Gangtok : Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim, situated at an altitude of 5,800 feet. Being the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok is geared to provide all modern facilities promising. . .
Pemayangtse Monastery : It is the oldest monastery of Sikkim established by Lhatsun Chempo. It belongs to the Nyingmapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located at hill top of 6840 ft. . . .
SINGHIK : The place offers one of the most spectacular and nearest view points to Mount Kangchendzonga and its ranges. You can also have solo view of Mount Janu which perhaps can be. . . .
Namchi : Namchi meaning Sky High. It is located at 5500 ft. altitude, commands a panoramic view of snow capped mountains. It is also Head-Quarter of the South Sikkim. It is about 78. . .
Bagdogra, Gangtok, Ravongla & Pelling 7 nights / 8 days Day 01 :
NJP or Bagdogra to Gangtok (4hrs drive) Gangtok Day 02 : Gangtok Full Day City Tour. . . .
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features
The Sikkim Himalayas, the epitome of the world's mountains, encompass a wonderland, which for sheer beauty and magnificence remains unbeaten elsewhere in the globe. . .
Jungle Safari in Dooars, Sikkim Dooars, Dooars in Sikkim, Sikkim jungleWildlife in Dooars safari, Elephant in DooarsThe Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary constitutes the forests of the...
Birdwatching or birding is the observation of birds as a recreational activity. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, or by listening for bird sounds..
White water rafting is a later entrant of adventure sport in Sikkim. Only the Teesta and Rangit rivers offer long stretches which are ideal for safe rafting. Teesta has been graded on the International scale at Grade 4.
Namchi : Namchi meaning Sky High. It is
located at 5500 ft. altitude, commands a panoramic view
of snow capped mountains. It is also Head-Quarter of the
South Sikkim. It is about 78 kms from Gangtok and 100
kms from Siliguri.
Tendong Hill : It is situated at 8530 ft.
altitude. It is a place of recluse for Buddhist lamas.
It is associated with the legends of Lepcha.
Temi Tea Garden : Only tea estate of the Sikkim where
one can see tea plantation, cultivation, production,
processing and testing as well.
Ravangla : Ravangla(7000 ft), saddled on the
ridge between the Menam(10800 ft) and Tendong (8500 ft)
peaks, is the Subdivisional Headquarters of the South
Sikkim. Situated on the state highway between Gangtok
and Pelling / Pemayangtse, Ravangla town and the
surrounding villages are ideal destination to experience
the rich cultural & natural heritage of Sikkim. It is
famous for its scenic beauty, which is a combination of
green forest, rocky and snowy mountain.
Menam Hill : It is situated at a 10,300 ft.
altitude. On a clear sunny day from here, it is possible
to see the plains of Bengal, Kalimpong and Darjeeling
hills and Indo-China border.
Borong : A small typical Sikkim Village with a
picturesque of paradise. There is a hot spring which is
known as 'Borong-Tisa-Chu'.
Dear Zigmee
Thanks for a fabulous time in North Sikkim, highlight of the trip were staying with Chopal and sonam lachenpa in lachen and the journey to Gurudargma (well worth the many hours in the jeep and the cold air). It wasn't hard to imagine just being over the border in