Places to visit in and around North Bengal

Darjeeling

History of Darjeeling and its Tourism This hill town was developed in the mid-19th century when the British set up a sanatorium and a military depot in Darjeeling. Before this, Darjeeling was the ancient Gorkha capital. Later, the Maharaja of Sikkim gifted Darjeeling to the British. Culture of Darjeeling Darjeeling is the home of many […]

Sikkhim

History of Sikkim and Its Tourism Sikkim, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, has a rich history and vibrant culture. Originally inhabited by the Lepcha people, Sikkim later saw the influence of Tibetan Buddhism and became a Buddhist kingdom under the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. It was integrated into India as its 22nd state […]

Dooars

History of Dooars and Its Tourism The Dooars region, also known as the “Gateway to Bhutan,” derives its name from the word “doors,” symbolizing its 18 gateways to the Himalayan Kingdom. Historically, this area was under the rule of the Koch and Bhutanese kingdoms before coming under British control in the 19th century. The fertile […]

North Bengal

Travel Destinations of North Bengal Darjeeling When it comes about the most popular hill stations in India, the name Darjeeling comes to our mind first. It is a city located near the mighty Himalayan Range at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2042.2m). Darjeeling is quite popular for its tea industry. Tiger Hill, the third highest […]