Eagle’s Crag, Kurseong
Kurseong is a hill station in the town of Darjeeling which is in the state of West Bengal. In the Lepcha language it means the land of the white orchids. The weather in the town of Kurseong is always pleasant. The town is amongst the green canopy of myriad tea gardens. A well-kept secret from […]
Chaurikhang or Base Camp Trekking, Sikkim
Sikkim which is one of the most beautiful places on earth is also a trekking paradise for those who are into this kind of an adventure. Among the various trekking destinations here, one of the great choice is the Chaurikhang or the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) Base Camp Trek, which starts from a place called […]
Tea Gardens In Mirik
Mirik is one of the many tourist spots in the state of West Bengal. It is like a nest in the hills around Bengal. The place, Mirik also has charms and attractions of its own which make it a prominent destination for people visiting North Bengal for their holidays. Mirik makes people feel as if […]
Dhirdham Temple, Darjeeling
Darjeeling the Queen of the Hills is a place rich in cultural diversity. People from almost all different religions stay here peacefully and in harmony without clashing with one another or having any communal tensions. The most followed religion in the region is Hinduism followed by Buddhism at the second spot. Darjeeling is a region […]
Buxa Fort, Dooars, West Bengal
Dooars as a region in India is not very well known to the people of the World. A major portion of the region is in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It has the powerful Teesta on the West, river Sankosh on the East and the Mighty Himalayas on the North. The region has the […]
Buxa Tiger Reserve, Dooars, West Bengal
The Dooars Region in West Bengal is a place in the arms of Mother Nature. It is surrounded by tea gardens, rivers and jungles. Its name is derived from the word ‘Doors’. The region is the door to North Bengal and North-East India. The way to Dooars fills the person with sublime thrill and joy […]
Bindu Dam, Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling, the queen of the hills has a number of beautiful tourist spots. The hill town has always been known for its beauty and the tea which is world famous. The Bindu dam is made across the Jaldhaka River. It is located in Bindu village of West Bengal which is the last village on the […]
Bhutia Busty Gompa, Darjeeling
Darjeeling is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. It is well known all over the world for its tea and tourism. On the way to the hill town there is a beautiful sight to behold with lush green tea gardens and Mother Nature in full bloom. Darjeeling Town has a youthful vibe […]
Goechala Trek, Sikkim
Sikkim is a state in India which is land locked from all sides. There are 11 different dialects that are spoken by the people here. Sikkim is the second smallest state in India after Goa. It is also the least populated state in the country. Goechala Trek is in the Indian state of Sikkim and […]
Shrubbery Nightingale Park, Darjeeling
It is said that Darjeeling was named so because during the rainy season the Observatory Hill behind the Mall used to have a lot of lighting and thunder. Thus, Darjeeling gets its name from the local Tibetian name ‘Dorjee-ling’ meaning ‘Place of the Thunderbolt’. The town lies between lush green tea gardens and snowcapped mountains. […]
Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling
Darjeeling, the queen of the hills is known for its tea and the world heritage site of DHR (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway). The Japanese Temple, Darjeeling has been made to help bring people together from and creed and race in their aim to look for peace. It was made under Nichidatsu Fujii, a Buddhist Monk from […]
Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim
Rumtek also called the Dharmachakra Centre, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Indian state of Sikkim, 24 kilometers away from the capital Gangtok. Rumtek is situated at an altitude of about 5800 feet. The monastery is one of the most important seats of the Kagyu lineage outside Tibet. This monastery complex embodies the […]
Rangapani Buddhist Monastery, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Rangapani Buddhist Monastery is located in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal with green areas surrounding it. It is on the way to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital and Oncology Center, Rangapani. It is the closest stop on route to the New Jalpaiguri Station. If you want to indulge in spiritual retreat, find your […]
Matigara Hat, Siliguri, West Bengal
Matigara is an administrative block in the Siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling District in the Indian State of West Bengal. The headquarters of this block is at Kadamtala. It consists of one census town and rural areas with five Gram Panchayats. The Matigara Hat at Siliguri’s outskirts is a prominent market place with shoppers from Darjeeling […]
Madhuban Park, Sukna, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Madhuban Park is situated in the outskirts of Siliguri located within the Army Cantonment area. It is about 8kms from the heart of Siliguri city. It is famous for its landscaped gardens, manicured lawns and pathways. Madhuban Park also serves as a favorite picnic spot for the whole family. It is maintained by the Army […]
Siliguri Junction Railway Station, West Bengal, India
Siliguri is the second-largest city in West Bengal after Kolkata and is the closest to Darjeeling. Siliguri Junction is one of the three railway stations that serve Siliguri, the other two being Siliguri Town and New Jalpaiguri. After the partition of the country in 1947, Siliguri Town Station lost its prominence and Siliguri Junction Railway […]
Siliguri Town Railway Station, West Bengal, India
This is the oldest station in Siliguri and opened on August, 23rd, 1880. It was the starting point for trains from Kolkata and the world famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) to and from Darjeeling. The North East Frontier Railway (NFR) has had a plan in place to work on the infrastructure at the 134 year […]
Surya Sen Park, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Surya Sen Park is situated in the Mahakal Pally of Siliguri, West Bengal, India. It is one of the most favoured tourist spots in Siliguri. The park features various recreational and entertainment activities for all the sections of people in society. The park has the statue of freedom fighter Surya Sen after whom the park […]
Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Olympian Keshto Pal was one of the most prominent footballers of India and Bengal. He represented India in the Olympics and the Asian Games. He was also one of the most prolific scorers for India along with the clubs (Bhowanipore & Mohun Bagan) whom he represented. Kanchenjunga Stadium which was formerly known as Kanchenjunga Krirangon […]
Coronation Bridge, Siliguri, West Bengal
The Coronation Bridge better known as Bagh Pool or Sevoke Bridge in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal spans across the Teesta River connecting the districts of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. It has got the name Bagh Pool by the locals because of the presence of two Lion statues at one entrance of the bridge. The bridge […]
New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station, Siliguri, West Bengal
NJP New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station is located on the outskirts of Siliguri in the state of West Bengal. Siliguri city is located on the foothills of the Himalayas and acts as a connector between the Darjeeling Hills and the rest of the country. A number of trains pass through the station every day and […]