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Darjeeling, famous for its lush tea gardens, is one of India's top 10 hill stations. It's blessed with a stunning view of Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak. Some of Darjeeling's most popular attractions include monasteries, botanical gardens, a zoo, and the Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway cable car. Darjeeling is a wonderful place to walk around, and explore the tea estates, villages, and markets.
Kolkata the capital of West Bengal, officially known by its British name of Calcutta until 2001, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last decade. No longer identified with slums, destitution, and the inspiring work of Mother Teresa, Kolkata has grown into the cultural capital of India. It's a vibrant yet intimate city, full of captivating soul. In addition, Kolkata is only city in India to have a tram car network, which adds to its old-world charm.
Sikkim is a trekker's paradise. The trek from Yuksom to Dzongri Peak, and further on to Goecha Peak if you're up for the challenge, is the most popular trek in Sikkim. It passes through the unspoiled forests, magnificent rhododendron gardens, and powerful rivers of Kachenjunga National Park. Additional trekking permits are mandatory for foreigners.
Darjeeling, famous for its lush tea gardens, is one of India's top 10 hill stations. It's blessed with a stunning view of Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak. Some of Darjeeling's most popular attractions include monasteries, botanical gardens, a zoo, and the Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway cable car. Darjeeling is a wonderful place to walk around, and explore the tea estates, villages, and markets.
West Bengal and Sikkim
West Bengal has three distinct types of landscape. In the west, the red soil gives its rich colour to the terracotta temples of Bishnupur. The Ganges Delta in lower Bengal has dense, tangled mangrove swamps where Royal Bengal tigers roam, while the charming, Raj-era hill stations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong are located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the northern part of the state. The neighbouring state of Sikkim, which also borders Nepal, Bhutan and China, is ringed by mountains. In its tranquil valleys, richly ornamented Buddhist monasteries stand amidst emerald-green terraced rice fields. The world’s third highest mountain, Kanchendzonga (8,598 m), dominates the skyline and the life of Sikkim’s people. The two states have a combined population of 81 million.
