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Kolkata |
Kolkata earlier known as Calcutta, once the capital of British India, the capital of undivided Bengal and now the capital of West Bengal is situated on the east bank of Hooghly river, and is the perfect gateway to eastern India. It is a city of glaring contrasts, a curious blend of the old and the new, partly feudal, partly born out of growing urbanization, partly un-definable. It is a medley of the east and the west, a graft of an European city imposed on the Asian scape that gives Kolkata its bewildering charm and excitement. |
Darjeeling |
Darjeeling means the land of Thunder better known as queen of the hills, sits atop (2134 meters) the beautiful, mystic grandeur of the Himalayas. It is a little town of West Bengal maze of steps and terraces, malls and looping railway tracks.
Exotic colorful bazars, quaint monasteries, forests and gardens are the part of the town’s picturesque surroundings. Darjeeling is synonymous with the famous Toy train and Darjeeling tea. |
Pelling (Pemayangste) |
Pelling is an emerging tourist destination in the state offering the breathtaking views of the Khangchendzonga and surrounding ranges, as well as the easy access it provides to tourist spots in the area. Pemayangste monastery is less than a kilometer from Pelling while a 40 minute walk on the hill opposite the monastery takes you to Sanga Choling monastery built in 1697, one of the first in the state. |
Gangtok |
Once an important transit point for traders traveling between Tibet and India, Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is located on a ridge at a height of 5500 metres. The town provides spectacular views of the Khangchendzonga. Today’s Gangtok is a cosmopolitan town which offers all possible amenities for tourist.Famous MG Marg, the main street of Gangtok town is great place to chill out which is also the venue for the annual Food and Culture festival held in December each year when Sikkim’s multi-cultural cuisine, along with music and dance performances are showcased. This event attracts a large number of locals and tourists each year. |
Kalimpong |
This beautiful hill town is situated at an altitude of 1250 meters in North Bengal. Situated at an altitude of 1250 metres, it enjoys temperate climate throughout the year. Somewhat secluded and tucked away in the corner under big Darjeeling umbrella, Kalimpong offers a quiet and relaxed holiday, against the backdrop of the Kanchenjunga. |
Bhubaneshwar |
Bhubaneswar means "The Lord of the Universe" is also popularly known as the "Temple City of India" on account of its many temples in the extravagant Orissan style. Today’s capital city of Orissa also played an important role in the Indian history as the ancient capital of Kalinga Empire. Bhubaneshwar is the architectural legacy of that period as there are many sites which testify the importance of the region far earlier during the period from the 7th to 11th centuries when the Kalinga kings ruled Orissa and regions beyond. The Jain and Buddhist shrines give a clear picture about the settlements around Bhubaneswar in the first 2 centuries BC, and one of the most complete edicts of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, dating from between 272-236 BC, remains carved in rock just 5 miles to the south west of the modern city. |
Chilika |
Chilika is the Asia’s largest lagoon along the east coast of India. The 1100 sq. km lagoon is a unique assemblage of marine, brackish and fresh water eco-system with estuarine characters. The lake is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a narrow sandy ridge, recognized as Ramsar “Wetland of International Importance” for its biodiversity.
The region is a major feeding and roosting habitat during winter which attracts over a hundred species of migratory birds including a few species of flamingos, over a dozen species of ducks, which arrive in October from their temperate breeding grounds. The Lagoon is also a highly productive ecosystem and with its rich fishery resources sustains the livelihood of more than 1, 50, 000 fisher folk who live in and around.
Chilika offers the opportunity to Stroll through fishing villages, bask in the tropical sun and feast on fresh seafood. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Bay of Bengal and camp under the stars.
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Puri |
Puri being a coastal district of Orissa is famous for its Historic antiquities, Religious sanctuaries, Architectural Grandeur, beautiful sea and moderate climate. It boasts of a continuous history from the 3rd Century B.C. to the present day. Puri holds a wealth of attraction for the visitors for its unique world famous monuments like those of Lord Jagannath and the Sun God at Konark. |
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