Destinations - Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan & North East

Darjeeling Overview

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Darjeeling, the sprawling hill town of West Bengal, is one of the major tourist attractions in Northeast India. Therefore, numerous Darjeeling tour packages are available for travelers who wish to explore this former summer resort for British in India. Be it the awe-inspiring sunrise from Tiger Hill, extensive tea estates, lush green gardens, century-old Toy Train, Peace Pagoda, or numerous holy shrines and monasteries, these Darjeeling packages cover each and every aspect of this mesmerizing hill town.

Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
Kanchunjunga

Places to visit in Darjeeling

If you are an avid mountaineering expert or love to trek and hike, then scaling the heights of Kanchunjunga is a tempting offer. The third highest mountain in the world at an altitude of 8586 meters, there are actually 5 peaks of the mountain range. From the Observatory, you can have some of the most beautiful views. Though it looks serene and calm, Kanchunjunga is known for constant avalanches and thunderstorms. However, there are numerous camping and hiking tours available.
The Barbotey Rock Garden, popularly known as the Rock Garden at the Chunnu Summer Falls is located about 10 kilometres from Darjeeling. This and the Ganga Maya Park are the favourites in Darjeeling when it comes to spending lazy Saturdays.

The Rock Garden was constructed by the Gorkha Hill Council Tourism Department and was inaugurated by the GNLF supremo, Mr Subhash Ghising. The picturesque view from the hills provides you with just the thing you were looking for when you planned your trip to Darjeeling. The tea gardens all over the hills, beautiful flower gardens and beautiful waterfalls make the place a heavenly location. There’s a peaceful lake on top of the garden where, tired after long walks, visitors can spend a few Calm moments.

Ganga Maya Park is located about 3 kilometres further than the Rock Garden. This park gets its name from an innocent victim of the police firing that took place during the GNLF agitation. There is also a small lake with excellent boating facilities which will make sure your trip is a memorable one. Professional dancers also perform Gorkha folk dances to entertain the tourists.
The zoo specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions, and has successfully bred the Snow leopard, the critically endangered Himalayan wolf and Red Panda while in captivity. Spread over an area of 44 hectares, the zoo attracts over 3 lakh visitors every year.

The high altitude wild life park is home to the Siberian Tiger, Himalayan Black Bear, gorals (mountain goat), deer, panther, llama and a variety of endangered birds. If you are an animal lover who has always fancied adopting a fluffy panda or a Himalayan cat, this is your chance. The Zoo has embarked upon a mission to involve the community in animal welfare. You can adopt one of the zoo's animals and pay for its upkeep. A really novel idea and a great way to go Green!
Tiger Hill is the best point in Darjeeling for watching sunrise. Located at a height of 7,407 feet above sea level, the hilly trails through the mountains lead to the hill top. On a clear day, the entire Himalayan range can be seen. It is at a distance of 11 km from the main city of Darjeeling.

Sunrise tours to Tiger Hill are arranged by hotels. Normally, the pickup time from the hotel is around 4 am. It is better to reach a little early in order to secure a place. There are tea stalls selling flavoured Darjeeling tea along with snacks. There are also shops from where one can pick up souvenirs like hand crafted items or picture post cards of Kanchenjunga and Darjeeling.
The tranquility at the Peace Pagoda in Darjeeling should be experienced to be believed! It was built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii (1885 to 1985), a Buddhist monk from Japan and founder of the Nipponzan-Myo-ho-ji Buddhist Order.

The pagoda stands as the symbol of spirituality and peace. Four statues of Buddha glistening with gold polish and eight sandstone carvings depicting the different stages of Buddha s life adorn the walls of the Pagoda.

A Buddhist temple and monastery designed in traditional Japanese style is located close to the pagoda. Spend a few quiet moments here as you listen to the low hum of the monks chanting the mystic peace mantra myoho renge kyo.

Sikkim Overview

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Soothe your tired nerves in the lush natural landscapes of the landlocked Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim in the Northeast. This is the perfect place to unwind with Mother Nature as there are snow-clad mountain peaks and forested valleys all around. Visit this picturesque beauty of a state whose charm and appeal will leave you spellbound. The best time to visit Sikkim is from March to June and from December to February. There are many places to visit in Sikkim like Tsomgo Lake, Yuksom, Nathula Pass, Lachung, Lachen and Yumthang Valley, Ravangla, Namchi and much much more!

Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim
Ganesh Tok, Sikkim

Places to visit in Sikkim

Nathula Pass located at a distance of 56 km from Gangtok, is a pass on the Indo-Chinese border. Serving as a trade link between India and China, this park also once served as the main access for Sikkim-Tibet trade. Popularly known as the Silk Route, this pass is at an elevation of 14,450 feet and is rich in diverse alpine flora and fauna. The Nathula Pass is divided into terms 'Nathu' and 'La', which mean 'listening ears' and 'pass' respectively.

The trade route was closed down in 1961, as a result of the war between India and China. However, in 2006, the trade between the two countries resumed again after conciliation. Passing the Tsomgo Lake on its way, this pass is one of the highest motorable roads in entire India. Covered with snow for most parts of the year, a special permit is required to visit this pass.
Tsomgo Lake is located 35 km away from the city on the Gangtok-Nathula highway. This highway is also a part of the old route that links India and China. Worshipped by Sikkimese, this holy lake is approximately 20 km away from the Nathula Pass, while located at a distance of around 400 km from Lhasa.

The water in this lake has been accumulated from the melting snow on the mountains located nearby. The river Lungtze Chu originates from this lake, which meets Rangpo-chu down its course. According to the history, the colour of water of this lake was studied by Lamas so as to forecast about the future. They believed, if the water had a dark tinge, it indicated an year full of trouble and unrest in the state.
Melting snow from the mountains in the surrounding area brings in a perennial source of water to form the Changu Lake in Gangtok. Also known as Tsomgo Lake, it has one of the most amazing sceneries surrounding it in the country. Both Hindus and Buddhists revere the lake as a sacred one.

Located at 12,400 ft. in Gangtok on the Nathula Highway, the oval-shaped lake is the source of the Lungtse Chu River. During winter, the lake remains completely frozen glistening in the sunlight while in spring it is adorned with an array of colours as wildflowers bloom all around it. Truly a breath-taking sight to behold! To add to this beauty are the waterfalls dotting the way like private showers for the celestial beings.
Ganesh Tok, a small temple, is located at a distance of 7 kilometre from Gangtok. Situated next to the television tower on the small hill nestled on Gangtok-Nathula road, the temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. This temple is so small in size that at a time, it can only accommodate one person. In addition, one needs to crawl to get inside this temple.
Rumtek Monastery, located at a distance of approximately 24 km from Gangtok in Rumtek, is one of the most important sites for almost every Buddhist. This monastery was originally built in the 16th century, under the supervision of Wangchuck Dorge and with the financial assistance of the fourth king of Sikkim.

However, in the 20th century this monastery was devastated by fire. Later in 1960s, an entirely new ministry was rebuilt uphill the original Rumtek Monastery. The new monastery built was named as Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre. In addition, the monastery also houses the main shrine temple along with quarters of monks.

Nepal Overview

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Nepal is the Land of the Everest, the tallest mountain of the world. It is just a fraction of the ultimate things that it is famous for. Nature has created Nepal to the best of its ability and equipped it with many natural wonders. There are so many things that you can do and see while in Nepal. Once a kingdom, Nepal has many cultural heritage structures which were affected by the devastating earthquake but have been restored to their best possible form.

Pashupati Nath Temple, Nepal
Pokhara, Nepal

Places to visit in Bhutan

One of the oldest, most renowned and sacred temples in Nepal, the Pashupati Nath Temple is located on the fringes of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. River Bagmati flows close to this temple dedicated to the revered deity of Nepal, Lord Pashupatinath, also known as Lord Shiva. Ardent Hindu followers visit this tourist place in Nepal to gain the blessings of the divine deity. It is one of the most recommended places to visit in Nepal.
Located 7 km northeast of Kathmandu, Boudhanath is a prominent pilgrimage center and one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Nepal. Local, as well as Tibetan pilgrimages, visit this spiritual place for meditation. The highlight of this temple is its magnificent Stupa that attracts a large number of visitors from far and wide places. It is the largest spherical stupa in Nepal. Boudhanath is also popularly known as the Khasa Chaitya. This place is in the outskirts and it has a massive mandala which is known to make one of the largest spherical stupas in entire Nepal.
Located close to the Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot is among the popular Nepal tourist places known for offering mesmerizing Himalayan views including the Mount Everest on the North Eastern side. Visiting this place to enjoy the magnificent views of the sunrise is loved by tourists. This is just 4 hours drive from Kathmandu city and is a perfect place to visit when visiting Nepal. This is the place where tourists will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of all the different mountain ranges.
Be it any occasion or celebration, Pokhara is among the most celebrated places inside Nepal and a delightful experience everytime. Pokhara assures a wonderful experience every single time is a great place to be with friends and family. Pokhara is a whole new world and has many lakes that add more charm and attraction to it. The presence of many lakes is also another reason why a lot of tourists are attracted to this place. It also offers you boating, rafting, trekking and many other adventure activities.
It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a famous tourist place to visit in Nepal. The place is situated in the region of Kapilavastu and provides its visitors with soul soothing ambiance and perfect peace. There are Monasteries and temples of Buddhist architectural value here and is quite a splendid affair. It is believed that Lord Shiva was born in the year 623 BC here in this southern region of Nepal.

Bhutan Overview

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Perched in the Himalayas, Bhutan is the last Buddhist Kingdom in the world. Unique, both environmentally and culturally, Bhutan attracts tourists from far and wide. With the carefully designed Bhutan tourism packages by TravelTriangle, travelers cannot only enjoy a soothing vacation at reasonable rates but also take delight in its tourist attractions, delicious food, nightlife, and shopping. With a myriad of tourist attractions and experience to cherish for, there’s no doubt how this nation managed to garner the title of ‘Land of Happiness’, for the happiest people on this earth are living in Bhutan only!

Ringpung Dzong, Bhutan
Buddha Dordenma, Bhutan

Places to visit in Bhutan

Situated in western Bhutan, Paro Taktsang is perhaps the most significant Buddhist site in the country. The elaborate complex of this monastery, with red and golden peaks perches along a hanging cliff-side in the upper Paro valley, surrounded by the lushest of greens. Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, is believed to be the sacred ground where Guru Rinpoche commenced his first meditation in Bhutan. Inside the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave, Guru Rinpoche or Guru Padmasambhava meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours back in the 8th century, says the legend related to Paro Taktsang history. It is around this cave that the entire monastery was later built up in 1692 AD.
The Buddha Dordenma is located at the southern entrance to the Thimphu Valley in the Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park. The 51.5 m tall bronze statue is gilded in gold and is one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. The Buddha Dordenma Statue houses 100,000 8-inch Buddha statues and 125,000 12-inch Buddha statues, effectively outnumbering the human population of Thimphu which sits at around 99,000. The Buddha Dordenma statue of Thimphu was built with an expense of almost $100 million in 2015 to commemorate the 60th birthday of the fourth king of Bhutan. The Shakyamuni Buddha statue is situated in the ruins of the Palace of Sherab Wangchuk, 13th Desi Druk of Bhutan. The meditation hall which forms the throne of the Buddha Dordenma also accommodates the name of sponsors and countries that helped in the construction of the statue.
Rinpung Dzong is the main fortress-monastery of Paro which houses the monastic body and the governmental and administrative departments in its complex. This is the basic characteristic of any dzong in Bhutan, and Rinpung Dzong of Paro is no exception. It belongs to the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu School, and the stories of this place date back to as early as 15th century.
The Motithang Takin Preserve is a wildlife preserve for the national animal of Bhutan, takin. It is located in the Motithang district of Thimphu and is a place of great significance and local folklore in Bhutan. The 8.4 hectares of forest was fenced to be used as a preserve after the Takin was declared the national animal of Bhutan in 2005 owing to the legend of the animal’s creation and its religious connection to the history of the country. The preserve was originally a mini zoo until the King of Bhutan ordered for them to be released only for the animals to roam around the streets of Thimphu in search of food and hence a preserve was created for the species. The animal is native to the nearby region and likes living in high altitude areas like Northeast India, Northwest Myanmar, the Chinese part of the Himalayas and whole of Bhutan.

North East Overview

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North East India, Seven sister states, Unexplored Slice of Paradise and we have many more name for this tourism Destination .north east india is destinations who loves wildlife tours , adventure tours ,who want to see Snowy Mountains, Want to Explore the best falls . North east tourism has many more thing to explore.north east india is also Sharing borders with Myanmar Bhutan, Tibet, and Bangladesh as well, the North east seven sister are Known for natural beauty, and for tribal cultures, climates, landscapes and peoples & North East Tourism is only place for you who can show you the Real north east. If you want a little rest and relaxation while your honeymoon your suggested destination north east seven sisters & road tours is a suggested way for north east tour packages.

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Surbhi Waterfall, Meghalaya

Places to visit in North East

Literally translating into the “land of dawn-lit mountains”, Arunachal Pradesh is the lesser known North East states which is yet to be explored to the fullest on an epic 5 days trip to North East India. Located in the North Eastern-most extreme of India, Arunachal Pradesh also happens to be the largest state of all seven sisters which is truly blessed naturally. While it may not be as famous as the other sisters, it is definitely worth a visit at least once in your life.
Rich in flora and fauna alike, Assam is one of the most famous North East states that is all about positive vibes and good feels. Famous for its vast tea plantations, and archeological sites, Assam is also home to one of the greatest UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kaziranga National Park which is one of the best places to visit when traveling to North East. Be it pampering the wildlife lover in you or treating your taste buds to a soothing cup of chai, Assam will amaze you.
Famous for being a multicultural society and offering natural marvels in abundance, Manipur is a little jewel in the heart of North East India. Popularly known as the land of festivals, Manipur is also eminent for its majestic hills, indigenous games, rich culture, handicrafts and handlooms, and martial arts. If you’re looking for a budget trip to North East India, this is one place you can definitely consider to explore.
True to its name, Meghalaya is indeed an abode of clouds, which gained much fame for being home to the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong. Considered to be the Scotland of the East ever since the times of British Rule, Meghalaya is filled with natural attractions like that of living root bridge, cascading waterfalls, and some of the longest caves in Asia. Visiting this place is undoubtedly a must, especially with a kick-ass camera.
Renowned to be the “land of the hill people”, Mizoram is not only a destination but a whole experience in itself. Featuring mighty mountains that are nestled in north-south ways and numerous narrow rivers, Mizoram offers countless opportunities for adventure enthusiasts to quench their wanderlust. Make sure you include this place in your trip itinerary for a mesmerizing holiday experience with your loved ones.
Encompassing of striking beauty, lush greenery, massive mountains, and quixotic valleys, Nagaland is one North Eastern state that never fails to bedazzle everyone. Housing some of the aboriginal Naga tribes, Nagaland also is famous for the most lively, vibrant, and colorful festivals of India, that celebrate the diverse culture and traditions of its tribes. Perfect for a good long 10 days trip to North East India along with its sister gems, this place would surely leave you in awe.
A lesser-known paradise in the heart of North East, Tripura is yet to receive the attention that it deserves for housing some of the most artistic, and royal palaces, and enchanting temples. Having said that, Tripura is indeed a haven for art, architecture, and history buffs, and also a great place to visit on a trip to North East India if you love exploring the lesser known gems. With beauty that you may have never seen before, Tripura will surely take you by surprise.