Holiday in Kolkata India

From a mere village in the 17th century, Kolkata has grown to rank among the four major metropolitan cities of India. Rich in history and culture, Kolkata is also the gateway to the relatively unexplored attractions of North Eastern India. There are many destinations nearby, from the hill station of Darjeeling to the mangrove forests of the Sunderbans which you can explore, when you begin your journey from fascinating Kolkata.

Holiday Travel to Darjeeling

Tucked into the foothills of the Himalayas at 7,000 feet above sea level at the top of West Bengal, Darjeeling provides the ideal ambiance of a hill station with its placid climate and laid back lure. Rightly called the queen of hills, its verdant hills and valleys are steeped in color. Interspersed with vast stretches of rolling green tea gardens, these majestic hills together with Mt. Kangchenjunga, the third highest peak on Earth, present a panoramic view and give a magical aura to Darjeeling that leaves one mesmerized and makes the place a hot travel destination in India. Among the town's highlights is the Tiger Hill, Mall Road, the Shrubbery, Batasia Loop and War memorial, Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the passenger Ropeway.

Holiday in Darjeeling

No visit to Darjeeling is complete without a ride in the famous miniature train. The Toy Train, as it is called and given heritage status by UNESCO, loops and switchbacks its way covering a distance of 88 km between New Jalpaiguri station and Darjeeling.

In a limited period of time you can visit most places of interest, the scenic beauty, the flora & fauna as well as the people and the rich cultural heritage of the Darjeeling Hills.

Holiday Travel to Sunderbans A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sunderbans lies at the southern tip of West Bengal and is a vast area. This 2, 585 sq km park is the world's largest estuarine mangrove forest and a Project Tiger Reserve. The park has one of the largest tiger populations of any park worldwide A weekend gateway to the Sunderbans National Park can be a pleasant break from the dull routine of urban life. The place will undoubtedly give you a nice travel experience. A bus or a taxi can take you to Basanti (about 100 km from Kolkata) to connect to one of the cruise ships or steamers. They will then take you to the wildlife sanctuary.

Wildlife, Sundarbans

Bhubaneshar Holiday Packages Bhubaneswar presents an impressive combination of traditional architecture and modern input, thanks to a thoroughly planned attempt to make the city into a modern thriving place. Rightly called "the city of temples", the place is home to more than 500 temples. Most famous among them is the 11th century Lingaraj temple, dedicated to Siva. Both within and in the surroundings of the capital. Others include Mukteshwar temple and Raja Rani Temple built in the 10th and 11th centuries respectively.

Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar

Both within and in the surroundings of Bhubaneswar, there are several places of historical interest as well as caves. The Udayagiri and Khandagari caves are worth a visit. The Sun Temple at Konark, a world heritage site and cited as one of the best examples of religious architecture in the world, is located around the city of Bhubaneswar. Another place of interest is Puri, which is the vital destination in the Golden Triangle Circuit of Eastern India. One of the four holiest pilgrimage centers in India, Puri abounds with temples. Most important and dominant is the Jagnnath Temple. The never ending sea beach of Puri and the sky horizons at dawn and dusk are glorious.