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The states of West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar and Jharkhand form the part of East India or the Eastern part of India. This region has a rich cultural history and has a large number of Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist and Jain religious destinations which attract tourists from all around the world every year. The region shows the rich architectural excellence that prevailed during the historical period. A tour of this region will take you to the ancient historical period where you with cherish the beauty of the art and architecture. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you with complete information of all that you want to know about the history and culture about East India.
To have a look at India�s heritage and to know more about East India one need to come to the place to enjoy a vacation. The Eastern Part of India which comprises of the four states has a large number of beaches, monasteries, temples and rivers which attract tourists from all around the world. The tourist attractions in the states in the eastern part of India include:
West Bengal: The capital of this state, Kolkata, once served as the Capital of India during the British rule and was the centre of all powers during the colonial period. During the British rule, a large number of monuments were set up in Kolkata which attracts large number of tourists. They are the Victoria Memorial, the Howrah Bridge and the Indian Museum. Other places of attraction include the Palace at Murshidabad, terracotta temples at Bankura District, Rabindranath�s Shantinikatan, Mountainous region of Darjeeling and shores of Digha and Sankarpur in East Midnapore.
Bihar: It is a landlocked state and is considered to be the land of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. There are numerous Buddhist and Jain sites in this state, important among them include the Vaishali, Patna, Rajgir, Pawapuri, Buddha Gaya, and Nalanda. The holy river Ganga passes through its Capital, Patna.
Orissa: With Bhubaneswar as its capital, the state is located in the western coast in India. The state has large number of temples important among them includes the Sun temple at Konark, Jagannath Temple at Puri, Lingaraj Temple at Bhubaneswar, Mahendragiri Temples at Mahendragiri, and Mutkeswara temple at Bhubaneswar. These temples in Orissa exhibit a majestic grandeur of the architecture that prevailed in the history of Orissa.
Jharkhand: Carved out of Bihar in the year 2000, the state is the 28th state of the Indian Union. The state is covered with forests and wildlife sanctuaries and is rich in diverse species of flora and fauna. The state is rich in mineral resources and has a large number of attractions for the tourists to visit.
The Eastern part of India has a good road, air and rail network. There is an International Airport at Kolkata in West Bengal which is connected by flights from all over the world. Besides, there are domestic airports at Bhubaneswar in Orissa, Patna in Bihar and Ranchi in Jharkhand, which receive flights from all over India. One can also visit East India by train. The major railheads are at Howrah and Sealdah in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar in Orissa and Patna in Bihar. These eastern states in India are also connected among themselves by luxury bus services. These states also provide accommodation and dining facilities to the tourists in their luxury and budget hotels situated in the cities.
Touristplacesinindia.com is an international travel site and a repository of useful information about East India.
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