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Shantiniketan, a university town is the fructification of the great Indian poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s extraordinary vision.

Located in West Bengal about 80 km from the capital Kolkata, this town attracts scores of tourists all year round. Its significance stems from the fact that Tagore lived here and wrote many of his great literary classics. Hence in the realm of Indian literature and history, Shantiniketan has carved out a niche for itself.

Belly dancers, India

The alluring peak of India rests on a hilltop at an approximate of 7000 ft hight.

Resting within the Sikkidim district of India, it is known for its enchanting twisting hilltops. A small quiet town rests in Ravangla, where the silence has lured into a beautiful and peaceful lullaby in India.

Prayer wheel, India

Understand a religion of a country or region, and you understand a major portion of the people's culture.

 

India is home to one of the many complex cultures in the world.  This may be due to the fact that it also houses more than just one major religion.  What makes things so spectacular is that they are able to live peacefully with each other.  A visit to Puri may show tourists how this is able to happen.

Jagganath Temple, Puri, India

The Land of White Orchid where time stands still.

 

A solitude to recover from ailments, a tranquility to enjoy trek trails. Kurseong is a quaint hill resort, secluded from tourist crowds. One can travel to its bountiful tea plantations for the exotic taste of Darjeeling tea.

Cose-up orchids, Kurseong, India

Konark home to the Sun Temple, amazing one third of Orissan Golden Triangle. 

Temples, architectural and cultural tours are some of rich enticing travel attractions Konark has to offer.

Anchient Hindu Sun Temple, Konark, India

Nestled on the banks of the river Bhagirathi, Murshidabad is known as the city of Nawabs.

 

Being the erstwhile capital of Bengal, the state presents a blend of historical past and cultural background. Possessing a magical charm and simplicity of its own, one of the first things that would strike the visitors is its historical monuments. The city also appears to be a farming and silk-weaving centre famous for its palaces, mosques, gardens, silk products.

Diwali Festival (Festival of light), India

Kalimpong is a hill station that offers the ideal getaway from the hot humid summer in India.

Kalimpong located between Siliguri and Gangtok offers a panoramic view of the mountain landscape. The road leading to Kalimpong is a sight for itself with the hills and the Teesta River combining to create an ethernal picture.

Mountain ridge, India

Yuksom, West Sikkim is a gateway to biosphere reserve; base for thrilling trekking and spiritual destination for Sikkim people.

Yuksom in West district of Sikkim holds a historical and spiritual reverence for the people of the state. In 1642, the first Chogyal was crowned here. The throne still holds the imprints of the ancient world. Dubdi monastery, the oldest in Sikkim has been declared a National Monument, and under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India.

Buddhist prayer flags, India