Sikkim the land of enchanting beauty and natural serenity is one of the must visit destination in India. With Mt. Kachenjunga looking across the gorgeous valleys with rivers making its way through, its truly a mesmerizing scene. Sikkim boast of many wonderful and old Monasteries, beautiful location, exotic flora & fauna and hospitable folks. A visit to Sikkim will truly reawaken you senses.
The queen of hills" Darjeeling is a place which really need no expiations. Its magnificent location with the heritage Toy train chugging across and the hot aroma of the morning Darjeeling tea can really refresh you as the discover the beauty of the Mighty Kanchenjunga overshadowing you.
Kalimpong, is situated at an altitude of 1250 metres. Kalimpong has been a meeting point of the once 'three closed lands' on the trade route to Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. Kalimpong is situated about 51 km form Darjeeling and 77 km from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The beautiful mountain scenery and the abundance of flowers have made Kalimpong an attractive resort. The lifestyle of the local people reflect the social and religious influence of its neighbouring nations like Nepal, Tibet, Sikkim and Bhutan.
Although archaeological exploration of Bhutan has been limited, evidence of civilization in the region dates back to at least 2000 B.C. Aboriginal Bhutanese, known as Monpa, are believed to have migrated from Tibet. The traditional name of the country since the 17th century has been Drukyul, Land of the Drokpa (Dragon People), a reference to the dominant branch of Tibetan Buddhism that is still practiced in the Himalayan kingdom.
Nepal officially the Democratic Republic is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. With an area of 147,181 square kilometres (56,827 sq mi) and a population of approximately 27 million (and nearly 2 million absentee workers living abroad), Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass[9] and the 41st most populous country. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. Specifically, the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim border Nepal.
The history of the Dooars is very old. According to current historical research carried out by Sailen Debnath, an eminent scholar of the region, the Dooars was the seat of the medieval Kamata kingdom. Kamatapur emerged as a sovereign state from the middle of the seventh century. Most probably, Nalrajar Garh in Chilapata Forest was the earliest capital of Kamatapur, and subsequently through various ups and downs the capital was shifted to Mainaguri and then to Prithu Rajar Garh before its final shifting to Gosanimari, an ancient port-town since the seventh century.
