Chandannagar, formerly known as Chandernagore is a small city and former French colony located 30 kilometers north of Kolkata, in West Bengal, India. It is head quarters of a subdivision in Hooghly District. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. Situated along the banks of river Ganga, the city has been able to maintain a separate identity different from all other cities and abide by her own characteristics. The remains of French buildings at Chandannagar make for a good sight. Other tourist attractions include the Strand, Church, Museum, Rabindra Bhavan and Temples. The long forgotten French colonial aura can still be witnessed in the nook and corners of Chandannagar.

Murshidabad, the grand heritage of Bengal is distanced at 182 kilometers from Kolkata and just about 11 kilometers from Behrampore. A city of grand stature, Murshidabad, has been named after the Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, who was the Diwan of Bihar, Orissa, and Bengal, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. One of the most prominent cities in Bengal, the place Murshidabad is of immense historical significance. It constitutes ancient monuments and forts that speak bold of the turmoil they have witnessed in the past. The Hazarduari Palace, built in 1837 by Duncan Macleod, in the European style of architecture, is a museum of thousand doors that pulls a good deal of visitors. Then there is the Nimak Haram Deohri or the Traitors Gate, the Khusbagh, the Garden of Happiness, which is a boat-ride over the river where Siraj is buried. The Katra Mosque stands in a market place. It is encompassed by an array of two-storied dome chambers. Among other attractions, the eminent ones are Moti Jhil - the Pearl Lake, the Great Imambara, and the Nasipur palace, Topkhana, Wasif Manzil, the Jain Parashnath Temples, the Bhavaniswar Temple, Syedabad and the Jafraganj Cemetery.

Palashi is a small hamlet on the Bhagirathi River, located approximately 50 kilometers south of the city of Krishnagar in the Nadia District of West Bengal, India. The nearest major town is Beldanga. Pâlashi achieved historical significance when, on 23 June 1757, the Battle of Plassey was fought between the forces of Siraj Ud Daulah, the last Nawab of Bengal (and his French support troops) and the troops of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive. This event, part of the Seven Years War, ultimately led to the establishment of British rule in Bengal, and eventually, the whole Indian subcontinent.

Completed in 1974-75 , the Farakkah Barrage is a dam on the Ganges River located in the Indian state of West Bengal. The dam was built to divert the Ganges River water into the Hooghly River during the dry season, from January to June, in order to flush out the accumulating silt which in the 1950s and 1960s was a problem at the major port of Kolkata on the Hooghly River. This is the Longest Barrage in the world and has recently been entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Gour, or Gaur as it is spelled mostly in modern times, or Lakhnauti, is a ruined city, in the Malda district of West Bengal, India, on the west bank of the Ganges river, 40 kilometers downstream from Rajmahal. The finest ruin in Gaur is that of the Great Golden Mosque, also called Bara Darwaza, or twelve doored (1526). An arched corridor running along the whole front of the original building is the principal portion now standing. The monuments of Gaur are now looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. The brick work of several monuments has been restored, though none to its early perfection or completeness.

Vikramasila is located in Antichak village, Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Vikramasila University was one of the two most important centers of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala dynasty, along with Nalanda University. Vikramasila was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Vikramasila was one of the largest Buddhist universities, with more than hundred teachers and about one thousand students. It produced eminent scholars who were often invited by foreign countries to spread Buddhist learning, culture and religion. The most distinguished and eminent among all was Atisa Dipankara, a founder of the Sarma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Subjects like theology, philosophy, grammar, metaphysics, Indian logic etc. were taught here, but the most important branch of learning was tantrism.

Munger town is the headquarters of Munger district, in the Indian state of Bihar. Historically, Munger is known for its manufacturing of iron articles such as firearms and swords. Previously named Monghyr, this town has many historical sites. During the reign of Nawab Mir Qasim the capital of Bengal had been shifted from Murshidabad to Munger away from British influence. The town is on the right bank of the Ganges, and has a railway station, with steam ferry service to the railway on the opposite bank of the river.

Bodh Gaya or Bodhgaya is a religious place in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place of Gautama Buddha's attainment of nirvana (Enlightenment). For Buddhists, Bodh Gaya is the most important of the main four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath. In 2002, Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rajgir is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar, located in a green valley surrounded by rocky hills. Rajgir is sacred to the memory of the founders of Buddhism and Jainism and associated with both the historical Buddha and Mahavira. It was here that Gautama Buddha spent several months meditating, and preaching at Griddhkuta, ('Hill of the Vultures'). He also delivered some of his famous sermons and converted King Bimbisara of Magadha and countless others to his religion.

Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. The modern city of Patna lies on the southern bank of the Ganges. The city also straddles the rivers Ghagra, Sone and Gandak. Patna is approximately 25 km long and 9 km to 10 km wide. Ancient Patna, known as Patliputra, was the capital of Nandas, Mauryans, Sungas, and the Guptas down to the Pala Empires. Patliputra was also a famous seat of learning and fine arts. Apart from being the administrative centre of the state and its historic importance, the city is also a major educational and medical centre.

River Ganges is worshiped by the Hindus in India and is considered one of the holiest rivers in the world. Ganga or Ganges is considered the Mother of India and it is a belief that the water of the Ganges can get you rid of your sins. The Ganges runs over 1557 miles. The river has its origin at Gangotri glacier (southern slopes of the Himalayas). The mouth of the Ganges forms a vast delta (Sundarban delta), which is the largest delta in the world. Ganges has served as the lap of human civilization from the ancient times. It has been a practice for the Indians to depend on the river for psychological, physical and spiritual sustenance. River Ganga is rich in wildlife but the show-stealer is the dolphins, which can be seen swimming with only their beaks protruding out of the waters. The people of India make extensive use of the Ganges for agricultural and fishing purposes. The Ganges is also famous for transportation as India relies greatly on river transportation.

Sarnath is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Sarnath is located 13 kilometers north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India. Sarnath has been developed as a place of pilgrimage, both for Buddhists from India and abroad. Most of the ancient buildings and structures at Sarnath were damaged or destroyed by the Turks. However, amongst the ruins can be distinguished the Dhamek Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, the ruins of the Mulagandhakuti vihara mark the place where the Buddha spent his first rainy season, Mulagandhakuti Vihara is a monastery built in the 1930s by the Sri Lankan behind it is the Deer Park (where deer are still to be seen).