East India Hill Stations
The eastern part of India is blessed with some of the best Hill Stations in the world. Scores of tourists from other parts of the country as well as abroad come to enjoy the splendid beauty of these hill stations and make a memorable vacation.
The most famous hill stations of East India are Darjeeling and Gangtok. "Darjeeling" infers its name from the Tibetan word 'Dorje' which stands for a precious stone or the thunderbolt and 'ling' entailing place. Darjeeling and Gangtok are a tremendous combination of placidity, verdant hills, panoramic views and most especially the bewitching beauty of the mighty Kanchanjunga. These hill stations are notable for ambiance of desolation and they offer magnificent view of the immense plains, beautiful serene monasteries, tea plantations and orchard lying below.
The holidays to Darjeeling, an famous East Indian hill station become more enchanting and spellbinding when the journey is covered by Toy Train! Its tracks ascend from sea level to an elevation of over 7,500 ft in just about 70 km. It covers about 83 km in six or seven hours while passing through the breezes of mountains.
Other famous hill stations of East India are Tawang Hill Station, Shillong Hill Station Mirik Hill Station Kalimpong Hill Station. Enjoy your stay at these exotic places and make your change memorable for whole life.
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