Places to visit in Cooch Behar
3 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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Cooch Behar (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Cooch Behar district, Jalpaiguri division (Wikipedia).
Temples, mosques and churches 1
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Madan Mohan Temple Official source
Situated in the heart of the Cooch Behar town. Constructed by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan during 1885 to 1889. The deties include Lord Madan Mohan , Ma Kali, Ma Tara and Ma Bhabani. (district portal)
Hills, forests and wildlife 1
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Rasik Bill Official source
Wildlife tourism. The watchtower at Rasik Bill serves as a vantage point of the entire area. It is really advantageous for watching the wild life present in forest. (district portal)
In depth: Madan Mohan Temple
The listing for Cooch Behar includes Madan Mohan Temple. Situated in the heart of the Cooch Behar town. Constructed by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan during 1885 to 1889. The deties include Lord Madan Mohan , Ma Kali, Ma Tara and Ma Bhabani. (district portal)
At a glance
- Type
- Temples, mosques and churches Official source
- Source
- District portal Official source
History and significance
- District formed
- 1950 (Wikipedia) Two sources
What to see
- Rasik Bill
- Wildlife tourism. The watchtower at Rasik Bill serves as a vantage point of the entire area. It is really advantageous for watching the wild life present in forest. (district portal)
Visiting
- Timings, fees
- Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Durga Puja
- Statewide, September-October; 2027 dates to confirm. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Temples and mosques set their own dress and photography rules (estimate).
How to reach Madan Mohan Temple
- By air
- Kolkata (CCU) and Bagdogra (IXB) are the main airports (estimate).
- By road
- Route to confirm. Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:21 | 17:00 | Best: cool, dry; Gangasagar Mela (Makar Sankranti) |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:09 | 17:24 | Good |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 05:43 | 17:41 | Warming; Dol Jatra (Holi) |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:10 | 17:55 | Hot, humid; Poila Baisakh |
| May | IMD normals to add | 04:46 | 18:11 | Hot; nor'wester storms |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 04:39 | 18:25 | Monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 04:48 | 18:27 | Monsoon: heavy rain |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:04 | 18:10 | Monsoon |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:17 | 17:38 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:30 | 17:05 | Durga Puja (Kolkata and statewide) |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 05:51 | 16:43 | Good: Kali Puja, Diwali |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:12 | 16:42 | Best: cool, dry; Poush Mela at Santiniketan |
Suggested plans
- One or two days
- Madan Mohan Temple, Rasik Bill.
How to reach Cooch Behar
- By train
- See the sources for the nearest station.
- By air
- Kolkata (CCU) or Bagdogra (IXB) (estimate).
- By road
- National and state highways; route details to confirm.
- Headquarters
- Cooch Behar
- Coast
- Inland
Best time to visit Cooch Behar
- Best time
- October to March; April-June in the hills (estimate).
- Climate
- Hot, humid summers and a heavy June-September monsoon; cool hills in the north (estimate).
Dates to plan around in West Bengal
- Durga Puja — Kolkata and statewide: September-October; 2027 dates to confirm
- Gangasagar Mela — Sagar Island, South 24 Parganas: Makar Sankranti, mid-January; 2027 dates to confirm
- Poush Mela — Santiniketan, Birbhum: December; dates to confirm
- Rath Yatra — Mahesh (Hooghly) and statewide: June-July; date to confirm
- Rash Utsav — Nabadwip and Shantipur, Nadia: November; dates to confirm
Where to stay in Cooch Behar
No stays have been verified for Cooch Behar yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Cooch Behar
What is Cooch Behar known for?
Jalpaiguri division.
What is the one place not to miss in Cooch Behar?
Madan Mohan Temple. Situated in the heart of the Cooch Behar town. Constructed by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan during 1885 to 1889. The deties include Lord Madan Mohan , Ma Kali, Ma Tara and Ma Bhabani. (district portal)
Which is the nearest railway station to Cooch Behar?
See the sources for the nearest station.
Which is the nearest airport to Cooch Behar?
Kolkata (CCU) or Bagdogra (IXB) (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Cooch Behar?
October to March; April-June in the hills (estimate).
How many places are there to visit in Cooch Behar?
Our guide lists 3 places in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, across district headquarters, temples, mosques and churches, hills, forests and wildlife.