West Bengal

Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The state borders Nepal to the west, China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the southeast.

river

Rafting in Teesta river at Kalimpong is fast evolving as a popular adventure sport in West Bengal. Tourists wearing life jacket can be seen. Life jackets are must while going for river rafting.

At least eight persons died and four persons fell sick allegedly after consuming spurious liquor at two villages in East Midnapore district, a senior police officer said.

coastline

We see crabs in large number crawling all over the Henry Island, West Bengal. Red crabs scurrying around the sandy beach of Henry Island offering visitors a interesting sight to watch.

boats

An improvised boat slider seems to be the most convenient way to push a boat towards the river or sea and launch it for the first time, as seen here along the West Bengal in India.

industry

Pink colour Jute fabric is being processed through an electric loom at a Jute factory in India. Jute Textile Industry is one of the major Industries in the Eastern India, particularly in West Bengal.

architecture · river

The Howrah Bridge, is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India.

With fresh discharge of water from barrages and continuing high tide, the flood situation in South Bengal remained grim on Monday, as the death toll mounted to 69.

Yellow Hindustan Ambassador Taxi cabs of Kolkata is an essential part of Kolkata. For years, the Ambassador has enjoyed concessions from the West Bengal government because of its roots in the state.

hills

Himalayan Black Bear paces along misty mossy wet hillside in the higher mountains of West Bengal. He feeds on greens along the slope and then sits down in a relaxed fashion.

wildlife

An attack by a stray leopard invariably turns a locality into a zoo, with everyone heading in and crowding around for the daily entertainment dose.

coastline

Bakkhali beach lies near the small fishing villages and the fishermen often come along these coast lines to catch the fish on the shallow water of beach. Bakkhali is a seaside resort in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

coastline

Approximately 3 hours drive from Kolkata, Frazerganj is one of the most beautiful beaches in eastern India.

coastline

Approximately 3 hours drive from Kolkata, Frazerganj is one of the most beautiful beaches in eastern India.

ceremony · flowers

The game of 'Finding the ring' is commonly played among almost all cultures in India. This game is played by the bride and groom. This is unique game that states with the banner “who will rule the roost in the house".

village · music

Music is an integral part of the lives of people of Sundarban, they sing while fishing, praying and every evening villagers gather together to celebrate life, the constant fear of the Bengal Tiger makes men and women sing to Goddess / Ma Bo…

coastline

Sea near the Bakkhali beach is shallow and waves are generally not too strong so the fishermen often come to the shoreline of the beach for fishing. Bakkhali is a seaside resort in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

coastline

Bakkhali is a seaside resort in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It is located on one of the many deltaic islands that spread across southern Bengal.

festival · river

A Hindu devotee carried a statue of sadhu during Ganagsagar Mela in Bengal, India. Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the last day of the Bengali month of Poush.

coastline · wildlife

This footage captures a striking natural scene at Henry Island Beach, West Bengal, where the shoreline appears covered in a wide spread of red-colored crabs moving across the sand.

Once in a lifetime does someone come across the spectacular sight of snakes mating. This snake couple was found mating in the fields of Asansol in West Bengal.

festival · river

Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the last day of the Bengali month of Poush. In Bengal, this day is one of the most auspicious days of the year.

birds

Amidst rains and flash floods, residents shield themselves with umbrellas from the rain as the evacuation process is carried out fearing the advent of Cyclone Bulbul near the coastal areas of West Bengal.