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Mirik
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Located on the banks of a huge lake, the hill town of Mirik adds to North Bengal's bounty. Amidst the Himalayan Valley, Mirik has more to offer than just beautiful mountains and lakes. From boating experiences for your romantic getaway to temples for the faithful to orchids and gardens for the nature's child, West Bengal tourism is incomplete without Mirik. The well populated, yet not over crowded town also offers viewpoints for those quiet moments of introspection and traditional Indian Bazaars to splurge. Going to Mirik for the perfect hill station getaway is an idea you'll never go wrong in.
Kalimpong
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Kalimpong is a virgin hill station in West Bengal renowned for its panoramic valley views, Buddhists monasteries and churches and Tibetan handicrafts etc. 50 minutes east ofÊDarjeeling, Kalimpong is a hill station on the foothills of Shivalik ranges at an altitude of 1250 m overlooking the Teesta Valley. People say that the area was ruled by Bhutanese kings and was a forward post of the Bhutanese Army till the 19th century. Dotted with ancient Buddhist monasteries, centuries old churches and exquisite revered temples Kalimpong marks the Bhutanese history till it was wrested by British rulers. The Jang Dong Palriffo Brang (Monastery), Thongsa Gompa (Bhutanese Monastery) are some famous places to visit. Also make sure to visit the flower markets famous for its orchids and lovely bright flowers.
Brown House
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Fondly known as the ‘Pink City’, there are myriad interesting things to do in Jaipur when you are here on a long vacation. The stories of mighty kings and beautiful queens your granny narrated to you as a child comes alive the moment you step in the premises of the majestic Amber Fort and Nahargarh Fort. After exploring these royal architectures, go on a shopping spree at the famous Johri Bazaar, which is quite popular for its meenakari jewellery, and bandhani and block-printed fabric. Dedicate an entire day to the splendid City Palace complex that comprises Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces along with other old buildings. Cinema and art lovers can’t miss out on visiting the Rajmandir Cinema, a prominent tourist attraction in the city, also known as the ‘Pride of Asia’. Those with a religious bend must pay a visit to the spectacular Galtaji Temple, a pre-historic Hindu pilgrimage site, which is also known as the Monkey Temple owing to the presence of many tribes of monkeys in the region.
Galtaji Temple
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Galtaji Temple is an ancient Hindu religious centre situated around 10 km away from the city of Jaipur. The temple is also known as the Monkey Temple because of the presence of the several tribes of monkeys in the region. Situated in the Aravalli Hills, this age-old temple is surrounded by beautiful trees, fresh water springs and holy kunds (water tanks). Among these, the Galta Kund is the most important as it never gets dry. Constructed in pink sandstone, the temple showcases spectacular architecture and looks more like a palace than a common religious place. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy water of the kunds here cleanses all sins of a person.
Amba Vilas Palace
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Set in the centre of sprawling grounds, Amba Vilas Palace overwhelms at first sight. It was built nearly a century ago and designed by British architect Henry Irwin, who was the Madras state consultant. It stands on the same grounds of the old wooden palace which was burned down by fire. The building is a dramatic three-storied stone edifice built of fine gray granite. It has deep pink marble domes dominated by a five-storied 145 ft tower with a gilded dome topped by a single golden flag. It is built in the classic Indo-Saracenic style with its facade flaunting onion domes, turrets, minarets, cupolas, canopies with arches, intricate balconies, porches and colonnades. On Sundays and public holidays, the exterior of the palace is lighted up with some 97,000 light bulbs, which present an ethereal picture. The interiors are equally lavish—the ceilings are of carved mahogany, while beautiful stained glass windows and glazed tiled floors make for an opulent harmony. The palace also houses a huge collection of art and sculpture from all over the world.
