Northeaster Holidays – Where Your Mind, Body and Soul Find Solace

North-east India is a heady mix of eight states well-known for their splendor and variety. The eight jewels that comprise the region are Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim and should be part of your north east travel package. After Indian independence, Darjeeling became a part of the West Bengal state and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Darjeeling tourism packages are very unique and enchanting for tourists – both Indian and foreign. Mention Darjeeling and it evokes many images – Queen of the Hills, lush green tea gardens, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, sturdy Gorkhas and amazing views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Going beyond these images, Darjeeling has much to offer in terms of its cultural diversity, education and exciting opportunities for lovers of adventure sports. Tourists from across the globe travel to Darjeeling to delve into the mesmerizing beauty of the Himalayas. The charm of exploring the natural beauty of this destination in the Darjeeling Toy Train is simply unparalleled. Buddhist Monasteries are other famous attractions of Darjeeling.

The Darjeeling hill resorts are dotted with several places of tourist interest. Those looking to rejuvenate themselves can plan a short trip of two to three days in Darjeeling. Once can spend a happy holiday scuttling between tea backyards, experiencing a joy ride in the popular Darjeeling Himalayan Trains and taking those relaxing strolls around the malls. The Museum of Natural History is a major attraction in Darjeeling. It boasts of a fine collection of Himalayan animals, reptiles, birds and insects. You can also invest some time and money buying local artifacts from the several curio shops covering this mountain destination.