Culture of Cooch Behar exhibits a great variety. Cooch Behar district houses a mixed culture owing to the influence of different dynasties who ruled over it in the past. The inhabitants of the district belong to different caste and religions including Hindu, Muslims, Christians and Sikhs. In spite of this diversity, the culture of Hindu Bengalis is predominant here and the social structure is mostly based on Bengali culture.

Cuisines of Cooch Behar
Cuisines of Cooch Behar represent a huge variety. Traditional and the most favourite cuisine of the district are rice and fish. Consumption of meat is also considerable in the district. Popular dishes of enlist `Bhuna Khicuhri`, prepared of rice and pulse, and `Labra`, a preparation of mixed vegetables which are prepared during religious occasions. Milk products confections such as Roshogolla, Kalakand, Chomchom, Kalojam and Mishti Doi are the much relished deserts of the district. Fish delicacies of Cooch Behar are quite famed and the fast foods of the district include Paratha, Phuchka, Momo and Egg-roll. Ghatigaram is referred to a variety of Jhalmuri is also a popular snack of the district.

Traditional Costumes of Cooch Behar
Sari and salwar-kameez are the traditional attires of the women of Cooch Behar which exhibits unique designs as per the customs of the district. Traditional costumes of men enlist kurta pajama or dhoti. However attires of western style are also common here.

Tourism in Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar hosts a number of tourist destinations. Cooch Behar Palace situated in the district houses the only museum of the district. It has on display, articles and photographs of Maharajas of Cooch Behar. It also showcases information about the various tribes of North Bengal. North Bengal State Library is also situated in Cooch Behar which is widely famed for its great collections. Cultural events like dramas, poetry-recitals, concerts and dance programs are organized in Rabindra Bhawan. Numerous temples stand in the district which attracts a number of pilgrims and devotees. Renowned temples of the district are Madan Mohan Temple, Rajmata Temple, Bara Debi Bari and Baneswar Temple.

Festivals of Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar celebrates a plethora of festivals with great pomp and show. In the month of October Durga Puja and Raas Purnima is celebrated during which a grand fair is organized besides the famous Madan Mohan Temple. Raas Mela of Cooch Behar is the most ancient in the Northern Bengal. Other prominent festivals of the district are Bengali New Year, Dola yatra, Ratha yatra, Diwali, Basanta-Utsab, Poush Parbone, Eid al-Fitr, Muharram, Eid ul-Zuha and Christmas.

The district of Cooch Behar represents a great community attachment. Community clubs and playgrounds are quite common in this region. People are highly fond of music and different genres of music are prevalent including Rabindra Sangeet, Hindi Pop music and Bangla Bands. Bhawaiya is the famous folk song of the region. The dialect of the region is close to East Bengal and is a blend of Rajbangsi and Assamese language.