KOLKATA: A City With A Soul
Kolkata is a city of colonial architecture, museums, art galleries, traditional food, temples, music and theatre. It is an amalgamation of traditional and modern. It is famous for its theatre and films. It is the land of Rabindranath Tagore and the sound of Rabindra Sangeet can be heard from every house.

Welcome to Bagdogra, the gateway to the beautiful north of Bengal and Sikkim.
Bagdogra is a small hill station town resting at the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It is often regarded as the gateway town to North-East India and the Himalayas. Bagdogra is famous for its tea estates and the abundance of greenery.

SIKKIM: The Land Of Peace And Tranquility
A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok.From mighty Himalayan ranges and dazzling waterfalls to green forests and grand Buddhist monasteries, Sikkim is a treasure trove of nature.

The MIghty Kanchenjunga- The World's third highest mountain
Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, situated at an altitude of 8586 m above sea level on the Indo-Nepal border in the Himalayas. Lovingly chronicled as the "Five Treasures of Great Snow," it has five snow-capped magnificent peaks.It is known all over the world for its breathtaking views from Darjeeling. Since the mountains seldom travel, the peaks have not lost their primitive beauty. It is also known for changing colours at different times.

Darjeeling- The Land of tea gardens, toy train and tempting views
Darjeeling is famous throughout the world for the tea it grows and the great view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains that it offers. It is also known for its richness in cultural & natural heritage and the famous toy train that has been declared a UN heritage.

Visit Tiger Hill and witness the fascinating sunrise over the Mount Everest
Situated at a height of 2,590 m at a distance of 13 km from Darjeeling above the town of Ghum, Tiger Hill is internationally acclaimed for providing an enthralling view of a stunning splendid sights of the early morning sunrise where you can witness a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together.

Peaceful destination for prayer- Ghoom Monastery
Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling,is the best place for nature lovers and nirvana seekers. Belonging to the Gelug sect, this beautiful gompa is renowned for its 15 feet tall Maitreya Buddha (Coming Buddha) statue. Built in 1850 by Lama Sherpa Gyaltsho, a Mangolian Monk, it is famous for its beautiful Thangka on the walls, fancy bells, and drums.

Batasia Loop: War Memorial of Darjeeling
The Batasia Loop is a spiral railway created to lower the gradient of ascent of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. At this point, the track spirals around over itself through a tunnel and over a hilltop.At the centre of Batasia Loop a War Memorial stands. This memorial was constructed by the District Sainik Board, Darjeeling in commemoration of the brave Gorkha Soldiers, who sacrificed their life to protect the sovereignty of the Nation since independence. This memorial was sanctified on 22nd March, 1995.

Do you want to feel the serenity of the Buddha within? Visit the Japanese Temple and join the chanting of Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo.
Close to the temple is the Peace Pagoda that showcases the four avatars (incarnations) of Lord Buddha. From the top of the Pagoda, you get panoramic views of the Darjeeling landscape including the Kanchenjunga range. This temple belongs to the Japanese Buddhist Sangha of the Nipponzan Myohoji sect of Buddhism.

Peace Pagoda: Discover the lesser-seen locations around India.
Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling or Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace. It is located in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Hop in and have a ride at Darjeeling Toy Train Ride and absorb the breathtaking aura of the scenery.
This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a unique experience and takes you to the beautiful landscape of the hill station. Darjeeling Toy Train is a true marvel of engineering which has the capabilities of covering some of the really treacherous hills and serves as a connection between the lower plains and hills

Pelling: The Jewel of West Sikkim
Pelling, a beautiful town in the West district of Sikkim, has become the second biggest tourist destination in Sikkim after Gangtok.The famous Pemayangste monastery is less than a kilometre from here and is a major tourist hotspot. Pelling also has sites for mountain biking, rock climbing, village tours, meditations, apart from serving as a base for a number of treks in the region.

Pemayangtse Monastery: A scenic, peaceful monastery with a view of Kanchenjunga
The Pemayangtse Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse and second oldest monastery, near Pelling in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. Planned, designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1647, it is one of the oldest and premier monasteries of Sikkim, also the most famous in Sikkim.

Rabdentse- Ruins of an Ancient Capital of Sikkim
Rabdentse Ruins is the archeological site that tells Sikkim's story of glory. Until 1814 A.D, it was the second capital of Sikkim, established by the Chogyal II. Later on, after the Nepalese invasion in the 18th century, the palace and the monastery complex was destructed and turned into ruins.

Gangtok: A City Where Excitement Doesn't End
Gangtok is also known as the land of monasteries due to the sheer number of monasteries it houses. It has emerged as a major Buddhist pilgrimage center and has some of the finest monasteries in India that you cannot afford to miss. Gangtok is an alluring destination in northeast India offering a variety of mesmerizing tourist attractions. Being the capital city of Sikkim and also the first 100% organic state with the scenic beauty of the majestic Himalayas offering a soothing view to the tourists. It is the getaway to several wondrous treks and mountain passes.Other pleasing attractions of Gangtok are the wondrous varieties of Orchid Sanctuary and the wondrous beauty of the alluring mountainous capital.

Souvenirs or gifts to friends when heading home? Visit the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms and get a chance to observe how they do it for you.
It was established in the year 1957 with the sole purpose of promoting and preserving the fine ethnic arts and crafts of Sikkim.Some of the major attractions of the region are Basohli paintings, Basohli pashmina shawls, Tweed Products, Phoolkari, Stapple Embroidery, Bamboo craft. These crafts and products are not only acclaimed worldwide attraction but also provide employment to large number of artisans and weavers of the region.The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom as on date is a hub of activity, development and progress showcasing the traditional arts and crafts of Sikkim

Do- Drul Chorten is a Buddhist Stupa in Gangtok, Sikkim
Do-drul Chorten is a stupa in Gangtok in the Indian state of Sikkim. The stupa was built by Trulshik Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1945. Inside this stupa is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba, Kangyur (Holy Books) and other religious objects.

Visit Enchey Monastery, one of the oldest and sacred monasteries of Sikkim and is considered the guardian protector of Gangtok.
The literal meaning of Enchey Monastery is the "Solitary Monastery". Its sacredness is attributed to the belief that Khangchendzonga and Yabdean – the protecting deities – reside in this monastery. As, according to a legend, Guru Padmasambhava had subdued the spirits of the Khangchendzonga, Yabdean and Mah?k?la here.

Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology, is one of the esteemed institutions in India.
Sitting atop the lovely hill, the institute was initially known as the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology was established in 1958 to promote research into the Mahayana sect of Buddhism and Tibetan language and culture.You can enjoy the views from the top of the hill as well as learn a lot about the norms and traditions of Mahayana Buddhism and Tibetans. The institute also plays host to one of the world’s largest collection of Buddhist books, rare manuscripts and Tibetan cloth paintings called thangkas. Rumtex monastery

Rumtek Monastery- a place to refresh your mind, body and gnosis.
The largest monastery in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan Buddhism. It also serves as one of the most important seats of the Kagyu (Black Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism outside of Tibet and is also known as Dharmachakra Centre.It is a world-renowned centre for Kargyu teachings. The main structure of the building was made in accordance with the traditional designs of Tibetan monasteries. Its interior is adorned with murals, frescos and paintings. There is a shrine hall in the main building with a 10-feet-high statue of Sakyamuni Buddha.

Kalimpong is a secret hill hideout for the slow traveler.
Kalimpong is a town and the headquarters of an eponymous district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kalimpong is a beautiful hill-town, it is popular for its panoramic valley views, Buddhists monasteries, churches and Tibetan handicrafts. As per the Lepchas, Kalimpong means 'ridge where we play'.

Visit the Durpin Monastery, one of the most iconic Buddhist Temple
Durpin Monastery holds an important religious significance owing to sacred Kangyur kept inside the monastery. Consisting of 108 volumes, all these were carried by Dalai Lama during his exile. Some of the rare documents related with Buddhism are found within the Zang Dhok Palri Monastery.

Connect to the silence of the hills at Gaden Tharpa Choling Monastery
Gaden Tharpa Choling Monastery is a temple famous for Tao-Chen, the Chinese school of divination through which future can be forecast.Perched on a hill-top with the magnificent Kanchenjungha playing peek-a-boo with floating clouds in the backdrop, Kalimpong’s Gaden Tharpa Choling Monastery is a haven of peace and tranquility. If you wish to steal a day from your whirlwind tour of Kalimpong, Darjeeling or even Sikkim, this monastery will help you to rediscover yourself, far from the madding crowds. The deep prayer gong will surely send a rhythm to match your heartbeat, lift your soul and transport you to a different world.

Looking for a perfect place for meditation? Head your feet to Thongsa Gompa Monastery
Thongsa Gompa is the oldest monastery of Kalimpong, it was later rebuilt in 1964. It is locally known as Bhutanese Gompa as it belongs to the Nyingmapa sect, it was built after the Bhutanese captured Kalimpong hills from the Chogyals of Sikkim and established a fort at Pedong. Thongsa Gompa is a monastery which is a perfect place for meditation.

Dalhousie Square- Classics of Colonial Architecture
These buildings boast of the finest remnants of the colonial culture in architecture and construction. At the centre of it lies the Lal Dighi, the huge water tank flanked by the majestic Writers' Building in the north.Dalhousie Square is the finest example of colonial heritage city centres all over the world. As a matter of fact, it is the spot where the largest number of British colonial heritage monuments and constructions are found.

Visit the 242-year-old heritage structure of Writer's Building houses the seat of the State Government of West Bengal.
The Writers' Buildings, often shortened to just Writers', is the official secretariat building of the state government of West Bengal in Kolkata, India. Since India's independence in 1947, it has served as the state secretariat and has been the location of turbulent politics, mob violence and police brutality. It has also become a popular metonym for the government of West Bengal, and especially the unbroken 34-year long Left Front rule in the state

Indian Museum in Kolkata: India's oldest and largest museum
The Indian Museum in Kolkata is the largest and the earliest multipurpose museum in India as well as the Asia-Pacific region, and also one of the oldest in the world. Established over 200 years ago by the Asiatic Society of Bengal, the museum is also known by the name the Imperial Museum.The Indian Museum is the largest and oldest museum in India and has rare collections of antiques, armour and ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies, and Mughal paintings.

Victoria Memorial: An Iconic Marble Structure of the British Era
Representing the resplendent and majestic British architecture, Victoria Memorial Hall stands today, as a veritable icon of the city of Kolkata. Located on 1 Queen's way, the VMH was envisaged by Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of British India, as a memorial to the deceased Queen Victoria.

Maidan, the largest park in India
The Maidan was developed as a 5-km² parade ground for the British forces and even today is army property. It is a vast stretch of field and home to numerous playgrounds, including the famous cricketing venue Eden Gardens, several football grounds, and the Kolkata Race Course.

Fond of British Architecture? Visit Fort William, you'll surely love this place
Fort William, which lies at the western end of the Great Glen, was the first of the forts to be built, constructed in stone around 1698. It withstood a siege during the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 and was subsequently used as the base for the hunt of Bonnie Prince Charlie. It is also the site of an infamous dungeon called the Black Hole of Calcutta (the city of Kolkata was erstwhile known as Calcutta).