Hill Stations and Mountain Towns of India
1. Darjeeling- West Bengal Hills - 2134 m West Bengal's main attraction; Darjeeling is separated from Nepal and Bhutan by snow-capped peaks and lies in the North East foothills of the Himalayas. Take a break from rowdy cities during your India trip to experience the cool mountain air of this charming hill station, surrounded by emerald tea plantations, and home to a fascinating mix of Indian, Nepalese, and Bhutanese people. You can wander through lush green forests, enjoy the fresh mountain air and explore brightly colored Buddhist monasteries. In the end, you can toast your visit with a steaming cup of Darjeeling - the champagne of teas. This is an excellent spot to begin a North East India tour into the Himalayas and the gateway to the relatively undiscovered state of Sikkim and neighboring Bhutan. 2. Gangtok- East Sikkim - 1400-1700m The name Gangtok means 'hill top' and is the capital of Sikkim, a beautiful province that many travelers forget to add to their India itin...