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Adventure Tourism in West Bengal
Adventure Tourism in West Bengal gives the scope to trek or a wildlife safari or to know the lesser known destinations in Bengal, which defines Bengal.

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Adventure Tourism in West BengalAdventure Tourism in West Bengal provides the tourists" pleasure to have an adventure in the regions which are bounded with the thick jungles or the rugged landforms of the mountains and the plateau. Some of the adventurous places in West Bengal, which are worth visiting are Sandakhphu Trek, Visit to Tiger Hill, Durpin Dara, Gorgaburu, Tajpur, Mandarmani (especially while doing parasailing), Kalimpong, Kurseong and many more.

Sandakphu Trek
Sandakphu Trek is not an easy destination to trek. From Sandakphu Trek one can find the incredible views of Mount Everest, Makalu and Lhotse. It is no wonder that the Sandakphu trek is the holy grail of Indian trekking.

Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill is located in Darjeeling of West Bengal. It is a popular destination in West Bengal to feel the thrill of adventure for any nature lover. It is the summit of Ghoom, the highest railway station in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga Peak. together.

Durpin Dara
Durpin Dara is one of the two hills connected by a ridge on which the town of Kalimpong stands. The hill is 1,372 metres above mean sea level and is located south west of the town. Durpin Dara commands a panoramic view overlooking the town of Kalimpong, the snow clad Himalayan ranges of West Sikkim, Teesta River and its valleys and the Jelepla Pass in the distance. The trek to this place offers one the scopes for stunning photography.

Gorgaburu
Adventure Tourism in West BengalGorgaburu is the highest peak of Ajodhya Hills. It is lesser known place not in the northern part of Bengal, but in the southern part of Bengal with at an altitude of 855 meters. It is the highest point in southern part of West Bengal. It is located at Western plateau and highlands of Purulia district.

Murti
Murti is a lesser known adventurous destination in north Bengal. It is situated amidst the forest of north Bengal. Basically, it is gateway to Nepal and Bhutan. But it offers the adventurous journey for its natural beauty and the rugged landforms.

Ayodhya Hills
A visit to gorgeous waterfalls, cavernous forests, tribal villages are sure to enthral senses of the nature lovers and the tourists. The presence of a variety of wild animals in the forests makes this place more adventurous and thrilling. There are various deep forests and numerous waterfalls located amidst the hill. Several tribal villages are also situated on the hill. A trip to the Mayur hill will provide a spectacular view of the Ayodhya Hills, just like it has been portrayed on a canvas. This is Ayodhya Hills.

Susunia
Susunia is a hill of southern West Bengal. It is known for its holy spring, its natural beauty, its rich flora and the rock faces on which many of the famous mountaineers of this region started their journey. It is one of the rich reserves of medicinal plants. Surely it is a very good spot for beginning an adventure.

Dooars
Adventure Tourism in West BengalThe beauty of Dooars lies not only in its tea gardens but also in the dense jungles that make up the countryside. Many wildlife sanctuaries and national park like Manas National Park, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Forest and the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary are located in this region.

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