Weekend Getaways near Cooch Behar

A land of breathtaking beauty surrounded by rolling green tea plantations along with the majestic Kanchenjunga ranges towering above, Darjeeling is definitely one of the premier attractions of West Bengal. Darjeeling is arguably one of the most beautiful hill stations of India and is fondl...

Very few places in the world have a charm that never fades but only gets better with time, like fine wine. And Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim in Northeast India, is one of the finest examples of such places. Deriving its name from the Tibetan word for 'hillside’, and sitting at 1,600 ...

Formerly known as Yeddo or Lewduh, Shillong is a wonderful hilltown and the capital city of Meghalaya with the typical Himalayan charm which can be best experienced at its cafes where most tourists can be found having their favourite food with rock music or football which forms the very fa...

More than the land of oranges as its original name Sohra connotes, this 'wettest place on the planet' is a land of waterfalls and rainfall. The Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls, Dain Thlen Falls and Nohsngithiang Falls remain the top most attractions for nature lovers. Adventure ...

Kalimpong is about 2.5 hours away from Darjeeling and Siliguri. Located in the mid ranges of the Himalayas, known for its lush green slopes and deep rolling valleys, the hill station of Kalimpong is a traveller’s delight! The Teesta River separates the town from Sikkim and the site makes f...

One of the most important cities of North Bengal, Murshidabad comes with a rich history. Once a stunning example of grandeur, power, culture and beauty, the erstwhile centre of the nawabs was from where the revenue of the whole state of West Bengal went to the king in Delhi. Till date, M...

Tawang has always been in the midst of conflict and controversy. But if you look beyond the controversy, you'll discover beauty incomparable to any other. Tawang is well connected from Tezpur by air and rail and summer is the best time to visit and plan a holiday. Tawang sightseeing inclu...

Kurseong, located about 30 km from Darjeeling, is for travellers who are looking to get away from the chaos of typical hill stations. With tea gardens as the region's landscape, Kurseong is as charming as it is lively and a perfect weekend destination if you are in West Bengal. There ar...

The twin towns of Malda and English Bazaar make for an unusual holiday destination. Serving as a gateway to Bengal, one usually spots Malda on the way to Siliguri from Kolkata. Malda is a very small city, though the places surrounding it are considered to hold great architectural signif...

Namchi the capital of south Sikkim in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located at a separation of 78 kilometers from Gangtok and 100 kilometers from the town of Siliguri.Most of the general population of Namchi are Hindus and Buddhists. Dialects talked are Nepali, English and Hindi.Namchi...