How
to describe countless waterfalls, snowcapped mountains, beautiful flowers,
mountain sides covered with trees, pebble scattered riverbeds, absolute silence
broken with the sound of water falling from mountains or roaring in the
streams.
You
get this and much more in Sikkim.
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| Zero Point in North Sikkim |
Sikkim
has always been an enigma for me and thus an eventual choice for our vacation.
In
the midst of Himalayas, Sikkim is nestled between three countries - Tibet on
the north, Nepal on its west, Bhutan on its east.
I
did a 9 day trip starting from 8th November 2014 to Sikkim covering
Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung and Pelling. What followed was an adventure, an
experience which is beyond words and photographs.
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| Bagdogra - Gangtok - Lachen - Lachung - Pelling |
We
were two couples – 4 adults and a kid (3 year old) travelling to the extreme
cold of Sikkim (compared to the weather in Mumbai).
Day
|
Place
|
Details
|
Night Stay At
|
|
Day 1
|
Sat
|
Mumbai - Bagdogra - Gangtok
|
Upon arrival at Bagdogra, proceed to Gangtok. Will reach late
evening. Head to M.G. Road for dinner
|
Gangtok
|
Day 2
|
Sun
|
Gangtok
|
After breakfast proceed to:
1. Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) 2. Nathula Pass 3. Baba Mandir 4. Tukla Valley Late evening for shopping at Lal Bazaar & M G Road. |
Gangtok
|
Day 3
|
Mon
|
Gangtok to Lachen
|
Early morning leave for Lachen. enroute see :
1. Tashi View Point 2. Seven Sister waterfall |
Lachen
|
Day 4
|
Tue
|
Lachen to Lachung
|
Early morning leave for:
1. Gurudongmar Lake 2. Chopta Valley Post lunch head to Lachung |
Lachung
|
Day 5
|
Wed
|
Lachung
|
Visit:
1. Yumthang Valley (22 kms from Lachung), 2. Zero Point (another 18 kms), 3. Mt. Katao (Optional) 4. Hot water springs and Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary (Optional) Evening rest in the hotel. |
Lachung
|
Day 6
|
Thur
|
Lachung to Gangtok
|
Early morning head to Gangtok. Post Lunch:
1. Rumtek Monastry 2. Hanuman Tok 3. Ganesh Tok
4. Enchey Monastry
|
Gangtok
|
Day 7
|
Fri
|
Gangtok to Pelling
|
Leave for Pelling Via Ravangla. Enroute see:
1. Bon Monastery
2. Buddhist Park
|
Pelling
|
Day 8
|
Sat
|
Pelling
|
See:
1. Pemayangtse Monastery 2. Rabdentse Ruins 3. Khecheopalri Lake 4. Kangehendzonga Waterfalls 5. Rimbi Water fall
6. Sinshore Bridge
|
Pelling
|
Day 9
|
Sun
|
Pelling - Bagdogra - Mumbai
|
Pelling to Bagdogra
|
Mumbai
|
Before
starting the trip, I did an extensive research on Sikkim – Its geography,
climate, people, culture, places to see, things to do, things to eat etc…
I
will be covering my vacation in phases, giving you as much information as
possible and sharing my experience of the trip.
To
give you a head start enjoy the few clicks:
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| Himalaya Range from the Airplane |
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| Buddhist Park at Ravangla |
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| Enroute Gurudongmar Lake |
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| Enroute Nathula Pass |
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| Gurudongmar Lake |
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| View from Tukla Valley |
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| Bridge decorated with colourful prayer flags |
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| Teesta River |
.JPG "Thangu Village") |
| View from Thangu Village |
Detailed
stay in Sikkim to follow….
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