Tourism in Sikkim, Darjeeling, North Bengal & Dooars

Sikkim is 2nd smallest state of India. Entire Sikkim is a mountainous region in the eastern Himalayas. Sikkim borders three countries, China in the north, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west. Sikkim is also the only fully organic state of India and have the least population. A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is famous for its biodiversity with tropical, temperate, alpine and tundra vegetation. To the west is the great Kangchenjunga, the 3rd highest peak which is surrounded by vast region by the Khanchendzonga National Park. Sikkim's capital is in east district and largest city is Gangtok which is also the most popular tourist destination. Gangtok is the capital and has multiple attractions including the only place in entire eastern India where you can play casino. Entire state of Sikkim is dotted with places of tourist interest. There are majestic high altitude destinations like Yumthang Valley & Gurudogmar Lake. Famous Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary is located in the West district and home to unique Red Panda. East Sikkim is a unique tourism destination popularly called Silk Route which connects with the Chinese occupied Tibet. South Sikkim is also a very upcoming and popular destination with the only tea garden, the famous organic Temi Tea Garden. Sikkim is suitable for all tourism categories adventure tourism, honeymoon destination, family vacation, trekking destination, weekend destination. 

 Darjeeling is famous for its tea worldwide and its tea gardens, magnificent view of Kunchenjunga and the legacy of British Imperial legacy.  The romanticism of the beauty of Darjeeling has been portrayed in multiple Hindi and Bengali films, songs and writings. Tea Gardens, orange orchards, some great bakeries and eateries and most importantly the toy train makes Darjeeling a must visit place.  Darjeeling boasts of some iconic places of tourist interest like the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Mahakal Mandir and the famous Ropeway. Chowrasta (referred to as the mall) is the most famous hangout destination for both locals as well as tourists, the Glenaries Cafeteria, the Keventers, Planters Club, the tea garden and Tenzing rock are places worth visiting in a Darjeeling package tour.  In Darjeeling you should not miss the tour to Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Ghoom monastery. Kalimpong is also famous for its views and unique landscapes, nurseries and view of the Himalayan range.  

 Dooars region is referred to as the southern foothills of himalayan mountain region constituting the plains of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and the northern part of Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. These are the gateways to the mountain regions of Sikkim Darjeeling Kalimpong and the Kingdom of Bhutan. There are innumerable numbers of rivers and streams flowing from the Himalayas to this Rich alluvial flood plains. Teesta is the major river besides others like Jaldhaka, Murti, Torsa, Geesh, Leesh, Neora, Kalchini, Jayanti and numerous others. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Wildlife Reserve, Garumara National Park, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Neora Valley National Park, Jaldapara National Park, Chilapata forests are located in this region. Number of species of animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, one horned rhinoceros, asiatic elephants, many type of deers, bison, rare birds species and reptiles are found in these jungles. The economy of the region depends upon the three Ts, timber, Tea and tourism.