The untamed Eastern region of India, the perfect blend of wild and modern welcomes you with lush green valleys and abundant variety of flora and fauna. The scenic beauty of East India ranges from the tea-gardens of Assam, the lofty mountain ranges of Arunachal and Sikkim and magnificent temples and cultural heritage of Orissa and Bihar. Besides, the wild life sanctuaries, you can also visit tribal villages, whose diversified lifestyles predict yet another charm of India.

On your eastern India tour with TourPointIndia.com, your quest of rustic holidays amidst balmy beaches, terrific temples, marvelous monasteries and beautiful Buddhist monuments ends joyfully. Your East India tour package with us encompasses the incomparable holiday at Orissa, West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram and Meghalaya.

Tour Point India offers a vast variety of tourist attractions in the Eastern zone of India. The travel destinations in Orissa are Bhubaneswar-the state capital with its over a hundred temples-provides an ideal introduction to the rich cultural heritage of the state and Jagannath Puri, one of the four religious centers and important Hindu pilgrimage in India. Visits to the Lingaraja Temple, Rajarani Temple and Jagannath Temple are a must. Other temples of interest here are the Gundicha, Lokanath and Tota Gopinath and tanks like Sweta Ganga and indradyumna. With its famous Sun Temple, Konark is the high point of a visit to the Golden Triangle of Orissa. The temple, built in the 13th century and now in ruins, is replete with stone sculptures.

Dense forests engulf within them numerous wildlife sanctuaries, the original habitats of one horned Rhino, tiger and many other rare birds, animals and reptiles. The alluring thing that abound the region northeast is its diverse colorful ethnic cultures.
Your East India tour to West Bengal will let you experience the stimulating bustle and heat of Kolkata, the largest capital city. Established as a British trading post in the 17th century, the city rapidly grew, acquiring a life and vibrancy of its own. Its glory is still reflected in the buildings of Chowringhee and Clive Street, know as Jawaharlal Nehru Road and Netaji Subhash Road respectively.

Darjeeling in West Bengal is famous for its tea plantations, home of the legendary Darjeeling tea. Located about 7000ft. above sea level, is a beautiful hill station on a mountain ridge amidst delightful forest scenery. It is built on a long spur on the Senchal-Singalila range and is a tourist spot famous as a summer retreat for those living in the eastern plains. The trip to reach Darjeeling from New Jalpaiguri by the 'Toy Train' is a memorable experience. On your tour to Darjeeling, the places of tourist interest are the tea plantations, Observatory Hill, monasteries, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Conservation Breeding Centre, Tiger Hill and Lloyd Botanical Gardens.

Sikkim is the Himalayan wonderland offering lovely views and exotic orchids, and dense forest-trails. It is a virtual Shangri-La overlooked by Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak. Sikkim is attractive equally for the sightseer, adventure seeker and religious. In Sikkim, your East India tour gets more exciting.
Pemayangtse the small town of Sikkim is an important Buddhist religious center. It also offers a panoramic view of the eastern Himalayas to the travelers including the mighty Kanchenjunga peak that overlooks the town. Pemayangtse offers the adventure seeker a number of exciting trekking and hiking trails.

Gangtok, the capital city Sikkim, is the second smallest state of India. Famous for its monasteries and picturesque Himalayas views, Gangtok is one of the important hill-station of the country. Peaceful Chortens or Stupas, old monasteries, Do Drul Chorten temple, Orchid Sanctuary and the picturesque Tashi Ling that provides an astounding view of the Kanchenjunga range. Kalimpong is a city of quiet atmosphere with the dominant presence of monasteries and churches all across. Known for its bustling bazaars full of traditional handicrafts, orchids and nurseries, Kalimpong is located in the northern part of West Bengal, in the northeastern region of India. Kalimpong has three important gompas or monasteries: the Tharpa Choeling Gompa, the Tongsa Gompa and Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa. Visiting nurseries, which excel in the production of orchidsis a pleasant experience.

Other places that can be visited in Kalimpong are the Sericulture Research Institute, Dr Graham's Home and the adjoining chapel and the Nature Interpretation Center.