Northern Plains (West Bengal)

The Northern Plains of West Bengal consist of the districts of Dakshin Dinajpur, Malda and Uttar Dinajpur and the plains of Darjeeling.

Cities

  • 🌍 Malda — an important junction and entry point to North Bengal from South Bengal
  • 🌍 Raiganj — a city with important wildlife and bird sanctuaries

Other destinations

  • 🌍 Dakshin Dinajpur — home to a museum with numerous ancient artefacts and a historical site as old as the Gupta dynasty
  • 🌍 Gour — former capital of Bengal under the Sultans
  • 🌍 Pandua (Adina) — Gour's twin town

Understand

Get in

Get around

By bus

Bus services in this region are offered by North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC), operating daily bus services to all the cities and villages. The prices are very low and for long distances, online booking can also be done.

See and do

The Northern Plains are home to natural attractions like Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as historical ones like Gour and Pandua.

Eat and drink

Stay safe

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