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Darjeeling Tour Packages
Eastern Himalaya
Majestic Mountains crowned with peaks, lush green forest, deep river valleys, b eautiful plateaus, rich tradition & culture with its friendly people - this is Eastern Himalayas. Bengal or Bangla is the gateway of the circuit and the Eastern Himalaya is the jewel in her crown. History of it mutes in the relics, and ruins. A misty dawn on the mountains, the clang of prayer bells of monastery and temples will never make you indifferent here. Darjeeling is a land of infinite variety and charm. It will cater you a mix-experience of lively nature charmful Himalayan people. It is the place of Dorje, the mystic thunderbolt of the Lama-Religion. Once the headquarters of a Bhutanese Governor, Kalimpong (4100ft) is another quiet hill resort in the Eastern Himalayan region. Long sequestered, this Himalayan State of Sikkim has now started attracting the attention of Tourists and Scholars alike. Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, the pristine and unspoiled natural beauty of the alpine landscapes and thick luxuriant tropical forests rivers in torrents and peaceful lakes, Sikkim offers her visitors a lifetime experience. Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim promising of the best monasteries and landscapes. Do not miss to visit the Rumtek monastery, Tibetology, Handicraft centre, etc. Visit Tashi View Point for sunrise along with Phodong monastery. Pelling is the nearest motorable point from Mt.Khangchendzonga. It offers a good sunrise and all day long view of the Mountain. Some photographs of the natural scenes of Switzerland and Yumthang valley are very hard to distinguish.
 Darjeeling, in North Bengal; The Queen of Indian hill stations, it has it all - scenicbeauty, great weather throughout the year, interesting shopping, and the best tea you'll get to sip anywhere in the world. Considered the abode of the Gods by the locals, Darjeeling is situated at an altitude of 2,185 meters, giving it some of the most spectacular views of the snow capped Himalayan peaks including Everest and Kanchenjunga.
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 Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, lies atan altitude 1600meters. It occupies the West side of a long ridge flanking the Ranipool River. Gangtok has a very spectacularsetting and offers excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga range from various points in it's vicinity. Being in the lap of Himalayas, Gangtok never experiences the hot weather as in the plains. Gangtok was a small hamlet until the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 made it a pilgrimage center.
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 Kalimpong, is a hill station nestled in the Shiwalik Hills in the Indian state of WestBengal. It is located at an average elevation of 1,247 m (4,100 feet). The town is the headquarters of the Kalimpong subdivision, a part of the district of Darjeeling. A major forward base of the Indian Army is located on the outskirts of the town. In recent times, Kalimpong has become an important tourist destination Kalimpong is also famous for its flower market, especially the wide array of orchids.
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 Pelling, Situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft, it offers good view of entire mountain ranges including the Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Dom, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Siniyalchu and others. Pelling is as close as you can get to Kanchenjunga without leaving the material comfort of good hotels and due to its advantageous location; many hotels and lodges have come up in and around Pelling offering various categories of accommodation. Placid Pelling pulls most of the visitors for its representative status in history, nature and culture of the state.
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 Lachung, is a town in northeast Sikkim, India. It is located at in North Sikkim district and is near the border with China. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 ft or 3,000 m and at the confluence of the Lachen River and Lachung Rivers, tributaries of the River Teesta. The word Lachung means "small pass". The town is approximately 125 km from the capital Gangtok. Lachung was a trading post between Sikkim and Tibet. The town's economy has been boosted by tourism in recent years as the region has been opened up by the Indian government. |
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