IRCTC's Northeast tour package: Destinations covered, fare and all you need to know
Northeast India, consists of eight states — Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Tourism in this area is based around the unique Himalayan landscape and culture distinct from the rest of India. Northeast India is considered as one of the most gorgeous and blessed by mother nature as even a tiny stream here resembles picturesque.
So are you in the mood for a scenic getaway in the lap of nature? Escape to the quiet hills and calm valleys of the Northeast. IRCTC has launched a flight package to Northeast India. The region offers unforgettable visits for tourists interested in wild life, religious, cultural and ethnic tourism, river cruises, golf and a host of others. There is also great scope for mountaineering, trekking and adventure tourism in the region.
About destinations:
Bagdogra: Bagdogra is a city in the Naxalbari CD block in the Siliguri subdivision of the Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It is a part of the Greater Siliguri Metropolitan Area. Bagdogra is well connected by air from four major cities of India – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. It has a railway station named Bagdogra Railway Station. Bagdogra Airport is now a customs Airport.
Kalimpong: A beautiful hill town in North Bengal which can be reached from either Siliguri or Darjeeling. It is popular for its panoramic valley views, Buddhists monasteries, churches and Tibetan handicrafts.
Gangtok: Situated in the eastern Himalayan range, state capital Gangtok combines a modern, resort town style with ancient spiritual beliefs and an impressive natural heritage. Mountain views act as the backdrop to holidays in Gangtok, where much of the focus also lies on the monasteries, shrines, and temples of this old centre of Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage.
Darjeeling: Famous throughout the world for the tea it grows and the great view of Kanchenjunga range of mountains that it offers. It is also known for its richness in cultural & natural heritage and the famous toy train that has been declared a UN heritage.
