West Bengal is a state in eastern India . With Bangladesh , which lies on its eastern border, the state forms the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal . To its northeast lie the states of Assam and Sikkim and the country Bhutan , and to its southwest, the state of Orissa . To the west it borders the state of Jharkhand and Bihar , and to the northwest, Nepal .
West Bengal is on the eastern bottleneck of India, stretching from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the |
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northern extreme of the state belongs to the eastern Himalaya . This region contains Sandakfu the highest peak of the state. |
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VISA AND PERMITS: Foreigners visiting Darjeeling must possess an Indian visa. No special permit is required for either traveling or trekking inside Darjeeling . However, necessary travel documents need to be shown as and when required.
Transport is providing by buses, four-wheel drive and smaller vehicles. Local taxis are also available for hire for getting around. |
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Nearest Airport is Bagdogra, Rail way New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri and connected by road with Sikkim and with Bhutan , Phuntsholing and Dooars. |
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Season: March to June, Mid-September to Mid-November.
Clothing: Summer- Light woolens, Winter- Heavy woolens. |
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