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Darjeeling Hill Station

Tourist Attractions in Kalimpong

Tourist Attractions in Kolkata

Darjeeling Hill Station

Darjeeling will be an enthralling experience for the tourist. The exhilaration starts as soon as the tourist leaves the plains and takes the uphill road to this stunning hill resort in Darjeeling. There are a lot of Tourist Attractions in Darjeeling which are wroth watching and hence are visited by a lot of tourists from the various parts of the country as well as India. Tourist attractions in Darjeeling include the Tiger Hill which is located at a height of 2590 meters from Darjeeling.

A recent landmark Japanese Peace Pagoda which is constructed by Japanese Monks commands an outstanding view of the town and the Himalayan Range. Dhirdham Temple is positioned just below the Railway station and is structurally an imitation of the famous 'Pashupatinath' temple of Kathmandu, Nepal. The Mall and Chowrasta are important landmarks in Darjeeling. The Chowrasta is the core of Darjeeling town. Apart from this there is the most famous tourist attraction in Darjeeling which is the Tea Gardens of Darjeeling. One can also visit the Museum of Natural History, which depicts a distinctive collection of the fauna from the Himalayan region.

Amongst the other Tourist Attractions in Darjeeling one can also see "The Himalayan Zoological Park and Snow Leopard Breeding Centre" which is a wild life park at high altitude and new habitat of the Siberian Tiger, Himalayan Black Bear, Barking Deer etc.

Tourist Attractions in Kalimpong

Kalimpong boasts of a lovely ambience and a large variety of the flora and fauna that is found in this lovely hill resort of the northern part of West Bengal. There are many Tourist Attractions in Kalimpong that are simply a delight to witness.

Durpin Dhara

This tourist attraction is the peak point in Kalimpong that offers a awe-inspiring view of the rolling plains and the mighty Teesta. The monastery of Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang is also having its location here.

Thongsha Gumpha

One will also come across the oldest monastery in this region which is of Bhutanese origin and was built in the year 1630 as one of the tourist attractions in Kalimpong.

Dr. Graham^s Homes

This is one of the other Tourist attractions in Kalimpong and is a distinctive educational institute. This institute houses 700 boys and girls today and is spread over a 500 acre estate having its own dairy, poultry and bakery.

Flower Nurseries

Brindaban Garden Nursery, Ganesh Mani Pradhan Nursery, L.B. Pradhan Nursery, Pinewood Nursery, Standard Nursery, Shangrila Garden Nursery, Twin Brothers Nursery, Universal Nursery are renowned for interesting flowers such as Amaryllis, Lilies, Anthuriums, Roses, Gerbera, dahlias, gladiolas as well as Orchids and Cacti.

City Information

Kalimpong is located at a height of (4100 ft) and is a peaceful hill retreat. Being positioned in the northern part of West Bengal, it is juxtaposed to the state of Sikkim. Rising and falling stretches of green deciduous trees and multitude varieties of orchids are simply dazzling to the eyes. There are many monasteries and other fine tourist attractions that are simply amazing to look at. So, a Trip to Kalimpong becomes almost mandatory on a tourist's vacations in West Bengal.

Tourist Attractions in Kolkata

Kolkata is reminiscent of its past glory during the British rule and stands out as one of the most quintessential cities that has a perfect blend of the modernity and old heritage going hand in hand. The Tourist Attractions in Kolkata remind us the yesteryears when the British used to rule the nation and Victoria Memorial is the apt instance of it. This is one of the most magnificent tourist attractions in Kolkata that is still having its old charm and grandeur. Howrah Bridge is another instance that is a perfect instance of extreme engineering that awe-inspires the visitors from the different parts of the world to pay a visit to this lovely city.

There is a Kali temple at Kalighat which is also one of the Tourist Attractions in Kolkata and is visited by a large number of Kali devotees from the different parts of the country. If a legend is to be believed then Kolkata has derived its name from this temple. One will also come across St.Paul's Cathedral, the first Episcopal Cathedral Church to be erected in the eastern world Chowringhee Road. Belurmath about 10 Kms. from Kolkata is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math, which houses more than 100 centers in India and abroad.

Birla Planetarium is one of the largest in Asia built after the Buddhist stupa at Sanchi. One can also see a large variety of the animals at the Alipore Zoological Garden which is located opposite of the National Library at Belvedere Road as one of the important Tourist Attractions in Kolkata. There is also a cricket stadium which is famous all over the world "Eden Gardens Stadium". The writers of the East India Company who used to reside in the Writers Building which is also one of the major Tourist Attractions in Kolkata. The journey to Kolkata is not mere a journey but a spiritual, cultural and a journey of entertainment fore the tourists who visit here.

Information of City

Kolkata is the capital city of west Bengal and is aptly conceded as the cultural capital of India as well. Once upon a time it was one of the favorite places for the British and hence was the base for the British establishment. The affinity for Kolkata is quite clear for the British as they built two of the finest structures which are the Howrah Bridge and the Victoria Temple. There are a lot of other places for sight seeing for the tourists that make it one of the most preferred destinations for the British when they come to tour to India. The "City of Joy" as it is also called, is well connected by the rail, road and aerial transport.