Happy Holidays

11/06/2015

If you're ready to ditch the car, there's a whole new way to explore the country

27/05/2015

Head down to “pig beach” on Big Major Cay in Exuma and dive right in to the crystal-clear waters alongside the swine.

27/05/2015

Coinciding with the coronation of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Social Forestry Day, 100 Bhutanese will plant 50,000 trees in one hour on June 2, 2015. This mass tree plantation event is an attempt to beat the current world record of 40,885 trees planted by 100 heads in one hour. Parti…

26/05/2015

Lava and Loleygaon are two quaint mountain hamlets in Darjeeling district under Kalimpong block and surrounded by forests. Altitude of Lava is 7,700ft while Loleygaon (also known as Kaffer village) is at a lower altitude of 5,500ft. Since they are close to each other (about one hour driving distance between the two), most tourists make a combined visits to these two places. You can reach via Kalimpong or Garubathan. If you are visiting Kalimpong, you can make a great day trip to Lava and Loleygaon from there.

19/05/2015

Situated in a picturesque location at a distance of 92km from Gangtok, Namchi is a tourist hot spot in Sikkim. The place offers panoramic views of Darjeeling, Kalimpong hills and other snow-tipped mountains with vast stretches of beautiful valleys.
The area rose to popularity recently with the er****on of the world's tallest statue of Guru Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Sikkim. Namchi is known for its Buddhist monasteries, high mountain peaks and unmatched view points. The town is at a distance of 90km from Siliguri.
The main tourist attractions of Namchi are the Namchi Monastery, the Rolong Monastery, Samdruptse Hill which is a dormant volcano, the Tendong Hill, the Rock Garden, Doling Gompa, the Ngadak Monastery, Temi Tea Garden and the Char Dham.
In the month of February Namchi hosts an annual flower show which is the largest in Sikkim and showcases a huge variety of orchids among other flowers

12/05/2015

Pelling is today the second biggest tourist destination in the state of Sikkim after Gangtok. Its main attraction is the breathtaking view it offers of the Khangchendzonga and surrounding ranges, as well as the easy access it provides to tourist spots in the area.Pemayangste monastery is less than a kilometre from Pelling, while a 40 minute walk on the hill opposite the monastery takes you to Sanga Choling monastery built in 1697, one of the first in the state. Pelling’s serene environment and picturesque setting is perfect for nice nature walks and small treks. A destination for all seasons, Pelling has hotels and resorts catering to all budgets..Pemayangste monastery is less than a kilometre from Pelling, while a 40 minute walk on the hill opposite the monastery takes you to Sanga Choling monastery built in 1697, one of the first in the state. Pelling’s serene environment and picturesque setting is perfect for nice nature walks and small treks. A destination for all seasons, Pelling has hotels and resorts catering to all budgets.
Named after the guardian deity of Sikkim, Khangchendzonga a festival is held at Pelling every year. It offers a host of fun activities like white-water rafting on the Rangit, kayaking, promotional trekking, mountain biking, sightseeing, traditional sports and bird- watching.
The festival also includes Flower exhibitions, traditional crafts and ethnic food and costume stalls. Cultural folk dances and music add colour and sound to the festivities. The festival is aimed at balancing all diverse aspects of the area to produce a holistic package showcasing its potential for tourism.

Places you can visit while you are at Pelling.

KANCHENDZONG WATER FALLS-
KHECHEOPARI LAKE
RIMBI WATERFALLS
SEWARO ROCK GARDEN-
DARAP CHERRY VILLAGE
RABDENTSE PALACE RUINS
PEMAYANGTSE MONASTERY
SINGSHORE BRIDGE
TASHIDING MONASTERY

23/04/2015

2015 is declared as the Visit Bhutan Year in commemoration of the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth king of Bhutan. In celebration of the year 2015 as Visit Bhutan Year we the family of Bhutan Tourism and Holidays put together this special package for our guest…

21/04/2015

Rabdentse Pelling Sikkim

16/04/2015

Sikkim also known as Shikim or Su Khyim; is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The state is bordered by Nepal to the west, China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east. The Indian state of West Bengal lies to the south.
Sikkim is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest state after Goa in total area, covering approximately 7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi). Sikkim is nonetheless geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas; the climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine . Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, is located on Sikkim's border with Nepal . Sikkim is a popular tourist destination, owing to its culture, scenery and biodiversity. It also has the only open land border between India and China. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok

16/04/2015

Travel in the beat of your own drum

Travel to the beat of your own drum: http://tandl.me/1CBmgjH

07/04/2015

Kalimpong is a hill station in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located at an average elevation of 1,250 metres (4,101 ft).[2] The town is the headquarters of the Kalimpong subdivision, a part of the district of Darjeeling Kalimpong is known for its educational institutions, many of which were established during the British colonial period.[4] It used to be a gateway in the trade between Tibet and India before China's annexation of Tibet and the Sino-Indian War.
Kalimpong, on a ridge overlooking the Teesta River, is a tourist destination owing to its temperate climate, magnificent Himalayan beauty and proximity to popular tourist locations in the region. Horticulture is important to Kalimpong: It has a flower market notable for its wide array of orchids; nurseries, which export Himalayan grown flower bulbs, tubers and rhizomes, contribute to the economy of Kalimpong

PLACES YOU CAN VISIT:

THONGSHA GUMPHA
THARPA CHOLING MONASTERY
NEORA NATIONAL PARK
DEOLO HILL
MANGAL DHAM

24/03/2015

Places you can visit on your tour to Darjeeling.
Mirik
Mirik is a picturesque tourist spot nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India.[1] The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yok meaning "place burnt by fire".
Mirik has become a popular tourist destination for its climate, natural beauty and easy accessibility. The centre of all attraction is the Sumendu lake, surrounded by a garden on one side and pine trees on the other and linked together by an arching footbridge called Indreni Pull (Rainbow Bridge). A 3.5-km-long road encircles the lake and is used for walks with the view of Kangchenjungaon the far horizon. Boating on the quaint shikaras and pony riding are available.