Excursions

Kaliabor is a sub-division town of the Nagaon District. It served as the headquarters of Barphukans, a general, during the Ahom reign.

Hojai, a sub-divisional town, is popularly known as the 'Granary of Assam'. The town is the centre of the Agar perfume industry and is an important wholesale market for rice.

Doboka Town is known for the ruins from the Doboka Kingdom. The Akashiganga Waterfall and villages like Jamunamukh, Kampur and Hawraghat are located near Doboka.

Kampur is a small town situated in the Nagaon region, on the banks of the Kopili River, one of the tributaries of the Brahamaputra River. The town is bounded by Chaparmukh, Phulaguri, Kathiatali and Jamunamukh villages.

Manesar is a fast developing industrial town situated in Gurgaon district of Haryana. Located near the city of Gurgaon, Manesar enjoys heavy influx of tourists all round the year. Manesar is located on NH 8 and it is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, etc. English, Hindi and Haryanvi are the most common languages used at Manesar.

Manesar lies on the outskirts of the city of Gurgaon, which has earned it the name �New Gurgaon�. Being a part of the National Capital Region (NCR), Manesar has a well-developed infrastructure that meets the modern requirements.

Nuh is situated about 45 km south of Gurgaon on the Delhi-Alwar Road and is a town in Mewat district in the state of Haryana. The town assumed importance in the time of Bahadur Singh of Ghasera because of the trade in Salt which was manufactured in the neighbouring villages.

To the west of the town is a fine masonry tank of red sandstone with a chhatri possibly connected with the name of Chuhi Mal, adorned with beautiful floral designs. The tomb of Sheikh Musa, an exemplary structure combining the Muslim and Rajput forms of architecture, is at a distance of about 2 and a half kilometres from town. It is famous for its shaking minarets. The shaking of the minarets can be felt distinctly.

Gorubathan, also known as Sombare, is one of the towns situated in the Kalimpong sub-division of Darjeeling district in West Bengal. It lies between 26°58'N to 88°42'E and has an average elevation of 417 m. Gorubathan is located on the east bank of Neora River that flows through the state of West Bengal.

The town owes its name to the weekly village market that is held on every Monday, known as Sombar. There are several ancient testimonies like Dalim Fort that provides a glimpse into the history of the region. Lava and Faforkheti are some of the major tourist attractions in Gorubathan. These destinations are popular for adventure activities like trekking, hiking and mountain climbing.

Rajabhatkhawa is a small scenic town located in the foothills of the Himalayas n the Jalphaiguri district of the state of West Bengal. The town is known for its beautiful landscape which is predominantly green owing to the thick forests which borders it from all sides. The famous Buxa Tiger Reserve is located close to Rajabhatkhawa and the town can be considered as the entry point to the Reserve since all necessary entry permits are issued to visiting tourists from here.

Suntalekhola is a small village and newly added tourist spot in West Bengal. It comes under Darjeeling district. It lies at an altitude of 750 m above sea level and is one of the untouched and unexplored tourist destinations in West Bengal.

Suntalekhola in Nepali means, 'orange stream'.

Lepchajagat is a small village and a hill station in West Bengal. Situated at an altitude of 2123 m above sea level, it lies close to Darjeeling, about 20 km away from it.

Earlier a quiet settlement of the Lepcha tribe, it became well known after the British expedition into the region. Now, a popular tourist spot, Lepchajagat is famous for views of Mount Kanchenjunga and the surrounding Himalayas from amidst hilly forests of rhododendron, pine and oak.

Sunrise and sunset from behind the Kanchenjunga and Darjeeling illuminated at night are some of the picturesque views afforded at Lepchajagat. It is also located close to other hill stations of the region such as Kurseong, Kalimpong, Tiger Hill and Jorepokhri.