Chosen by KINGS for its beauty, climate and poise, this hill town has a history engraved into the Mountains. Originally, a part of Bhutan, it merged with Darjeeling after 1856 Anglo - Bhutan war, itflourished as a Wool Trading Center with Tibet till 1950.Nestled in the lush green ranges of the Himalayas, this hill station of "The Raja", has an incredible stunning backdrop of towering snow capped peaks with its hills conversed in monsoon forests. this was once the Summer Capital Of Biritish Viceroys. With them came the Missionaries who established schools and churches that today are over hundred years old.The military use it as their headquarter for the entire north east region of India. This exoctic town of beautiful people mystical and enchanting, with a rare ethnic blend of hill people has a tradition of hospitality from the days of the muule caravans of the old.Even today, the town is a Pandora's Box, a converging place for various ethnic groups. The Churches, The Temples and The Monasteries decote the faith and religion alive in perfect harmony.