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West Bengal is one of the states in India that boasts of its rich culture and heritage. Each destination here has its own significance and history to flaunt. Cooch Behar is one such place in West Bengal that is known for its heritage.
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Cooch Behar Palace is one of the tourist attractions of Cooch Behar, and is also a popular landmark of the place. Let us take a virtual tour of this amazing attraction. Shall we?
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Architecture Of The Cooch Behar Palace
An interesting feature of the palace is its architecture. The building is built similar to that of the Buckingham Palace in London. The interiors as well as the exteriors of the palace are worth marvelling. This double-storeyed structure has several segments that include its rooms, dining section, library, billiard's hall, ladies' library, etc.
Museum Within The Cooch Behar Palace
There is a museum within the palace, which is one of the best attractions of the Cooch Behar Palace. The museum contains the items that belonged to the royal family of the region. These include a collection of oil paintings, luxurious chandeliers, sculptures, clay models, etc. The museum also has a section that portrays a tribal gallery that throws light on the everyday life of the locals in the region.
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How To Reach The Cooch Behar Palace
The Cooch Behar Palace is located around 3 km away from Cooch Behar in West Bengal. You can take an autorickshaw from Cooch Behar city to the palace.
Other Attractions In Cooch Behar
There are other attractions to visit in Cooch Behar apart from the Cooch Behar Palace. These include the Baneswar Siva Temple (where turtles are also worshipped along with the shivalinga), Baradebi Bari (a shrine of 12 Goddesses, interestingly built in the European style) and Gosanimari Rajpat (a significant excavation site).
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There are several budget-friendly hotels and guest houses in Cooch Behar. There are no luxury stay options available here however. Some of the hotels here are Hotel Mayur, Hotel Royal Palace, Hotel Sarbashree, Hotel Yuvraj and Somraj Hotel.
