Eastern India or “East India” comprises of the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Jharkhand. This region lies between the North India and the North Eastern Part of India. This region is famous for its rich cultural heritage which is reflected in the temples and other monuments of architectural importance. This region has also many pilgrim centres for the Hindus, Buddhist and Jains. A tour to this region takes us to the architectural excellence that prevailed during the ancient and medieval India history. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you with complete information of all that you want to know about the history and culture in East India.
The eastern part of India is famous for its beaches, temples, and Monasteries. The four major states in East India draw a large number of tourists from all around the world each year. The major attractions in these states are as follow:
West Bengal: Kolkata, the Capital of the State served as the Capital of India during the British rule and was the source of all political powers during that time. The British rule in India saw a number of wonders in the city of Kolkata like the Howrah Bridge – one of the largest cantilever bridge in the world, the Victoria Memorial and the Indian Museum. Besides, there are also other places in Kolkata which are worth visit by every tourist. They include the St Paul’s Cathedral, Dakshineswar Kali temple, Kalighat, Belur Math, Science city to name a few. Other places of interest in West Bengal include the city Murshidabad, Rabindranath Tagore’s Shantiniketan, and the Mountainous beauty of the Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and Mirik.
Bihar: The landlocked state of Bihar is another attraction of the Eastern Part of India. This state is considered to be the land of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Nalanda, perhaps the world’s first seat of higher learning is located here. The Capital of the state, Patna, stands on the banks of the holy river Ganga. Some of the Buddhist and Jain sites in the state include the Vaishali, Patna, Rajgir, Pawapuri, Buddha Gaya, and Nalanda. There are also Muslim sites in and around the city, important among them include the Maner Sharif, Khankah Mujibia, Dargah Sharif, and Khankah Emadia to name a few.
Jharkhand: It is the 28th State in India carved out of Bihar in the year 2000. The state is rich in minerals and its forests and woodlands occupy more than 29% of the total land area of the state. It is an industrial city with its capital at Ranchi. The tourist destination in the city includes the Palamou, Netarhat, Shahpur and the Betla districts.
Orissa: Popularly known as the “Soul of India”, Orissa is located in the Eastern coast of India with Bhubaneswar as its capita. The city has numerous wildlife sanctuaries and pristine lakes, beaches, temples and waterfalls. The two most prominent temples in Orissa which are frequently visited by the tourists include the Sun Temple at Konark and the Jagannath Temple at Puri.
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