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Agartala
Location: Tripura
Area: 1457sq.Kms
Significance: Capital of Tripura
Altitude: 1496m above sea level
Climate: Summer 15°C - 25°C, Winter 10°C - 14°C .
Best time to visit: October to November
Agartala, the capital of Tripura is a place north-east India. Located close to the neighboring country of Bangladesh in Agartala is rich in flora and fauna, the legendary status Lapland is a beautiful world in itself. Agartala Lapland and is the administrative center of the laid-back, has imposed Maharaja Krishna Manikya moved the capital here in the 19th century. This market town for rice, tea, jute and oilseeds, is the commercial heart of the area around it. Agartala Lapland and also owns the Kolkata airport connections.
Main Attractions: Mountains, Greenery
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Darjeeling
Area: 3,149 Square Km
Height: 6710 Feet
Altitude: 2134m above sea level
Temperature: Max Temperature 14.9°C, Min. Temperature 8.9°C
Rainfall: Average 3092 mm
Main Attractions: Tea Gardens, Train Journey, Mountains, Wild Life Sanctuary, Water falls, Greenery
The famous hill station Darjeeling has been called the queen of hill-stations. This town is famous for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site across the globe.
The dense, semi-evergreen, temperate and alpine forests mainly consisting of sal, oak trees are really beautiful. Ten day Darjeeling Carnival held every year in winter portrays musical and cultural heritage of Darjeeling. Toy train that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling increases the craze of visitors.
The pure and fresh mountain air of naturally beautiful Darjeeling owes' its grandeur to India. Dull orange sun peeping between the mountains paints the sky with brilliant strokes of hues of magenta, gold, orange and fuchsia. You can enjoy the most in the season of March to mid June & October to December.
Places to see
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary:
Darjeeling welcomes migratory birds from Tibet too besides, species of ducks, teals, plovers and gulls. The animals as one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, tiger, leopard and hog deer and birds like Bengal florican and herons are seen here.
Lloyd's Botanical Garden:
The garden spreads in 40 acres preserves many rare species of plants. This colourful garden has the wide variety of rhododendron, magnolia, orchids, alpine flowers and medicinal plants. The garden also has an Orchidarium.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park:
It is also the shelter house of endangered Himalayan species. The park is the conservation and breeding ground of these.
Tiger Hill:
What better than having a glimpse of rising sun between the Himalayan mountains!! The site, Tiger hill situated at the height of 2590 metres offers a unique experience of the sunrise and has earned it an international fame. Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga range can be seen from here.
The Observatory Hill:
A revered temple complex situated at this hill makes it really religiously important for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Tea Gardens:
Tea Gardens are exclusive to Darjeeling. There are about 70 tea gardens in this hill region. One can see the actual process of manufacturing of Darjeeling Tea.
Buddhist Monasteries:
Numerous Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries are dotted in and around Darjeeling. Yiga Cholling Monastery at Ghoom constructed in 1875 is the oldest among all. The Samten Cholling Monastery, Drukpa Kargyud Monastery; also known as Dali Monastery and Bhutia Busty Monastery are the other major monasteries. Japanese Peace Pagoda: Japanese Peace Pagoda is a recent landmark of Japanese Monks since 1992 and the view of the town from here is stunning.
The Mall:
A leisure walk around the Mall road is good to relax. The surroundings soothe everyone's eyes.
Natural History Museum:
The Museum of Natural History exhibits an unique collection of mammalian, avian and reptilian fauna of the Himalayan region. especially butterflies and beetles.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute:
Tenzing Norgay (Sherpa) founded Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in 1954. This Institute aims to impart mountaineering skills to the enthusiasts.
The Lebong Race Track:
The 8 km long racetrack from Chaurasta is the world's smallest yet highest racetrack.
Victoria Falls:
The stunning Victoria Falls is 100 feet high. The water of the fall generates electricity for Darjeeling, and its suburbs. It is the first Hydel Project in India.
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Gangtok
Location: Sikkim
Area: 250 Square Km
Significance: Unity in Diversity
Best time to visit: September to October
Main Attractions: Kenchanchunga Mountains, East India Culture
The capital of Sikkim, is a unique mountain resort in northeast India and undoubtedly one of the most popular. Perched atop a hill at an altitude of 1700 meters, Gangtok is famous for its natural beauty and spectacular views of Kanchenjunga, the world's highest mountain. The city offers a temperate climate with temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius in summer and about 6 degrees Celsius in winter.
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Haflong
Location: North Cachar Hills, Assam
Area: 12.79 sq.Kms
Significance: Land of Blue Hills
Altitude: 680m above sea level
Climate: Summer 15°C - 28°C, Winter 10°C - 15°C .
Best time to visit: October to April
Main Attractions: Mountains, Tea Garden, Lake, Water front
Haflong is a hill station in Assam, situated at an altitude of 680 meters from the sea Haflong Assam is famous for its decorative elements made of blue hills, emerald green rivers, unique orchids such as Vanda Blue and species rare bird. Haflong in Assam is often referred to as a country blue hills. Residents generally include Haflong Himara Mizo and Naga tribes. Pineapples and oranges are grown here in abundance. Haflong is best known for a beach resort on the lake developed into luscious green hills surrounding the city.
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Itanagar
Location: Arunachal Pradesh
Area: 110 sq.Kms
Significance: Mini India
Altitude: 750m above sea level
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
Main Attractions: Mountains
Itanagar has been the capital of Arunachal Pradesh from April 20, 1974. Itanagar is situated at the foot. The town is located 350 meters above sea level. Is administratively Papumpare district. The Nishi tribe is or ends in the large area of Itanagar. However, Itanagar can be called as mini India, people all over the country, live here in harmony. As capital city of Itanagar is well connected with the rest of the country by road and air communications. Pawan Hans provides helicopter service between Guwahati and Naharlagun (Itanagar). Luxury buses are available from Guwahati. Itanagar is the capital of the largest state in northeastern India. Here you can find strong Itafort historic call data from 14 to 15 centuries, after which he is appointed. The capital of Rajbhawan houses the official residence of the governor also has many places to visit around Itanagar.
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Kalimpong
Location: West Bengal
Area: 780 sq.Kms
Significance: Bustling Bazaars
Altitude: 1250m above sea level
Climate: Summer 16°C - 24°C, Winter 5°C - 15°C
Best time to visit: March to June, September to November
Main Attractions: Mountains of Eastern Himalaya, Near Bhutan , Tibet Border
Located at an altitude of 1800 meters on the border of Bhutan, Tibet and Sikkim in the eastern Himalayas, Darjeeling, Kalimpong sub-division city was an important commercial center in the early days, when trade routes / routes silk between Tibet, Bhutan and Sikkim were very active. The climate of Kalimpong bright attracted the British, who later established their settlements there. The old church, the house of Graham, Morgan Casa de Campo golf course still retain the memory of the British Empire. Once a small village Leptcha slowly transformed into an ideal place to holydayers.
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East India Hill Station list
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Mirik
Location: West Bengal
Area: 126 sq.Kms
Significance: Eastern Beauty
Altitude: 1768m above sea level
Best time to visit: Throughout the year
Main Attractions: Mountains, forest, Flower Gardens
The place is only 49 km from Darjeeling and 52 km from Siliguri and can be reached from anywhere with ease. Mirik is 1,767 meters above sea level and has a relatively small population of 15,000. A new tourist destination, Mirik came in the tourist map of Darjeeling district only in 1970. Mirik has what it takes to attract tourists, is surrounded by forests, flowers and is a very peaceful place that attracts.
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Pelling
Location: Sikkim
Area: 57 sq.Kms
Significance: Hill Station
Altitude: 2085m above sea level
Best time to visit: March to May, September to December
Main Attractions: Mountains - View of Kenchanjunga
Pelling in Sikkim is quiet travel destinations, situated at an altitude of 6,800 meters from the sea Pelling Sikkim attracts more visitors for its history, nature and glorious culture of the state. Pelling Sikkim, the hamlet relaxed, picturesque, but soon the swelling is famous for the magnificent view of snowy mountains Khangchendzonga. Pelling in Sikkim is an ideal getaway for tourists as its vicinity has numerous waterfalls, soft trek routes, villages and soothing atmosphere for all discerning. Above the forest-covered hills in an amphitheater of clouds, snow and rock.
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Shillong
Location: Meghalaya
Area: 2242 Square Km
Significance: Scotland of the East
Altitude: 1496m above sea level
Climate: Summer 12°C - 20°C, Winter 3°C - 14°C .
Best time to visit: October to November, March to April
Main Attractions: Mountains, view of Kenchanjunga
Shillong is a charming home in East Khasi Hills and one of the most popular hill stations in north-east. It is a magnificent natural scenery was covered with fog in violation of sunny days, I urge you to dare to spend the green slopes of the wonderful moments in nature. In 1876, Britain began separating the province of Assam from Bengal. The British Raj is a mysterious instinct had been to a position of partner for some of the wonderful secrets of our mountain, and when I came to this small mountain town (then part of Assam), began to imitate a bit 'of Scotland right here in these beautiful highlands.
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Umrangshu
Location: Assam
Area: 417.5 sq.Kms
Significance: Hill Station
Altitude: 680m above sea level
Best time to visit: November to March
Main Attractions: Mountains, Natural beauty
Umrangshu lies on the border of Assam and Meghalaya, 112 km from Haflong. This hill station is blessed with natural area cacher background North Hills. Simplicity's sake, to enjoy this magical journey, should go to Haflong Umrangshu Hill and through the JOWA and Shillong Hill.
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