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Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural resources . Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of ' Lake District ' of India . The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills . Nainital has a varied topography . Some of the important places in the district are Nainital , Haldwani , Kaladhungi , Ramnagar , Bhowali , Ramgarh , Mukteshwar , Bhimtal , Sattal and Naukuchiatal . Nainital's unending expense of scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature.


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Centrally Located on the Mall Road with splendid views of the Naini Lake and 25 Lake facing Rooms which offers ceaseless feast for your eyes. Family Cottages also available.

Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats, the town was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Viceroy in India at that time.

Dalhousie is built on and around five hills. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated at 6000-9000 feet above sea level. Dalhousie is a gateway to the ancient Chamba Hill State, now Chamba District of the Himachel Pradesh, India. Chamba is the hub of this culture. Bharmour, the ancient capital of this kingdom, is home to Gaddi and Gujjar tribes and has 84 ancient temples from 7th-10th century AD.

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calm surroundings, deodar trees, beautiful flowering, tree house, well maintained lawn make it ideal to bask in the sun while you put your feet up to relax and rejuvenate. Hotel offers 23 rooms and suites, which are well designed and comfortable.

Dharamshala is a city in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley and is surrounded by dense coniferous forest consisting mainly of stately Deodars. The suburbs of the town includes -- McLeodGanj, Bhagsunath, Dharamkot, Naddi, ForsythGanj, Kotwali Bazaar (the main market of the town), Kaccheri Adda (government offices such as the court, police, post etc.), Dari, Ramnagar, Sidhpur and Sidhbari (where the Karmapa is based)

The village of McLeodGanj lying in the upper reaches is known worldwide for the presence of the Dalai Lama. On 29 April 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) established the Tibetan exile administration in the north Indian hill station of Mussoorie. In May 1960, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) was moved to Dharamshala.

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Spring Valley is ideally located luxury hotel in upper Dharamshala on Mclodganj-Bhagsunag road. It is situated at about 1 Km from McLeodganj bus stand. The hotel has 26 elegantly appointed rooms and suites.

Mussoorie, Popularly known as the Queen of Hills, this charming hill station, 34 kms from Dehradun is situated at an altitude of 2003 mts in the Garhwal hills. above sea-level. Mussoorie is one the beautiful hill stations in India and the most frequently visited. It provides excellent respite to people who want relief from the hot sultry conditions of the plains, especially since it is close enough to the capital to make just weekend trip. Also, major Hindu pilgrimage sites like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh are not far from this place.

In 1820, Captain Young of the British army was influenced by the beauty of this place and made it his residence. The name, Mussoorie is derived from plants of 'Mussoorie' which were found in abundance here. After its discovery, this hill station gradually developed as a centre of education, business, tourism and beauty.

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The Hotel is located at a very short distance of 100 mtrs. from the Library Bus Stand. The Hotel has 60 well furnished rooms catering to the needs of people with different budgets.

Dehradun - The capital city of Uttarachal is a complete blend of city and hill culture. It is set in the foot hills of Himalayas at the centre of the 120 kms long Doon Valley. The name Dehradun is literally made up of two words where Dera means Camp and Dun stands for Valley.

The beautiful town is referred as the gateway to Mussoorie and Garhwal interior. It is perhaps one of the oldest cities in India and was occupied in turns by the Sikhs, Mughals and Gurkhas before coming under the reigns of the British. Elite educational and other institutions were established during the British period.

Dehradun is today proud of its institutions like the Forest Research Institute, Doon School and Welham Schools, ONGC, Indian Military Academy, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Studies etc. It is also famous for aromatic long grain rice - Basmati Chawal (Rice) and delicious litchies.

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Located in the heart of the city, Hotel Shiva Residency is a smart choice for business and leisure travelers. It offers 18 well appointed spacious rooms categorized into 10 Deluxe Rooms and 6 Super Deluxe Rooms & 1 Executive Suite.

Just 40 kms away from Kullu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Bara Bhangal (Kangra), and Zanskar ranges. From temples to antiquity, to picturesque sight-seeing spots and adventure activities, Manali is a popular resort for all seasons and for all travelers.

Nearest convenient rail head are at Chandigarh and Pathankot. It also connected by road with Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Haridwar, Shimla, Dharamsala and Chamba/Dalhousie.

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Hotel Jupiter is five minutes drive from the Manali bus stand, it yet boasts of peaceful surroundings. It nestles in the lap of deodar forest right beneath the footsteps of Hadimba Devi Temple.

Located at distance of 22 km from Shimla, Naldehra (2044 m) is a heaven for tourists. It boasts of the oldest 9 hole golf course in the country. The well groomed Golf Course is a lovely verdant, perhaps one of the finest and sporty in India. Crowned with a springing turf the Golf Course was suggested by Lord Curzon. He was so enchanted by the place that he gave his daughter Alexendra, "Naldehra" as her second name. It is the venue of many competitions. The Nag temple is also situated here and Naldehra derives its name from it.
ACCESS : The closest airport is at Jubbar-Hatti, 45 km away. The nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Shimla, 23 km away. By road Chandigarh is 139 km, Manali is 282 km and Delhi is at a distance of 392 km.
CLIMATE : In winter, the temperature can drop to below freezing point when heavy woolens are required and in summers light woolens / cottons are recommended. PLACES OF INTEREST-Golf Course Naldehra is famous for world famous Golf Course.TATTAPANI At 656m, there are hot sulphur springs believed to have medicinal value.

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Log cottages Resort , this is a place for leisure, recreation, family and corporate bonding, adventure, golf and a select venue for conferences.

Corbett National Park situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the newly created state of Uttarakhand is haven for wildlife lovers in India. The present area of the Corbett national park is 1318.54 sq. km. including 520 sq. km. of core area of and 797.72 sq. km. of buffer area. The core area of the Corbett tiger reserve forms the  Corbett National Park while the buffer contains reserve forests (496.54 sq.km.) as well as the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (301.18 sq.km.) Flat valleys are interspersed with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands provide an excellent view of its rich eco system. Corbett National Park is one of India's most beautiful wildlife areas has a tiger population of around 160, which makes this park as the last and the most important bastion of this endangered species in India.

Kausani is located 52 km north of Almora. There are very few places in the Himalayas that can compare with the beauty of Kausani - a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendour and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. Kausani lies atop a ridge at an altitude of around 1890 m amidst dense pine trees overlooking Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri valley on the other on Almora-Bageshwar-Didihat Highway. Mahatma Gandhi called this place the 'Switzerland of India', due to similarity in landscape.

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One of the finest resorts of Uttarakhand, the Sun 'n' Snow Inn welcomes you to experience luxurious solitude in the midst of ethereal beauty of nature- a resort that overlooks the picturesque Kausani and presides over some of the most spectacular glimpses of the Himalayas.

Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for those who want to delve deeper into meditation, yoga and other aspects of Hinduism. For the adventurous, Rishikesh is the place for starting their trekking expeditions and excursions to the Himalayan peaks.
Rishikesh is also acquiring greater significance as a centre for white water rafting, a base for treks and hikes in the beautiful Garhwal Himalayas, and other revering sports.
Kaudiyala is located on the Rishikesh-Badrinath road at a distance of 36 kms from Rishikesh. It is situated at an altitude of 389 Mts. Here, the mighty waters of Ganga are ideal for white water rafting.

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The Camp Five Elements promises you an enchanting view of the Ganga at Rishikesh. Set with an aim of understanding nature, it offers a serene and rejuvenating environment. The camp offers 31 Deluxe tents with attached bath with running hot and cold showers.

Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India -– Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. collectively referred to as the Char Dham of Hinduism. For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the divine, have walked these mystical vales known in ancient Hindu scriptures as 'Kedarkhand'(old name of Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand).

As per scriptures of HINDU RELIGION , the holy centres of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Shri Kedarnathji & Shri Badrinathji - collectively called theChardham (meaning four sacred spots) - are the most sacred of all pilgrimages. Undertaking a journey to these places will not just wash away one's sins but ensure release from the cycle of birth and death. THE honor conferred on these places is not surprising.

In 1984, Rajaji National Park was finally established as an important protected area in the Terai Region. The park stretches over 820 sq kms and is located in the lower Himalayan Ranges the foothills of Himalayas also popular as Shivalik Ranges.
The national park is interspersed with various sporadic streams and brooks which are highly perennial in nature. Owing to the natural settings and adequate water presence, the park supports and cherishes diverse forest (flora) type are classified into six categories: Sal forest, Mixed forest, Riverine forest, Scrub forest, Grassland, Sub-tropical pine forest. Though Sal dominates predominantly.

Village Unchagaon enjoys a history as proud and colorful as the structure of The Fort Unchgaon itself. Its Jat rulers can trace back their family tree to one of the several prestigious Jat zamindaris, which came into prominence during the decline of the Mughal Empire. For years, the family held a seat of honor in western UP formerly known as the United Province during the British Raj. Along with the Sikhs, Marathas, Rohallas, Rajputs, French adventurers and the East India Company, it vied for generations to fill the vacuum left by the Mughals.
The Jat rulers of Unchagaon originally belonged to Pilana in Rajasthan. Their ancestor, Chowdhry Har Bans Singh, along with a group of followers migrated to Bahanpur in Bulandshahar district sometime during the 1740's. However, the fort came into the possession of the present family only in 1859 and that too, quite by chance. The owner, a Rajput zamindar, lost it when he went against the British during the mutiny of 1857.

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'Splendid' is the word that instantly strikes us as we enter the premises of the royal heritage hotel - Fort Unchagaon. Historical records suggest that the present Raja Surendra Pal Singh inherited Fort Unchagaon in 1927 at the tender age of ten.

Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages of Uttarakhand. It's also your starting point on the journey to the sacred sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna Rivers. This holy city is home to some of the Most sacred Hindu rituals. Round the year, devotees  from all over the country flock here in their thousands to perform "Poojas" or prayers. Renowned for the "Maha Kumbh Mela" which appears Every 12 years and the enchanting "Aarti" at "Har Ki Pauri" which captives the beholder with hundreds of burning wick lamps floating down the Ganga, this town has been distinguished for centuries in the Indian society.

The list of attractions in Haridwar is endless. Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother Bhartrihari. The golden reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga aarti ceremony at the ghat.

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Ranked amongst the best Haridwar hotels, the Haveli Hari Ganga presents an amazing façade of architectural marvel. Originally built 90 years ago by the Maharaja of Pilibhit, this Indian heritage hotel recreates the old-world charm in conjunction with modern day hospitality.

A city and municipal board in Udham Nagar District of Uttarakhand, Kashipur is named after Kashinath Adhikari, the founder of the township and one of the officers of the Chand rulers of Kumaon in the Middle Age. Kashipur is a town where remnants of the past survive cheek-to-jowl with the present-day sprawling modern settlements.
Kashipur is a town of profound religious, cultural, historical and archaeological significance, its history dating back to the 'Mahabharata' period. Haver writes that around 5000 years ago the city of Kashipur was a revered Hindu pilgrimage centre. The Chinese traveller Heun-Tsang has described this city as 'Govishan' in his travelogue.

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The Manor, Kashipur is one of the finest Uttarakhand resorts for tourists who come to enjoy the sight and sound of the Himalayan kingdom. The resort, with its stately 34 guest rooms and suites.

Bareilly is one of the very important towns in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. The city is the erstwhile capital of Rohilkhand division. The city is an important commercial center in North India and has several small and medium sized industries.
Bareilly is also sometimes known as Bans-Bareilly which is derived after the name of two prince named Bansaldev & Baraldev (Son of Local King). It is situated on the banks of Ram Ganga and has a rich heritage and long history to boast about. The city has a mention in Epic Mahabharata as the capital of 'Panchal' rulers and is said to be birth place of Draupadi.

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The Manor, Bareilly is the finest business hotel in Bareilly for business travelers and tourists. The resort, with its stately 25 guest rooms and suites, offers its guests newly appointed spacious deluxe rooms and designer suites to indulge in.

Welcome to Alleppey, the Venice of East and to Alleppey Prince Hotel. A premium business class hotel, Alleppey Prince Hotel unravels a new dimension in luxury and hospitality. At Alleppey Prince, a Three Star Hotel which is a member of the International Hotel Association and The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India, you can feel and savor the tradition of Kerala hospitality like nowhere else. With its luxurious accommodation and delightful cuisine, Alleppey Prince Hotel is the ideal choice for businessmen and tourists visiting Alleppey.

Alleppey Prince Hotel offers some of the best facilities available in Alleppey for travelers with 42 Air-conditioned and superbly furnished rooms and suites, Executive suites, Premier rooms and Executive rooms. All rooms have 24 Hour Cable TV where you can surf all the channels available on the network.
Destination

85 kms from Cochin International Airport
3.5 kms from Alleppey Railway Station
3 kms from Alleppey Town

Just four hours drive from Cochin City or nine hours fromBangalore city brings you to these ancient ranges, lush with rare flora and fauna and pure with sweet unpolluted air. The resort is inside ­­­­ a vast multi crop plantation built on a cliff with an excellent view of Anaerankal Dam and Western Ghats at SURIANELLI (upper MUNNAR). The highest peak in South India, 'Anaimudi'(2695 m) is a short distance from it and the famous MEESAPULI MALAI is just the adjacent . The resort serves as an anchor spot for exploring the verdant hills of Rajamalai, Mattuppatti and Top station. At just below 5500 ft. the climate is exactly right for a hill station. The building is so designed that every room gets a panoramic view.

It is just not a picturesque view that you come to enjoy but a whole load of fun filled activity awaits you with Jeep safaris,Night patrols through the jungle,Trekking to the top of the hill, the excitement of exploring the caves,seeing the the wild life in the abandoned plantations, sleeping in the tents, fishing , boating etc etc .A place where you get rejuvanated, breathing the fresh air.And when the sun goes down you enjoy all the more cool night,warmed by a bon-fire with dance & music to charm you.

The primary aim of our organization is to ensure that all of our customers,who avail of our services STAY in STYLE & COMFORT and leave with a SMILE on their face making them want to come back to us AGAIN.

Hotel Jaysanthi is ideally located in the center of the town to make every corner of Ooty easily accessible for all type of travelers, be it for pleasure or business. Yet it is laid back from the hustle and bustle of daily life to let you experience the peace and tranquility of your surroundings. Located on the Ooty – Mysore road Hotel Jaysanthi is a mere 1km away from bus stand, railway station, major tourist attraction like the Botanical Garden, Boat House, Jolly World and the shopping areas like Charing Cross and the market.
Hotel Jaysanthi is a palatial complex that offers its guests an extremely pleasant, welcoming and functional atmosphere with common, bright spaces, personalized and high quality dining and entertainment services all at affordable prices.We have 45  well furnished rooms with different layouts  to suit your every need.
Our restaurant Prasanthi provides a mouth watering multi cuisine experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.  Open daily from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm.
With  a multicuisine  veg / non-veg restaurant, departmental store, separate kitchen and dining hall for group bookings all within the compound it is suitable to the individual traveler, package booking and group booking.

How to get here:
By Train-A toy train that connects Ooty with Mettupalayam and Coonoor (47 kms).By Bus-From Coimbatore it is 88kms and from Mettupalayam 50kms, from Mysore it is 170kms
By Air-The nearest airport to Ooty is at a distance of about 90kms and is located in Coimbatore
Attractions-Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri,Botanical Garden,Sims Park,Kodanad View Point,Pine Forest,Boat House,Lambs Rock,St.Catherian's Falls,Shooting Spot

At Neelakanta, the blue sea is everywhere. It is talking, laughing and peeping into every little corner of your life. Yes, at Beach Hotel Neelakanta, you live next to the sea. Because it is located right there on the beach. Take a walk and you have the waves playing and pampering at your feet.

Location-Tall and handsome, Hotel Neelakanta, faces the sea from every nook and corner. From every single inch of it. However you try, be sure, you will always get watched by the sea. At all times. 16Kms from Trivandrum airport, the capital of Kerala, hotel Neelakanta is on the light house beach of Kovalam. The most famous beach of the most famous tourist spot, of the most famous state of India. Featured among the 10 favorite destinations of the world by National Geographic.

Attraction-
Bamboo village
Ayurveda
Yoga
Kalari Payattu
Kalari Chikitsa

PRESIDENT is located at the heart of the City with close proximity to Mysore Palace, Zoo, Bus-stand and two kms away from the Mysore Mysore Railway Station.

PRESIDENT has 72 fully air-conditioned luxurious rooms. And an entire floor on the top is dedicated to limited edition of very special Presidential Business Floor (need to be booked well in advance). Its impressive colonial structure stands as a landmark in Mysore. A swanky reception lounge and tastefully decorated, well laid out F&B facilities complete the picture.

PRESIDENT, the first real Business Hotel in Mysore is also the first to provide 24-hour Internet connectivity in every room. A well stocked mini bar, 24 hours room service, direct dialing STD and ISD facilities and 120-channel round-the-clock cable TV offer a perfect setting for jet-set Executives and Business travelers.

All eyes look at. All ears listen to. All hearts adore PERIYAR, in God's Own Country, Kerala. So, we are delighted to unveil this splendid location to the thrill of an avid traveller and to the delight of an ardent nature lover. Tiger trails, elephant herds, gaur and wild boar flocks meet you closer, in a diversity of angles. What separates you from their feral world is just the line of control man prescribed for them. At Periyar Meadows Leisure Hotel in Thekkady, Kerala, India, tucked away on the fringe of the world renowned Periyar Tiger Reserve, life goes as vibrant as wildlife and grows as mild as Thekkady Lake nearby. Verdant meadows leading to thick woods greet you in our rooms.

Escape from your busy work schedule and find solace in the hills and surrender to the charm of nature. Raahat inn is an upcoming organization in the field of hospitality has started its first project in the heart of this glorious town called kodai kanal.

WHERE WE ARE LOCATED
Situated at an altitude of 2133 metres above the sea level, Kodaikanal is a beautiful hill resort in the Palani Hills. It's also called as "Princess of Hill Stations".
The main attractions are Silver Falls, Cap View, Kodai Lake, parks and the famous Kurinji Malar which blossoms only once in every 12 years. Kodaikanal has a pleasant climate and can be visited throughout the year. The Mother Theresa University and the Kodaikanal International School attracts students from all over the world.
To reach kodaikanal
By Train: Nearest railway station is Kodai Road at a distance of 80 km. From Kodairoad station, one has to travel only by road.
By Bus: From Dindigul city, kodaikanal is located at a distance of 90 kms approximately and there are plenty of buses plying from various parts of the state.
By Car: Reach Kodai Road 80kms, Dindigul or Madurai and then take a cab to Kodaikanal. Ask us to arrange for the pick-up. The drive from Kodai road takes approximately 2 hrs while the drive from Madurai takes approximately 3 1/2 hours and from Dindigul it takes about 2 hrs.
From Cochin/Kochi(kerala): It is 295 kms via the hill station of Munnar(kerala).The route to be taken is Kochi-Muvattupuzha-Kothamangalam-Adimali-Munnar-Devikulam-Poopara-Bodi-Theni-Kodaikanal which is the NH49 Kochi-Madurai.
From Alappuzha or Kottayam: The route is via Kumily along Kottayam-Kumily road, KK Road

Going: Bolpur is the nearest rly station. Shantiniketan is 136km from Kolkata by train & 3km from Bolpur.

Fact file: The prime attraction of Shantiniketan is the house Uttarayan, where Rabindranath Tagore spent his last years. Kala Bhawan(art centre), there are murals by Nandalal Bose,Gaganendranath & Abanendranath Tagore spread out over almost the entire premises. Shantiniketan celebrates its foundation day on the 7th of Poush(22nd Dec). On that festival-there a gorgeous function is held. This is called Poush Mela, has a magnetic appeal & has almost taken the shape of national festival. In spring, there is another attractive festival-the Basantotsav(festival of colors). One could always walk along the bank of river Kopai at dawn or enening.

Attractions: Taladhrwaj, Ballavpur Reserved Forest.

The largest estuarine delta in the world, Sundarban, an island of greenery, is the habitat of Royal Bengal tiger & crocodile along with shark, Chital deer, Rhesus monkey, King cobra, Python and other animals. It's a place with Mangrove & Maneater. It was endowed with the title of National Reserve Forest in 1984, comprising 2585 sq km. It is also entitled with World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Attractions: Sajnakhali Snctuary, Sudhanyakhali watch tower, Kalasdwip,Netidhopani,Haliday Island, Bhagabatpur crocodile project,Pakhiralay.

Best time to go: Sept-Feb

How to go: Sudarbans are accessible only by riverine waterways. Motor Launch services are available from- Namkhana(105km from Kolkata)-Bhagabatpur-Sagar island-Jambudwip
Sajnekhali-Sudhanyakhali-Buridabri-Netidhopani-Haliday island
Sonakhali(100km from Kolkata)-Gosaba
Raidighi-Kalas

Bhubaneswar is 440km south from Howrah along the Howrah-Chennai Rly.From Bhubaneswar Konarak is 64km,Puri is 56km & Chilka is 94 km.

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is a temple city. Bhubaneswar had been the capital of the ancient Kalinga. World famous Lingaraj temple is main attraction of this city.All the temples in Orissa basically have the same architectural form & structure-the Biman,Jagmohon,Natmandir & Bhogmandap are the 4 divisions common to all of them.

Udaygiri(sunrise hills)-Khandagiri(broken hills),Nandankanan,Chandaka-Dompara Sanctuary(22km),Raja-Rani temple.

Konarak: It is globally famous for its Sun Temple. UNESCO has recognized this temple as a World Heritage Site. The prime attraction of Puri: It is great attraction for both-tourists (sea beach) & pilgrims (lord Jgannath temple). Puri on the shore of the Bay of Bengal is one of the major Chardham. Chilka: On the eastern banks of Chilka lake is the spot for watching Dolphins & migratory birds in winter. It is the largest reservoir of sweet water in India. There are three entry point to reach this lake like Balugaon,Barakul,Rambha.

Mandarmani is a place to relax in. A perfect place to spend the weekend. Only four hour drive from Kolkata, on the way of Digha, 19km ahead there is Chaulkhola crossing. From this crossing 8km right you find the Bengal's most virgin beach. There is two star resort like Rose valley & Sana beach and many of private budget hotels. This should be your first Beach Drive experience.

The Southern West Bengal is endowed with the most famous beach on the eastern coast of India Digha. The beach town of Digha is famous all over for flat, hard beaches. The beauty of this place was discovered as early as the days of Warren Hastings. Digha was known as Beer cool at that time. Digha beach is girdled with casurina plantations along the coast. The sea is calm and shallow for about a mile from the beach making it quite safe for swimming.Excursion Chandaneswar: An old Siva Temple, 8 km. from Digha. Also Lankeswari (14 km.) and Kapal Kundala Temple (45 km.) near Contai may be visited

Overview: Drjeeling(7100ft) is queen of Hills.

Fact file:
State,District & HQ: WB,Darjeeling,Siliguri
Distance From HQ: 80km from Siliguri, 69km from Kalimpong, 114km from Gangtok, 52km from Mirik

How to Reach:
Air: Bagdogra
Road: Siliguri-Hill-curt rd-Darj / Siliguri-Pankhabari rd-Darj.
Train: NJP

Tourist Interests:
Batasia Loop
The Mall
Sinchal lake 10km S-West
HMI (Himalayan Mountaineering Institute)
Happy Valley tea estate
Botanical & Zoological garden
Tiger Hill view point
Rock garden (20km)

From Mirik Lake(1.25km long)
Jorepokhri (twin pond)
Pashutinagar(Indo-Nepal border)
Lepcha jagat

Accommodation:
In Darjeeling, there are so many budget hotels & few of star hotels like Staerling, Sinclairs, Fortune etc.

In Mirik DGHC accommodation.

Overview: It's a beautiful hilly town height of 1250m

Fact file:
State,District &HQ:WB,Darjeeling,Siliguri
Distance From HQ: Kalimpong is 51km form darjeeling,75km from Gangtok & 69km from Siliguri.
How to Reach:

Air: Bagdogra
Road: Siliguri-Hill-curt rd-Kalimpong, NH31.
Train: NJP

Tourist Interests:
Durpindara view point
Fobrang & Tharpa Choling Monastery
Golf course
Dr.Graham's house
Orchid nursery
Arts & crafts centre
Mangaldham

Accommodation:
Private hotels in Kalimpong & DGHC cottage in Delo

Fagu is in the State of West Bengal with a population of approximately 14,914. The closest tourism destination to Fagu is Murti. Other close by tourism destinations includes Lava, Rishyap and Kalimpong.

FAGU is a small plantation town; the people of FAGU are mainly plantation workers who live within the tea, plantations that make the area.

Fagu is mostly carpeted with tea plantations and is renowned across NORTH BENGAL. Many major tea companies have a presence here including GOODRICK.

A luxury resort tucked within a lush tea estate beside a meandering river – that's Mekhliganj. You can enjoy a magnificient view of endless greenery of tea garden and farmland from this tea resort. On one side of Mekhliganj teasort lies the snaking Saniajaan River and on the other is the tea estate. The Tin Bigha Border Crossing is just a walk away from Mekhliganj Tea Resort where you can witness the ceremonial Border closing of India and Bangladesh every evening. You can also enjoy long walks along the tea estate, visit the lonely banks of River Saniajaan, visit a nearby tea-factory or just take a dip in the resort's swimming pool.

How to reach Mekhliganj:
Mekhliganj is 86 kms from Siliguri, 98 kms from Hasimara and 105 kms from Alipurduar. So you can reach Mekhliganj from anywhere in the Dooars region. Geographically Mekliganj is located in Cooch Behar District.

Siliguri - The gateway of North East India for some it is the main commercial city of North Bengal and for some its importance comes from its strategic placement near international and state borders. But most of all Siliguri is blessed with the beauty of nature. The town of Siliguri is an important transportation, trading and educational center which is situated on the banks of the river Mahananda and speared in the foot hill of Eastern Himalaya.Look behind just a century ago, Siliguri was nothing but a small village with more small population. Agriculture was the only occupation of the dwellers of then Siliguri. After partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan in 1947 and the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, the city of Siliguri became a crowded refugee center. But today Siliguri has achieved the position of second largest city in the West Bengal with a population of 1,22,0275 (according to 2001 census) Going further ahead Siliguri is now considered as one of the fastest growing in the country.

Kalimpong was originally part of Bhutan. In 1865, after the Anglo-Bhutan War, it was merged with Darjeeling, and became a sub-division of Darjeeling in 1916, and developed as a hill station. It flourished as a wool trading centre with Tibet till 1950, when the Chinese took over Tibet. It continues to be part of Darjeeling District, and is now an attractive tourist a

Kalimpong Places of Interest

Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery
Tharpa Choling Monastery
Army Golf Club
Dr. Graham's Homes Campus
Deolo View Point
Flower, orchid and exotic flora nurseries

Overview:Gangtok(1547m) means glorious mountains-is the capital of Sikkim. Best view of Pandim, Narsing & Siniyalchu.

Fact file:
State & HQ:Sikkim, Gangtok
Distance From HQ: Gangtok is 114km from Siliguri,97km from Darjeeling,75km from Kalimpong. Tssango lake is 35km N-East of Gangtok.

How to Reach:
Air: Bagdogra(124km)
Road: via NH31.
Train: NJP Tourist Interests:
Research Institute of Tibetology
Tashi view point
Orchid farm
Butterfly park
Ganesh tak & Hanuman tak
Rumtek Monastery(24km)
Tssango lake on the way to Nathu-la at China border, height of 3774m.

17km away,at 14400ft,is Nathu-la pass
Temple of Baba Harbhajan Singh in Kupup valley (12400ft)
Fambong Lho WL Sanctuaryis 20km from Gangtok & it spread over of 5280hct.

Art, Craft & Local Culture:
Accommodation:
Private hotels. Norkhill,Narbu gang,Thashi Delek are the star hotel.

Fact file:
State & HQ:W.Sikkim, Jorthang & Gyazing
Distance From HQ: : Siliguri-Jorthang=, Jorthang-Hilley=, Hilley-Barsey=4km, Jorthang-Uttarey=, Uttarey-Pelling=30km, Pelling-Yuksom=32km ,Yangtey-Siliguri=140km,Pelling-Yangtey=40km.

How to Reach:
Air: Bagdogra
Road: Siliguri-Jorthang-Sombaria-Okhrey-Hiley/ Siliguri-Gyazing-Pelling/ Jorthang-Soreng-Dentam-Uttarey.
Train: NJP

Tourist Interests:
Uttarey(7000ft):
it's a green valley of W.Sikkim, Singalila trek starts from here.
Singshore bridge(6km),Asia's 2nd tallest bridge
Chiaobhanjan Indo-Nepal border
Dentam Cheese factory
Hiley:
Barsey(10000ft) is 4km trek from Hiley,it's a Rhododendron Sanctuary

Pelling(6800ft):
Helipad
Sangacholing Monastery (900ft,3km)
Pemayangtse gompha
Rabtentse Ruins of Chogyal's,17th Century
Kanchanjangha falls
Khechiperi lake(wishing lake)
Rimbi & Changhe falls)

Yuksom(1st capital of Sikkim)
Norbugang Chorten
Dubdi Gompha

Overview:Dooars-means gateway of Bhutan, sprawled over 4750sq km, has grown the T3 i.e. Tea, Timber, Tourism. The Kalchini Tea,Hamilton Wood, Hsimara Pineapple are famous. River Teesta in the west, Sankosh in the east make the border line of Dooars, Torsha, Jaldhaka, Raidak,Kaljani,Murti,Diana,Jayanti flow over the Dooars.
Fact file:
State,District &HQ: WB,Jalpaiguri & Coochbiahar. Maynaguri & Malbazar or Chalsa. Lataguri is the entry pt.of Garumara NP.
Distance From HQ: Siliguri-Moynaguri=62km, Moynaguri-Lataguri=18km, Latuguri-Murti=14km, Murti-Chalsa=10km.

How to Reach:
Air: Bagdogra
Road: Siliguri-Moynaguri-Lataguri-Murti-Chalsa/ Siliguri-Mongpong-Mal-Chalsa-Murti-Latuguri
Train: NJP or Mal Junction

Tourist Interests:
Garumara NP:
Elephant riding & Jeep safari
Watch tower-Chukchuki, Metla, Jatraprasad
Famous for elephant & one horned rhino.
Chapramari is adjacent to the soutf of Gorumara,native Reserve Forest.

Accommodation:
Nakshtra,Panchabati resort,Panchak resort & WBFDC bunglow.