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East India Holidays
Arunachal
Pradesh Holidays
Arunachal finds mention in the literature of Kalika Purana and Mahabharata.
This place is supposed to be the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas. It was
here that sage Parashuram washed away his sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King
Bhishmaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini.
Assam Holidays
Assam the rich, green land of rolling plains and dense forests is the gateway
to the north eastern part of India. The mighty Brahmaputra river that has
its origins in Tibet charts its majestic course through this state.
Orissa
Holidays
Situated on the coast along the Bay of Bengal, Orissa stands for its ancient
glory and modern endeavour. Endowed with nature's bounty, a 482 km stretch
of coastline with virgin beaches, serpentine rivers, mighty waterfalls,
forest-clad blue hills of Eastern Ghats with rich wild life, Orissa is dotted
with exquisite temples, historic monuments as well as pieces of modern engineering
feat. The land, while retaining its pristine glory, also offers the visitors
modern amenities.
Sikkim
Holidays
Small but beautiful. Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas . Spread
below the Mount Khanchendzonga (8534 mts), the third highest mountain in
the world, and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective deity. With
an area of 7,300 sq kms and measuring approx. 114 kms from the north to
south and 64 kms from east to west, the elevation ranges from 300 mts to
over 8540 mts above sea level.
West
Bengal Holidays
West Bengal is a land of natural beauty, exquisite lyrical poetry and enthusiastic
people. Situated in the east of India, West Bengal is stretches from the
Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the South. This state shares
international boundaries with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.