Kolkata might not be a hilly terrain but make no mistake about the fact that it has a lot of hill stations around it. These places are beautiful, quaint and offer an amazing opportunity to unwind and relax. These weekend destinations near Kolkata are either part of the state of West Bengal or the neighbouring Sikkim. The nearest hill station from Kolkata is Mirik. Surrounded by coverlets of tea estates, orange orchards, cedar forests and cardamom plantations, Mirik is watered by Sumendu Lake. Darjeeling is nestled in the northern regions of West Bengal. Here, you can gaze open-mouthed at the mighty Kanchenjunga, take a ride aboard the charming Darjeeling toy train, scuttle around numerous tea gardens or drive up to Tiger Hill to catch a breathtaking sunrise.