Nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, Cooch Behar in West Bengal boasts the cultural richness and heritage making it an ideal place to explore by the history lovers. Being the only planned city in the North Bengal region, Cooch Behar let the travellers feel the void of the hustle and bustle of the busy cities and spend the days amidst a beautiful, quiet and calm atmosphere.
It is the Rajbari or Palace of Koch Kings that attracts most of the attention of tourists who are on a tour to Cooch Behar. The palace lets one witness the classical European style of the Italian Renaissance. Besides, the other tourist attractions in Cooch Behar are the ancient temples including Madan Mohan Bari, Kameshwari Temple, Baneshwar Shiva Temple, Madhupur Dham Temple. Also, there is Sagar Dighi where tourists can spend some time embracing nature and indulge in birdwatching.
Cooch Behar is a land of mixed cultures making it a perfect epitome of India's cultural diversity. Durga Puja and Raas Purnima are the two festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm by the people here. Every year during Raas Purnima the city hosts Ras Mela which is the largest and oldest fair in the North Bengal region. Along with this, the other major Indian festivals celebrated in the Cooch Behar include Rathyatra, Dolyatra or Basanta-Utsab; Poyala Baisakh (Bengali New Year); Poush Parbone, Diwali, Christmas, Eid-ul-Fitr; Eid-ul-Adha and more.
Besides being a tourist destination for the history lovers, Cooch Behar never fails to impress the food lovers. To eat like a local is a unique travel experience, so one cannot miss out on trying Rice and Fish as it is the traditional favourites. Bhuna Khichuri and Labra are popular and a must-try that are served during religious occasions.
Cooch Behar has something or the other for travellers of all kinds. Be it a holiday with family or family, a visit to Cooch Behar will offer amazing memories to take back home.
Being a popular tourism destination, Cooch Behar has some of the best places to stay for tourists of all kinds. With a warm welcome, the hotels and resorts in Cooch Behar offer the best facilities that make your stay here a comfortable one. The accommodation options range from budget to luxury offering all the necessary facilities with excellent hospitality.
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