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Kalimpong, is a quaint town with colonial style architecture, hanging on the ridge over the Teesta River is a breath of fresh air. The town gives a panoramic view of the Himalayas, and the mighty Kangchenjunga. You will find a perfect cultural blend with Lepchas, Nepalese, British, Indian, Tibetan and Sikkimese living next to each other. Apart from being culturally diverse, Kalimpong is a house of more than 4000 species of flora that includes around 400 varieties of orchids.

I have a personal liking for hill stations, so last year I thought of visiting the capital city of Meghalaya that is Shillong. Shillong is a small but beautiful city between the clouds. I stayed there for two days and trust me if you want to cover the main destinations of Shillong 2 days are more than enough.

Darjeeling, a.k.a Queen of the Hills, is a beautiful hill station located in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas to the north of West Bengal. It is famous for its grand tea estates, fun toy train rides, scenic beauty, and food. If you plan on visiting Darjeeling, we recommend staying here for at least a week, as there’s so much to experience. Plus, it is close to several fantastic day trip-worthy destinations like Kalimpong, Tiger hills, and Gangtok.