East India Tourism

It was in the East India where early industrialization took place. The development was a result of rich hinterland, access to river and ocean commercial transport and British investment in technology. Many of India's largest corporate houses still dwell in Calcutta. Most of India's steel industry is located in Bihar and West Bengal region due to its proximity to coal/ iron ore belt here.

However there are few states in the north east, that are lightly touched by time and history. The dense forests of north east have in abundance rhinos, orchids and birds and butterflies. There still prevails the tribal life that is unknown and unconcerned about modern upheavals.

Kolkata
Once a regal and imposing Kolkata city is worth admiring and love. It presents a unique blend of 19th century Europe and the throbbing vitality of a metropolis of teeming millions. The city has given some of the India's finest art, theater, literature, films, and culture, and personalities- an output that has influenced the very course of Indian history. The names associated with Kolkata are - Tagore, Satyajit Ray, Mother Teresa and Mrinal Sen.

Kolkata has many places to visit like the Jain Temple, Zoological Gardens, Victoria Memorial & drive past Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, Fort Williams, Secretariat Building and Old Court House Street.

Bihar
In eastern part of India, Bihar is situated such that it has the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal to its north and the states of Orissa, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh flanking its sides. Bihar is always remembered for it has strong association with ancient India and specially with Buddhism. The Word "Bihar" has been derived from "Vihara" meaning Buddhist Monasteries.

Patna, the capital city of Bihar, was called Patliputra. Bihar is the fascinating land of great religious leaders like Gautama Buddha, Lord Mahavir and Guru Gobind Singh.

Orrisa
Also known as Soul of India, Orissa is located on the east coast. The land of diverse past and culture and the modern today. The mystical state has inspiring monuments, thousands of master craftsmen, numerous wildlife sanctuary, stunning landscapes and many other attractions.

Assam
Assam is the land of sprawling tea gardens, folk songs and dances, fine silks(paat and muga), with a wide river meandering through.

Many years ago, Assam was part of Pragjyotisha. The uniqueness of this state lies in its folk songs and dances(Bihu songs). Assam is also famous for the Kajiranga Wild Life Sanctuary, which has rare one-horned rhinoceros.