Cooch Behar , West Bengal
About Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar or Koch Bihar is located in the north-east part of West Bengal and is a planned town and known for its royal heritage. Set in the foothills of the Himalayas and surrounded by hills, Cooch Behar has been a favorite tourist destination since the British era.
Cooch Behar is situated on the eastern part of Dooars and since it has border with Assam it provides tourists’ passage to various other places. The name has been derived from the name of the tribe Koch Rajbongshi who are indigenous and settled this area. The word ‘Behar’ is the Sanskrit word derived from Bihar meaning ‘to travel’ so the kings of these tribes travelled through this land. It has rich cultural and historical heritage that is splendid.
The Cooch Behar Palace or Rajbari built in western style architecture is the most famous landmark and tourist attraction in town. This beautiful palace was built by the king Maharaja Nripendra Narayan in 1887 AD. Since India's independence Cooch Behar was ruled by Koch dynasty for almost 500 years. Cooch Behar has many lakes in and around it. Cooch Behar is divided in old and new parts of the town.
Cooch Behar is well connected with rest of the state. Climate is nice most of the year, but monsoon season could be avoided.
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Cooch Behar Palace, West Bengal
1.5 km from Cooch Behar - See map
Most famous destination in Cooch Behar is Cooch Behar Palace, was designed on the very model of Buckingham palace during reign of King Nirpendra...
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Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal
31.8 km from Cooch Behar - See map
Chilapata Forest is a dense jungle area right in the middle of Eastern Dooars, near Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Jalpaiguri District of West...
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Dooars, West Bengal
32.7 km from Cooch Behar - See map
Located in north east West Bengal, along the foothills of Eastern Himalayas, Duars or Dooars are considered the gateway to Bhutan from India....
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Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal
35.5 km from Cooch Behar - See map
Jaldapara National Park (Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary) situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas in Jalpaiguri district is one of the best...
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Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal
43.7 km from Cooch Behar - See map
Buxa Tiger Reserve is National Park in West Bengal that lies in the Buxa hills just south of Bhutan. Park's northern boundary is near to Bhutan...
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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*49.5 km from Cooch Behar - See map
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second smallest natural protected region in Bhutan, accounting for about nearly two hundred fifty square...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*72.4 km from Cooch Behar - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Crocodile Farm, Phuentsholing, Western Zone
74 km from Cooch Behar - See map
Located in the City of Phuentsholing on the Banks of Amu Choo River, this center is unarguably one of the City’s popular and most visited...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*83.2 km from Cooch Behar - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*92.1 km from Cooch Behar - See map
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan,...
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