Coochbehar Travel Guide
Located in the northern part of West Bengal the city of Coochbehar is known for its memorable royal palaces, temples, and natural beauty. The city is the hotspot of cultural diversity with a blend of traditions from West Bengal and Assam.
Coochbehar Raj Palace, Madan Mohan Temple, Rajmata Temple, and Sagardighi are among the popular tourist attraction sites of Coochbehar. The city is famous for its rich culture and historical past complimented by decent weather conditions making it one of the popular tourist destinations of North Bengal.
Coochbehar Palace also known as Victor Jubilee Palace is among the top destination of Coochbehar that boasts historical architecture from the Colonial era. The palace was built by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan in the year 1887. The palace is spread over 51,309 sq ft of area and is popular among people for its elegance and historical greatness.
Situated in the heart of Coochbehar, Madan Mohan Temple is a popular tourist destination built by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan during 1885-1887. The main deities of the temple include Lord Krishna also known as Madan Mohan along with deities of Ma Kali, Ma Tara, and Ma Bhabani. The temple is famous for Rash Mela which is hosted on the occasion of the Rath Yatra Festival and is one of the most celebrated occasions in West Bengal.
Located at a distance of 10km from the city of Coochbehar, Baneswar Shiva Temple is the home to the Shivalinga situated at a depth of 10ft from the ground it also features a statue of Arthanarishwar with one half representing Lord Shiva and the other half as Goddess Parvati. The temple is a sacred site for Hindus which also includes a pond that inhabits a large number of tortoises.
Chilapata Forest is among the most exciting and thrilling locations located near the city of Coochbehar. The dense forest inhabits wild animals and rare flora. Chilapata forest is the home to Nalraja Garh, a fort made for the king of the Nal dynasty which was built in the 5th century during the Gupta Periods and is one of the popular attractions of the place.
Alipurduar is among the most popular tourist destinations of West Bengal located at a distance of 22 km from the city of Coochbehar offers scenic beauty of landscapes and natural beauty. The city lies in the northern part of the state and acts as a gateway to the Northeastern states of India and Bhutan. Surrounded by dense forest and tea gardens the city is full of tourist attractions and is an ideal place for family retreat.
Located at a distance of 42 km from the city of Coochbehar, Rasikbil is a vast lake recognized as a bird sanctuary spread across 175 hectares of land. The place is covered with dense forest and is home to some of the rare migrating birds as well as other wild animals. Common Teal, White-eye Pochard, Wigeon Duck, and Grey-headed Lapwing are among the common birds of Rasikbil. The place is popular among nature lovers and bird lovers.
Situated in the Northern part of Coochbehar, Bara Devi Mandir is among the top tourist destinations of the city. The temple is popular for its rich history and cultural heritage and have been hosting Debi Bari Durga Puja from more than 500 years. The temple is open for all people and the puja is hosted by the royal family and ‘Devattor Trust’ along with lot of rituals.
Rajmata Temple is one of the oldest temple of Coochbehar district that was built by Maharani Nistarini Devi in the year 1772 AD. The temple includes deities of Stayabhama Radharman and Goddess Tara Kali who are worshiped three times a day followed by aarti. The temple also hosts Rotani Kali Puja on the day of Dol Purnima that is performed at night.