Few destinations offer such a combination of mountains, spirituality, history, tea, adventure and living culture. There are places one visits for scenery, and then there are places that stay with you long after the journey. Sikkim and Darjeeling belong to the second category. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, they combine snow-covered mountains, monasteries, temples, tea gardens, colourful cultures and magical tranquillity. For Indian travellers, they offer a journey into the