequented by the mountain bikers. These hills of various heights and altitudes are much preferred by the mountain bikers. Many mountain biking expeditions are organized by the clubs and mountaineering institutes. The West Bengal hills are among their favorites. Darjeeling, Mirik, Mongpu, Kalimpong etc are their favourite destinations.

Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is a relatively new sport for some to challenge their spirits and explore new heights. Areas around Dooars and Darjeeling are popular for rock climbing. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing Norgay Climbing Club are some of the pioneering rock climbing institutes of north Bengal. The Murti river and the rocks on its banks and Samsing Rocky Island are some ideal places for adventure activities like rock climbing.  
After the Darjeeling hills, Shushunia is the most popular centre for rock-climbing in West Bengal.  

Yachting
Yachting is another water sports activity around Dooars. Apart from this, Haldia is a growing centre for yachting and other water sports. Haldia is a port on the Bay of Bengal and is a few hours drive from Kolkata. Yachting and Wind Sailing also take place on the Hugli river.

River Rafting
If you are more enthusiastic about the thrills of untamed waters, then go for some rafting or kayaking experience in Teesta River. White Water Rafting is an adventure hill sport, which is relatively new in the Darjeeling Hills having introduced in 1991. Since then the sport has gained immense popularity all over the region. The icy cold roaring water of Teesta and Rangit River extend a challenging invitation for a unique rafting adventure.
Parasailing.  Parasailing seems to be the buzzword nowadays. Now you can enjoy parasailing on the beaches in and around Digha. Tajpur sea beach is one where you can do parasailing.

Car Rally
Car rallies in West Bengal are fast gaining popularity. The vintage car rally arranged in Kolkata by “The Statesman” has gained immense popularity in the last few years. The entire environment turns into that of a carnival during this time. During the car rallies adventure enthusiasts from all over the country flock the city to participate in the rally. You can get a glimpse of some of the very rare, collector cars that are not only for display but also function fully in the rally. Many of the car rallies have a social message to convey through the journey. 

 
 
ActivityCategoryPlaceRegion 
AdventureTrekkingSingalila National Park- Maneybhanjang to SandakphuDarjeeling 
 Jeep SafariSingalila National Park- Maneybhanjang to SandakphuDarjeeling 
 Jungle WalkJaldapara, Gorumara, LataguriDooars Forest 
 Elephant Back RideJaldapara, Gorumara, LataguriDooars Forest 
 Ride on Bison drawn carriageMedlaDooars Forest 
 Rly. Trolly Ride through forestLataguriDooars Forest 
 River Rafting on TeestaChitrey to MelliChitrey 
     
PlantationTea Plantation & Factory TourDarjeeling HillsDarjeeling 
  Jadavpur,GorumaraDooars 
     
FarmingOrganic FarmingTinchuley Farm HouseDarjeeling 
 Fish FarmingOutskirts of KolkataKolkata 
 Orchid FarmingOrchid NurseriesKalimpong 
     
SafariJeep SafariSingalila National Park- Maneybhanjang to SandakphuDarjeeling 
 Elephant SafariJaldapara, Gorumara, LataguriDooars Forest 
 Ride on Bison drawn carriageMedlaDooars Forest 
 Rly. Trolly Ride through forestLataguriDooars Forest 
 Open Top Leopard SafariKhayerbariDooars Forest 
     
CommunityTribal VillageTotopara- community of Toto Tribe/Lataguri,JaldaparaDooars Forest 
 Tribal VillageAndrews Pally [Santhal Village]Shantiniketan 
 Weavers ColonyKannyanagarAmtala 
 Weavers ColonyFuliaNadia District 
  BishnupurBankura District 
 Bauls[Bengal Ballad Singers]Shantiniketan, KenduliBirbhum District 
     
Wild LifeMangrove ForestSunderban IslandsSouth 24Parganas 
 National ParkGorumara, JaldaparaDooars Forest 
     
TransportMetro[Underground Rly]KolkataKolkata 
 Circular RailKolkataKolkata 
 Suburban TrainKolkataKolkata 
 TramKolkataKolkata 
 Hand Pulled RickshawLanes of KolkataKolkata 
 Toy TrainDarjeeling Himalyan RailwayDarjeeling 
 Heritage LandroverSingalila National ParkDarjeeling 
 Rly. Trolly Ride through forestLataguriDooars Forest 
     
CuisineBengaliTraditional Bengali Food & Normal Bengali Staple FoodKolkata 
 TibetanGangtok, PellingDarjeeling 
 NeapaliDarjeeling,Kalimpong, KurseongDarjeeling 
 ChineseChina Town-TangraKolkata 
 Early Morning BreakfastTerrtibazarKolkata 
     
City LifeUrbanKolkata , Salt LakeKolkata 
 Non-UrbanOutskirts of Kolkata  
     
Village LifePlains of BengalShantiniketan,Bankura,Vishnupur,Sunderban,Different Districts 
     
CruisesGanga CruiseShort Leisure CruiseKolkata 
&Sunderban CruiseKolkata/Sunderban/Kolkata by cruiseKolkata 
Boat RideCanal & Creek CruiseCanals & Creeks of SunderbanSouth 24 Parganas 
 Brahmaputra CruiseOn Brahmaputra RiverAssam 
 Ferry Launch RideKolkata to HowrahKolkata 
 Short Boat RideBelur to DakshineshwarKolkata 
 Outskirts of River HooghlyKolkata/Chandannagor or Kolkata/Belur by mechanised boatKolkata 
     
Textile&WeavingBaluchari,Sonachuri,JamdaniBishnupurBankura Dist 
 Handloom Sarees& OthersFuliaNadia 
 Jadosi WorkPanchlaHowrah 
     
WalksBritish Heritage WorkDalhousie Square area & surroundingsKolkata 
 Old Kolkata WalkLanes & Bylanes of North Kolkata and ChitpurKolkata 
 In Search of OxygenMorning Walk on MaidanKolkata 
 Stroll Through Book MarketCollege StreetKolkata 
 Mix with the Mass-01Over the Howrah BridgeKolkata 
 Mix with the Mass-02From Sealdah Station to Bowbazar Street during peak hrSealdah 
 Trail on the hill roadDarjeeling HillsDarjeeling Hills 
 Village Walk -Sunderban Island,Other local villagesSouth 24 Pgs 
     
MarketFlower MarketMullickghatKolkata 
 Spice & Veg. MarketKoley Market,SealdahKolkata 
 Book MarketCollger StreetKolkata 
 Footwear Market & othersPaddapukurKolkata 
 Jewellery & OrnamentsBowbazar StreetKolkata 
 FurnituresBowbazar StreetKolkata 
 OpticalsBowbazar StreetKolkata 
 Fruit AuctionC,R. AvenueKolkata 
 Early Morning Apparel MarketMangalahatHowrah 
 Wholesale marketBurrabazarKolkata 
 Community MarketTraditional Community Market of Differentareas of cityKolkata 
 New MarketEsplanadeKolkata 
 Car Accessories MarketMallickbazarKolkata 
 Cottage Cheese MarketBowbazar Street & Prasannakumar Tagore StreetKolkata 
     
HandicraftsClay ModellingKumartuliKolkata 
&Clay ModellingKrishnanagarNadia District 
PotteryTerracottahPanchmurahBankura District 
 Conch shell WorkBishnupurBankura District 
 Bell Metal WorkBishnupurBankura District 
 Scroll PaintingBishnupurBankura District 
 Pith WorkMurshidabadMurshidabad Dist. 
     
     
Heritage &Old Classical Buildings&ChurchKolkata Central,NorthKolkata 
Architecture Sreerampore,ChandannagorHooghly District 
 Temple ArchitectureKolkata South,North, EastKolkata 
  Bishnupur, Antpur, Mallahati,Bansberia,KalnaDistricts 
 Muslim ArchitectureNakhoda MosqueKolkata 
 ImamabaraHooghly and MurshidabadDistricts 
     
HistoryEuropean SettlementsKolkata, Chandannagor,Sreerampur, Chinsurah,HooghlyKolkata+ District 
 Muslim HistoryMurshidabad, Malda , Gour , PanduaMalda& Murshidabad 
     
People & CultureCoffee House of KolkataCollege StreetKolkata 
 Road Side Tea Stalls of CityDifferent Time of the dayKolkata 
 MarketsDifferent MarketsKolkata 
 VillageDifferent VillagesDistricts 
 Bathing Ghats of KolkataDifferent Time of the dayKolkata 
 Waiting for House Reparing JobEsplanadeKolkata 
 Duplicate Key makersAll Areas of City but not easy to findKolkata 
 Law Makers EntityHigh Court AreaKolkata 
     
LandscapeSea BeachesMandarmoni, Shankarpur  
 HillsDarjeeling Hills & suroundings & SikkimDarjeeling & Sikkim 
 Village LandscapeDifferent Villages of Bengal & North EastDarjeeling & Sikkim 
     
     
ReligionTibetan BuiddhismMonasteries of Gangtok, Pelling, Ravangla etcState of Sikkim 
 HinduismTemples of Kolkata and surrounding areasKolkata + district 
 JainismKolkata & MurshidabadKolkata + district 
     
Typical ActivitiesPreparation of Mental BreakfastEarly Morning at Central Kolkata, Howrah Station, KeshtopurKolkata & Howrah 
 Shaping of Old NailsChitpur Area - Day TimeKolkata 
 Budget Lunch on the roadOffice Lunch Hours at Dalhousie Area[B.B.D. Bagh]Kolkata 
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