Tours in Eastern India. Come and Discover East India, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, and more. Your journey to eastern India is sure to focus on the banks of the river Hooghly, home to the first British capital of India, Kolkata. The city is brimming with relics and architectural legacies left behind by the Raj, but more important is its fascinating culture, history, and traditions. This is the city that gave birth to literary greats like Rabindranath Tagore; this is the city of Mother Teresa.
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Recover from an overdose of culture by heading over to the sleepy hills of Darjeeling and Gangtok, the ideal spots to get away from the scorching heat. Admire fascinating mountain scenery and dive into enchanting tea plantations, treating your eyes to breathtaking vistas. Orissa is another state you’d want to visit. Stop by the world-famous Konark sun temple and explore Puri’s beautiful architecture. Other places to add to your itinerary include the holy city of Bodhgaya, the place where Buddha gained enlightenment, and the ancient Nalanda University, once called the greatest university on the planet!
And before heading back home, stop by Varanasi, one of the oldest inhabited cities of the world, a pilgrimage center that is without equal. “Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.” Rabindranath Tagore’s words perfectly sum up your Varanasi experience, for this is a place where locals purge sins by bathing in the holy Ganges, this is where countless devotees can be seen performing ancient rituals praying for enlightenment and salvation.
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Tours in West Bengal; Eastern India is all about spirituality, arts, music, and culture. Kolkata the historic capital of the British Rajs has often been called the cultural and intellectual capital of India, and it boasts a thriving theater and cinema scene. The city’s architecture has a distinctly British feel it is also home to numerous Victorian buildings such as Victoria Memorial and the Gothic St. Paul’s Cathedral.
moreTours in Sikkim. After visiting Mumbai or Delhi, or any other Indian city for that matter, Sikkim feels like the perfect place to rejuvenate. The air is cleaner in this small mountain state, the views fantastic, and the atmosphere incredibly peaceful. The fluttering prayer flags remind one of its neighboring countries of Tibet and Bhutan. Sikkim is the most beautiful state in India, and it surely ranks among one of the last few utopias on the planet.
moreAssam and Kaziranga tours. Assam is a beautiful and diverse state with an incredible range of cultures and landscapes located in the northeast of India. Home to the famous one-horned Rhino, Majuli Island, and the architectural marvels of the Ahom. Come and explore tea plantations and see rich flora and fauna and fare wildlife on the verge of extinction.
moreTours featuring Odisha, formerly known as Orissa, might be one of the poorest states in the country, but it boasts of a rich cultural heritage and a huge concentration of religious and historical monuments which ensure that it keeps attracting the odd tourist or two. Odisha is as off-the-beaten-path as it gets and if you’re in an adventurous mood, this might just be the place to be.
moreThe state was a cradle for Buddhism and Jainism, and as a result, century-old temples, monasteries, universities, and shrines can be found here. Bodhi Tree, the place where Buddha received his enlightenment and Nalanda University, the first residential university of the world, bare witness to centuries of knowledge and teachings. Bodhgaya, where Buddha gained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, a town dating back to the year 500 BC, is also located here.
moreTours in Chhattisgarh an incredibly remote region in India, a trip to this part of the country is not like anything else you’ve ever seen. Tourist infrastructure is non-existent, and public transportation very poor, but that has not stopped travelers from visiting Chattisgarh, the most densely forested state in the country, home to some of its most beautiful natural reserves and waterfalls.
moreTours in Meghalaya, nicknamed the ‘Scotland of the East’ by early European settlers, Meghalaya has always ranked among the most beautiful states in India. Meghalaya is a must-visit for nature lovers. Dense forests occupy more than 60% of the state, and you get to see all kinds of plants and animals here. The deep valleys and enchanting hills also ensure that the ‘abode of clouds’ never fails to sweep you off your feet, making you fall in love with its raw natural beauty.
moreTours in Nagaland, one of the most untouched places in India, and its stunning hills and valleys present an otherworldly image that lures the adventure-lover in you. Once considered to be one of the most dangerous places in the country because of its violent natives, the state has now given into development and the South accepts tourists with open arms.
moreThe Andaman & Nicobar Islands, over 500 volcanic islands scattered in the Bay of Bengal, of which only around 30 are inhabited. The Nicobar Islands are out of bounds for foreign travelers. The lush green islands of the Andaman group have a colorful historical past, with strings of invasions by the French, Dutch, Japanese and British, raging wars between settlers and the native tribes.
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