West Bengal Hillstations
Hilltop Trips India

West Bengal was formerly known as Vanga and was spread over a vast area. West Bengal is a land of natural beauty, exquisite lyrical poetry and enthusiastic people. Situated in the east of India, West Bengal is stretches from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the South. This state shares international boundaries with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Hence it is a strategically important place.

West Bengal state is a popular tourist destination for its cultural and natural beauty. Kolkata known as city of joy is the capital of West Bengal. Sunderbans is famous for tiger sanctuary. Kolkata is famous for Howrah bridge and many other tourist places.

The northern part of West Bengal is home to some of the best hill stations of India. Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Mirik, Siliguri are said to be the most exotic and natural places. Every hill station have something unique to offer. These hill stations are situated so high, that toy-trains have become a compulsion. A slow ride on the toy-train across the Himalayan range gives a chance to watch the natural greenery, spread on the vast and large mountains. The hill stations of West Bengal have a mix of Bengali, Nepalese, Bhutanese and Tibetan culture. Travel to these high altitude zones of West Bengal and make your India tour more satisfying.

Darjeeling

Only few hill stations in India come close to the beauty and magnificence of Darjeeling. Nestling at an altitude of 2134 m above sea level and 665 Km from Kolkata, Darjeeling has been the favorite hill station, even from the time of Britishers. Apart from enjoying a hot cup of pure Darjeeling tea, tourist visit this magnificent hill station to get unhindered views of Himalayas and especially of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Visitors line Tiger Hill even before Dawn to get a glimpse of sun rising on the world's third highest peak Mt. Kanchenjunga. On a clear day, the view is really breathtaking. As much as Darjeeling is famous , the way of reaching Darjeeling is equally famous. The toy train starting from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, a World Heritage Site, offers mesmerizing views of Eastern Himalayas. The many gompas and tea gardens add a calmness to the bustling hill station of Darjeeling.

Mirik

It is one of the most important and picturesque hill stations in West Bengal. With it's proximity to Siliguri (55 Km) and Darjeeling (49 Km), Mirik is fast developing into a major tourist destination. Situated at an altitude of of 1767 m above sea level, Mirik has some wonderful attraction to visit. The main attraction is the lake in the center of the hill station. The calm atmosphere and splendid views of the mighty Himalayas, are the major draw of the hill station. Here, you can see tourists indulging themselves in fishing, boating and taking a pony ride along the banks of the lake. It is a popular picnic destination as well among the many locales. Do not forget to visit temples of Shiva, Hanuman, and Goddess of Time. There is a temple dedicated to Singha Devi at a place called Debi Sthan. It is a revered temple among Hindus and is a hugely visited destination. Mirik is also a favored base for starting a trek tour into Himalayas.

Kalimpong

Located in the northern part of the state of West Bengal, in the northeastern region of India. It is adjacent to the state of Sikkim and near the Teesta River. It is set amongst the foothills of the mighty Himalayas at an altitude of 1250 m above sea level. Kalimpong is 50 km from Darjeeling and 80 km from Gangtok. The weather in Kalimpong is alpine. Summers (April-June) are mild and winters are cold (November-February). It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September.

Ajodhya

The 600-m. high Ajodhya Hills form a part of the Dolma Hill Range on the Bihar-Puruliya border. Ensure a special holidays with us.The green hills are shrouded in stillness. Pine, shimul, saal, shirish and segun trees fill the landscape, which changes colour with the seasons. The area is full of small and big peaks, the highest being Gorga-buru, 855 m. in height.

Kurseong

Nestled in the lush greenery of pine, fir and birch forests, at an altitude of 1,458 m., the picturesque tourist resort of Kurseong is a place of unforgettable charm 32 km away from Darjeeling, Scintillating Special Holidays with us.it is also the place where buses and taxis usually stop on their way between Siliguri and Darjeeling. Famous for its natural bounty of orchids, Kurseong is endearingly called Land of the White Orchid.

Phalut

Phalut in Tibetan means Peeled Summit or Denuded Peak, which describes it perfectly. Situated 23 km away from Sandakphu, Phalut stands on the Darjeeling-Sikkim-Nepal border. The Phalut Ridge is part of almost all the trekking routes in the Sikkim-Darjeeling region, and the culminating point of a number of shorter treks. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.

The Phalut peak is a universal favourite of trekkers. At an altitude of 3,600 m., it is a vantage point to experience the awesome beauty of the Himalayas. On clear days, one can have a great view of the Kanchenjungha range. The Everest however, remains hidden by peak No. XIII, a mountain shaped like an enormous armchair of snow. Explore Special Holidays with us.

Sandakphu

Situated at a height of 3636 m above sea level, might not be famous for any tourist destinations, but is a true paradise for all adventure lovers. Trek to the highest point on this hill station and you will get the never seen before views of the Himalayan Range. A long stretch of Himalayas from starting from Bhutan till Mt. Everest is visible. River Teesta flows through Sandakphu at quite a pace. The thundering River Teesta also offers a great option for adventure sports especially river rafting. Sandakphu is the only place in the world where you will find a Rhododendron and Silver fir forests. To reach Sandakphu, one has to nearly trek for 12 hrs from Maneybhanjan, which is the gateway to Sandakphu. You can also hire a Landrover from Maneybhanjan.