East Indian Holidaying
You may choose any of the following exotic destinations
for a Family holidaying in East India:
Kolkotta, the City of Joy
Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal on the east bank of river Hooghly is the gateway to Eastern India. A city with a rich heritage, bustling streets and bewildering variety of facets attracts every travel lover! The Victoria Memorial, the Maidan centering around Fort William, Howrah Bridge, Birla Planetarium, Indian Museum, Eden Gardens, Kala Mandir and Mother’s House are some of the major attractions of Kolkotta. A trip to Sundarbans, a stretch of impenetrable mangrove forest will be a life time memorial of your holidaying in Kolkotta.
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Blessed with a cool and bracing climate, and a panoramic view of the Himalayas, the world renowned hill resort of Darjeeling is a welcome respite during the hot summer months. A visit to Darjeeling is incomplete without a ride in the toy-train of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways. Lloyds Botanical Garden, Himalayan Zoological Park and Snow Leopard Breeding Centre, Bengal Natural History Museum, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Dhirdham Temple, Buddhist Monasteries, the Observatory Hill, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial are some of unique attractions of Darjeeling.
Kalimpong, West Bengal
The tiny, yet bustling town in the Himalaya foothills of West Bengal- Kalimpong is at an altitude of 1250 meters. Kalimpong is famous for its monasteries, Churches and a private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan culture & languages.
Kalimpong has some of the best Gladioli and orchid producing nurseries.
Gangtok, Sikkim
Gangtok the capital of Sikkim is a much sought after holiday destination for many families. Places to visit in and around Gangtok include Do-Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Ridge Park & White Hall Complex, Tashi View Point, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok and Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre
Guwahati, Assam
Guwahati is the gateway to seven other northeastern states, also referred as seven sisters, Guwahati is a vital tourist base point, besides being an attraction in its own. Guwahati in Assam is divided into two parts by the river Brahmaputra. North Guwahati is almost a separate town. One can visit it via the Saraighat Bridge or by the ferries that ply on the river.
Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Kaziranga National Park, is one of the most picturesque wildlife sanctuaries in East India and one of the best holiday destinations of Assam. (217 km from Guwahati). Other major wild life destinations include the Manas National Park situated amidst the gentle slopes of the Himalayas and the only tiger reserve of its kind in the entire region. (176 km from Guwahati) and Pabitora wildlife sanctuary. (60 km from Guwahati.)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Shillong better known as “the Scotland of the East" is situated at an altitude of 1,496 mtrs and has beautiful lakes and waterfalls, forests and lush green mountains. Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth is only 56 kms away from Shillong.
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar better known as 'the Land of the Dawn Lit Mountains', is nestled on top of low, flat hills and offers a lovely and lively atmosphere for the tourist who visits Arunachal Pradesh. Remnants of an old palace and other such monuments boast of the glorious past of the city. Itanagar today is divided into two parts, each 10 km apart from the other, with the older one named Naharlagun. Itanagar has become home to people from distinct and various cultures, coming from all over India and is fondly called "Mini India".
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