West Bengal

The terrain of West Bengal ranges from Himalayan slopes in the north to mangrove islands in the south, creating striking contrasts across the state. Between them lie the fertile plains of the Ganges delta and the drier, undulating lands of western Bengal, where the Damodar River crosses an important industrial belt. Kolkata, the state capital, was the capital of British India until 1911 and remains a major centre of Bengali literature, film, theatre and music. Durga Puja, celebrated with elaborate public displays across Kolkata and beyond, is central to the region’s annual cultural calendar. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of West Bengal.

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