India /Sikkim /East Sikkim /Rumtek Rumtek also called the Dharmachakra Centre, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Indian state of Sikkim near the capital Gangtok.It is a focal point for the sectarian tensions that characterize the Karmapa Controversy.Originally built by the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje in 16th century, at the same time as […]
India /Sikkim /North Sikkim /Yumthang Valley Yumthang Valley is a place that is situated in the state of Sikkim. It is a popular place as it is a scenic location and one can get many breathtaking views from here. The valley is known for the many varieties of flowers that grow here and these include […]
India /Sikkim /West Sikkim /Varsey Varsey is a place that is situated in the state of Sikkim in the West Sikkim region. Varsey is a popular tourist destination in the region. Trekking through Varsey is a popular activity and one has to trek through four kilometers from a nearby town to reach the place. The […]
India /West Bengal /Darjeeling /Lolegao Lolegaon is a fabulous destination for the lovers of wildlife in their natural habitat. The age-old forest of towering pine, cypress and oaks with their mossy trunk is an ideal place for watching endangered Himalayan species like black bear and mountain goats, numerous colourful birds and butterflies and rare orchids. […]
India /Sikkim /Lachen /Thangu The town of Thangu is located in the Indian state of Sikkim, in the Northern Sikkim district. Thangu is located at an altitude of around 13000 feet, and it is located near Lachen, which is another famous tourist spot. Thangu mainly serves as a town where tourists spend some ample time […]
India /West Bengal /Darjeeling / Siliguri Siliguri is a prominent town in the district of the state of West Bengal in India. This has been famed as the commercial centre of North Bengal. This is the transit location to the neighboring countries like Bangaladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Mynamar.Siliguri, located in the Himalayan plains, is gateway […]
India /West Bengal /Darjeeling / Samthar Plateau Samthar Plateau is a place that is located in the region of the state of West Bengal. The plateau is well known for its natural beauty and it is surrounded by mountains. One can get a view of snow capped peaks and hills and these include the Kanchenjunga […]
India /West Bengal /Jalpaiguri / Murti Murti is located in the Indian state of West Bengal. Murti is a growing tourist destination, and it is a virgin location that tourists who are looking for some peace and quiet frequent. There are not many interesting places or monuments in Murti, which mainly serves as a haven […]
India /West Bengal /Jalpaiguri /Rishyap Rishyap/Risop, nestles amidst the hidden hills of Neora Valley. The 300 degree visible mountain ranges you can find from Rishyap/Risop are (left to right) Mt.Kharg, Kokthang, Rathung, Kabroo (North, South, Dome and Fourth), Talung, Pandim, Khang-Chen-D-Zongha, Simvo, Narsingh, Siniolchu. An excellent view of Kanchenjungha from ‘Tiffin Dara’ in Rishop attracts […]
India /Sikkim /South Sikkim /Ravangla Ravangla is a small town that is situated in the state of Sikkim. The town is set amidst the hills of Meanam and Tendong and it is a scenic and breathtaking place. Tourism in the town is becoming increasingly popular and it is an offbeat destination for many tourists. One […]