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Cooch-Behar

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Overview

Cooch Behar, a charming town in the Northern Plains of West Bengal, was once the province of the Koch dynasty. It is a perfect destination for eco-tourists, history enthusiasts, and those drawn to archaeology. Nestled in the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal, Cooch Behar is a district in the northeastern part of the state, bordered by Jalpaiguri, Assam, and the Indo-Bangladesh border to the south... Read More

Things to do in Cooch-Behar

FAQs on Cooch-Behar

What is famous about Cooch Behar?
Cooch Behar is famous for its pleasant climate throughout the year, minimal traffic, and low pollution levels.
What are the places near Cooch Behar?
Nearby attractions include Gangtok (140 km), Darjeeling (142 km), Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary (29 km), Rajabhatkawa (33 km), and Jaldhaka (34 km) from Cooch Behar.
What is the best way to reach Cooch Behar?
Trains offer the most convenient transportation option to reach Cooch Behar from other cities in the country. While there are no direct flights, buses are available from nearby cities.
What is the local food in Cooch Behar?
Cooch Behar's cuisine features essential elements such as fish, lentils, and rice, with flavors derived from main spices like Cumin, Nigella, Fenugreek, Aniseed, and Mustard seed. The dishes are typically prepared in mustard oil. Notable delicacies include Sukto, Ambole, Pitha, Chingri macher Malai curry, Maccher Jhol, Bengali eggplant fry, and a variety of sweets made of sweetened cottage cheese (chhena) such as Rashogolla, Shandesh, Laddu, Rasmalai, Pantua, and Chamcham.
What is the best time to visit Cooch Behar?
Cooch Behar's pleasant weather makes it an ideal destination to visit year-round. Visitors may also opt to experience the town during festive seasons such as Rath Yatra in June-July, Rass Mela just after Durga Pujo, and Hujur Saheb Mela during February and March to immerse in the cultural fervor of the region.
Who should visit Cooch Behar?
Cooch Behar is ideal for history and nature lovers, as well as art enthusiasts who appreciate the architecture of the princely buildings. The town draws a significant number of tourists from West Bengal and Assam.
What is not so good about Cooch Behar?
The town is not very developed.

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