It was on 2nd December 1999 that the “Darjeeling Himalayan Railway” was officially declared as a “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO. Now, the pertinent questions to be asked are, What exactly is this railway system, and why...
Darjeeling a beautiful hill station located in West Bengal. It is elevated at an altitude of 6,700 feet above sea level. This region possesses a mixed culture which, includes the original inhabitants known as Lepchas, Gorkhas from Nepal,...
Darjeeling is a charming hill station located in West Bengal. According to history the initial part of the 18th century this hill station was under the control of the King of Sikkim which was then later captured by the Gorkhas and then the British.
The hill stations in India are popular tourist destinations for both domestic and global travellers. Now, there are a few hill destinations that have not developed as commercial tourist destinations, and hence are not known to many people. And...
Cherrapunji, known as the ‘wettest place on earth’ is a beautiful town in north-east India. It is located in the state of Meghalaya within the East Khasi Hills district. If you intend to plan a trip to this beautiful North East...
“A narrow gauge railway line” would be the best way to describe the “Kalka-Shimla Railway” line. This railway line runs through the beautiful Shivalik hills. Over the years this railway line acquired such...
If relaxing under “picturesque beauty and serene environment” is what you are after then, a visit to Northeast Indian hill stations is a must. Now, there are several hill stations located in the Northeastern region of the country...
“A much hotter summer” is what the Meteorological Department of India has officially predicted for 2018. Now, if you intend to beat the “scorching” heat expected this summer, the best way would be to plan a visit to a...
India boasts of more than 200 hill stations which are holiday retreats and tourist havens. Not surprisingly, there are a few ‘spooky’ ones which emit ‘eerie vibes’. Here is presenting four ‘Spooky Hill...
Today’s life is full of stress and so under such circumstances, a perfect getaway destination to relax your mind, soul, and body is required. And there is no better way to relax than to travel to a hill station. In India there are a number of...
In India there exist three major seasons i.e. summer, monsoon, and winter. Unfortunately what many do not know is that there exist another season known as spring. Now spring is a season in which the temperature is not too high and not too low...
Nestled up in the tranquil hills in the Darjeeling district in West Bengal is a scenic hill station called “Mirik”. According to the Lepcha language “Mirik” means “place burnt by fire”. It is located at an altitude of 1495 meters above sea...
According to the Lepcha language ( the language of the Lepcha people) “Mirik,” a beautiful hill station located in the Darjeeling district in West Bengal means “place burnt by fire”. This hill station is located at an altitude of 1495 meters...
At an altitude of 1,250 meters above sea level lies a beautiful hill station called “Kalimpong” in West Bengal. This hill station is also the headquarters of the Kalimpong district. It is located on a ridge that overlooks the beautiful Teesta...
Located in the Himalayan range at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level “Gangtok” is a beauty that is located in Sikkim. Gangtok also is the capital of Sikkim. It is known for its lush green forests and beautiful monasteries. This city is...
In the Western part of Sikkim there is an extremely scenic town called “Pelling”. This town is located at an altitude of 2,150 meters above sea level. Currently Pelling is the second most popular tourist destination in the state after Gangtok....
Apart from serving as the capital city of “Jharkhand”, Ranchi is also a picturesque hill station. It is considered to be a third most populated city in the state and is elevated at an altitude of 2,136 feet above sea level.