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EASTERN VISTAS
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CALCUTTA
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Starting a small British settlement on the Hooghly
about 300 years ago, Calcutta grew to be the brilliant capital of British India
and a centre of their commercial interests in the east. Calcutta is also known
for its devotion to the arts .
Around Calcutta : Belur Math ( 16 kms ), Dakshineshwar Temple ( 20 kms ), Santiniketan (167 kms ), Vishnupur(201 kms ).
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A popular hill station, picturesquely located on a ridge 2123 m high, Darjeeling is noted for its fine tea. It offers splendid views of the snowcapped Himalays and of the Kanchenjunga Peak.
Places of interest: Tiger Hill, Senchal Lake, Ghoom Monastery, Dhirdham Temple, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens.
Around Darjeeling : Takdah ( 26 kms ), Kurseong ( 32 kms ), Mirik (49 kms ).
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GANGTOK 
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Sikkim, with its spectacular
scenery, exotic orchids, Buddhist monasteries and mountain trails, is a
splendid holiday destination. Gangtok, its capital, offers superb views of the
Kanchenjunga range. Places of interest: Tsuk-La-Khang, Institute of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary, Enchey Monastery.
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GUWAHATI
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The green state of
Assam has old towns with fine monuments and splendid wildlife reserves -
the home of the rare one-horned rhinoceros. Guwahati, its capital, is the ideal
base for visits to the state.
Places of interest: Kamakhya Temple, Umananda, Navagraha and Janardhan Temples, Assam State Museum. |
SHILLONG 
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The capital of the state of
Meghalaya, Shillong is a pretty hill town with lakes, grassy downs, pine
scented hillsides, English cottages and a fine golf course.
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AGARTALLA
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Tripura, a tiny wooded state,
was once a royal principality. Its capital, Agartala, has old palaces and
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