North Bengal, or Uttar Banga, is the northern part of West Bengal, India, and the Rajshahi and Rangpur Divisions of Bangladesh. It's a popular tourist destination in Northeast India known for its diverse geography and cultures, and offers a variety of adventure activities:
Geography
North Bengal includes hills, jungles, tea gardens, agricultural fields, and the high alpine mountains of Sandakphu. The Darjeeling hills are the starting point for some of India's most exciting treks.
Activities
North Bengal offers trekking, mountain biking, and customized tours.
Districts
North Bengal is made up of six districts: Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Coochbihar, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, and Malda.
Area
North Bengal covers about 21,000 square kilometers, which is about 24% of West Bengal. It also contains 26% of the state's classified forests, which is 3,086 sq km, and 40% of all land under tree cover, which is nearly 5,000 sq km