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East
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East India cites details are given
below. Please click the cites name for detailed information.
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Gangtok
Gangtok is located in the North Eastern part of India in the
lower Himalayas in the state of Sikkim. The city is
situated at an altitude of about 1780 m above the
sea level and enjoys a mild temperate climate
throughout the year.
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Darjeeling
Darjeeling, a land of breathtaking
beauty surrounded by Majestic Himalayas is one of
the most magnificent hill resort in the world. The
lively white magnolias, the amazing forests of
silver fir, vibrant green hills steeped in splendor,
the flaming red rhododendrons – all under the
blanket of azure sky, collectively confounds
Darjeeling as the Queen of Hill Stations of India.
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Ranking among the four major metropolis of India, Kolkata
retains the aura of days long gone by weaving the
intense and fun loving past and present into a
charming fabric.
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Patna has magnificently combined
the rich heritage and culture of the past with
modernity and has emerged as an important center for
tourism in the entire Eastern region. Apart from
that, Patna is also known for its rich past since it
was the center for learning and spiritual
enlightenment in ancient India.
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Rajgir is just 15 kms from Nalanda
is located the complex of temples and monasteries.
It is one of the most important tourist places in
India. Being located in a valley, Rajgir is a very
scenic place. The small hill town is covered with
lush green forest which adds to the beauty of the
place.
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This is where Prince Gautama
attained enlightenment under the sacred Asvatta tree
(Bodhi tree) and became known as Lord Budha. This is
one of the four most sacred pilgrimage places for
the Buddhists.
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Trying to know about Guwahati will
tell you that earlier it was known as Pragjyotishpur
(the City of Eastern Light). Having got its name
from two Assamese words, “Guwa”, meaning areca nut
and “Haat”, meaning market, it is positioned in the
north eastern state of Assam.
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