Cooch Behar Raj Bari Palace

Raj Bari Palace was built in the 1880s as a princely palace by Bengali ruler Nripendra. This palace was built on the architectural model of Victoria palace in Kolkata and is often regarded as one of the most peaceful places in the town of Cooch Behar. The outer complex of the palace is surrounded by a beautiful network of lush green lawns and the inner compound houses some of the most important historical artefacts from the 1800s. This palace is now being taken care of by the Archaeological department and is an immensely important historical site of Cooch Behar.

The Chilapata Forest

The Chilapata Forest is a dense forest near Jaldapara National Park in Dooars, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India. It is about 20 km from Alipurduar, and just a few minutes away from Hasimara town. Until recently, the area was known for dacoity (banditry), but it is now safe for tourists.

The forest forms an elephant corridor between Jaldapara National Park and the Buxa Tiger Reserve, and is rich in wildlife. New species continue to be found. The forest used to be home to large Rhinoceros populations. In hunting expeditions in 1892-1904, in and around Chilapata Forest, the Maharajah of Cooch Behar recorded killing one rhino, injury of one, and sighting of over 14. Rhinos now are extremely rare. Leopards are still common.It is hoped that eco-tourism will provide a new source of income for the indigenous Rabha people, who now depend on the forest mainly for firewood.

Sagar Dighi

Sagar Dighi is an artificial lake and is one of the largest water bodies in the town of Cooch Behar. The lake is surrounded by ancient political buildings on three of its sides and is popularly known as the administrative centre of Cooch Behar. Sagar Dighi is also known for housing some of the most delicious food stalls of the town. If you are someone who loves watching or clicking birds, this lake will impress you beyond measure as it attracts a large number of migratory birds throughout the year.

Sagardighi is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Jangipur subdivision of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Sagardighi police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is at Sagardighi.
Sagardighi is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north-west of Baharampur by road.Morgram, the junction of NH 34 and Panagarh–Morgram Highway is part of Sagardighi block. An area steeped in history, it has been in focus because of the expansion programme of Sagardighi Thermal Power Station.

Baneswar Shiva Temple

Baneswar Shiva temple is located at a distance of around 12 km from Cooch Behar and is known for its serene and peaceful surroundings. The entire temple complex is divided into several sub temples that include the images of various Hindu deities like Goddess Gouripat and Ardhanishwar. Baneswar temple also houses a small lake which is believed to have spiritual and medical healing powers. According to a famous tradition of this temple, no devotee is supposed to leave the temple complex without taking a bath in the ancient lake. Dol Poornima, Chaturdashi and Mahashivratri are three of the most important festivals of this temple.
Cooch Behar can be aptly described as an amalgamation of history, spirituality and devotion. On one hand it mesmerizes you with its beautiful artificial lakes and on the other hand it makes you fall in love with its devotional centres or temples. If you are planning to visit Cooch Behar, make sure that you have the above mentioned places in your list as they will give you the most memorable experience of this town.

Siddhananth Shiva Temple

Siddhananth Shiva temple is an ancient Hindu temple and is located at a distance of around 8 km from the main town of Cooch Behar. This temple was built during the period from 1800 to 1844 and comprises of a large number of peaks, pillars and domes belonging to ancient history. A large number of devotees visit this temple as it houses a five feet long ‘Shivling’ of Lord Shiva. Siddhanath Shiva temple is also known for its rich architecture and ancient carvings on the inner walls of the temple.

Situated at a distance of 7 km from Cooch Behar Town on the way from Cooch Behar to Dinhata, this beautiful temple epitomizing terracotta as a mode of art. Constructed by Maharaja Harendra Narayan and Maharaja Shibendra Narayan during 1799 to 1843 the Temple has 5 dome like peaks, but at present the largest middle one has been damaged.