Darjeeling - Sikkim

Darjeeling is known as the queen of the hills. The town famous for its tea gardens and the beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains that it provides. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway commonly known as the toy train, runs regularly from Siliguri to Darjeeling. The train has been awarded World Heritage status by the UNESCO. Major tourist attractions of Darjeeling include the Lloyd Botanical garden, Bengal Natural History Museum, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute etc.

The state of Sikkim was little known to the outsiders even a few years ago. The state is known as the land of mystic splendor. Tourism activity has grown in geometric progression over the last decade and Sikkim now is considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations in India. The highly mountainous state attracts tourists, both domestic and Inbound for its high mountains, Tibetan Buddhist culture and the peace loving people. The major tourist destinations in Sikkim include Gangtok (the state Capital), Pelling – Pemayangtse (for its splendid views of the mountain range and historical significance) and North Sikkim. Many other tourist destinations are also coming up in the state.