The land-locked Indian state nestled in Himalayas is small but beautiful . The thumb shaped land has Gangtok as its capital.It is situated in the ecological hotspot of lower Himalayas. Sikkims hotsprings are known for medical and theraupetic values.
Sikkim is divided into East Sikkim, west sikkim, north sikkim, south sikkim based on the tourist destinations. Sikkim gives a scenic variety of sites like Chungthang, the starting point of river Teesta is rich in biodiversity with variety of orchids ,plants and wild-life is 95 kms. from Gangtok. Yumthang,the breath taking scenic granduer at an elevation of 11'800 ft and 10km. from Gangtok. Hotsprings on the left bank of Lachung chu is worth seing. Teesta river runs across the length of Sikkim,where it is fed by snowmelting mountains and rains. Tsogmo lake has exotic landscape in etire Sikkim.
Coming to West Sikkim zone , Pemayangtse monastery occupies a prominent place among them.Pelling, Sanga-choling monastery,Khecheoparin lake, Yuksam, Dubdi monastery etc are important travel destinations.Barsey rhododendron sanctuary in the South-west corner of West Sikkim.
The NorthSikkim is known for its abundant rhododendron trees and shrubs.Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary is famous.The picturesque Yumthang river flows through the sanctuary.Yumthang is popular as "valley of flowers". It is enrinched by several hotsprings. Places not to be mised here are Kabi Lungehok, Phodong monastery,Lanchung, Lachen,Thangu and Guru-dongmar lake. "Kanchendzonga national park" is known for its incompatible natural beauty and is home to the 3rd highest peak in world i.e. Mt.Kachendjunga.
In South Sikkim, Namchi one of the most preffered tourist destination in Sikkim and it means "sky high" and u know you will "fly high" in the picture perfect views and scenic charm. It is famous for the statue for Guru Rinpoche, which is 100 feet high. Other places here include Temi gardens, Ravangla, Phu Tsa Chi. Ravangla is the second largest Budhist monastary and one can view Mt.Narshing, Pelling from here.
One shouldn't miss a walk around on MG Marg. Sikkim is a shopper's paradise and is famous for eye-catching articles. Rumtek Dharma chakra centre , Directorate of Hnadicraft and Handloom provides them at quite affordable price. Gangtok "the little italy" serves you the great food.
Feel the peace and quiet being one with the nature and close to almighty as sacred words mingle with whispering prayer wheels in the monasteries like Pemayangtse, Rumtek, Phodeng, Phemsang etc..
Trekking, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, river rafting, Yak safari, mountains, glaciers,lakes, rivers, passes ,hotsprings, waterfalls........ What not!!!! Sikkim is awesome.
Sikkim is divided into East Sikkim, west sikkim, north sikkim, south sikkim based on the tourist destinations. Sikkim gives a scenic variety of sites like Chungthang, the starting point of river Teesta is rich in biodiversity with variety of orchids ,plants and wild-life is 95 kms. from Gangtok. Yumthang,the breath taking scenic granduer at an elevation of 11'800 ft and 10km. from Gangtok. Hotsprings on the left bank of Lachung chu is worth seing. Teesta river runs across the length of Sikkim,where it is fed by snowmelting mountains and rains. Tsogmo lake has exotic landscape in etire Sikkim.
Coming to West Sikkim zone , Pemayangtse monastery occupies a prominent place among them.Pelling, Sanga-choling monastery,Khecheoparin lake, Yuksam, Dubdi monastery etc are important travel destinations.Barsey rhododendron sanctuary in the South-west corner of West Sikkim.
The NorthSikkim is known for its abundant rhododendron trees and shrubs.Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary is famous.The picturesque Yumthang river flows through the sanctuary.Yumthang is popular as "valley of flowers". It is enrinched by several hotsprings. Places not to be mised here are Kabi Lungehok, Phodong monastery,Lanchung, Lachen,Thangu and Guru-dongmar lake. "Kanchendzonga national park" is known for its incompatible natural beauty and is home to the 3rd highest peak in world i.e. Mt.Kachendjunga.
In South Sikkim, Namchi one of the most preffered tourist destination in Sikkim and it means "sky high" and u know you will "fly high" in the picture perfect views and scenic charm. It is famous for the statue for Guru Rinpoche, which is 100 feet high. Other places here include Temi gardens, Ravangla, Phu Tsa Chi. Ravangla is the second largest Budhist monastary and one can view Mt.Narshing, Pelling from here.
One shouldn't miss a walk around on MG Marg. Sikkim is a shopper's paradise and is famous for eye-catching articles. Rumtek Dharma chakra centre , Directorate of Hnadicraft and Handloom provides them at quite affordable price. Gangtok "the little italy" serves you the great food.
Feel the peace and quiet being one with the nature and close to almighty as sacred words mingle with whispering prayer wheels in the monasteries like Pemayangtse, Rumtek, Phodeng, Phemsang etc..
Trekking, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, river rafting, Yak safari, mountains, glaciers,lakes, rivers, passes ,hotsprings, waterfalls........ What not!!!! Sikkim is awesome.
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Hey thanks for sharing such a great information on Sikkim, i have visited sikkim so would like to add my words as per my knowledge about Sikkim was that Sikkim is inhabited by numerous indigenous clans now following an almost Spartan Buddhist way of life. In the 1700s Sikkim was invaded by Nepal and power swung between the Nepalese monarchy and the native Sikkimese until the arrival of the British in India. An alliance with the British enabled Sikkim to attain independence from Nepal and it become a sovereign Kingdom until 1975 when it seceded to India. Through the British reign, Sikkim served as the primary trade route to Tibet, Bhutan and Myanmar giving it great strategic and economic importance.
Great post. Sikkim is a lovely place. I had been to Pemayangtse Monastery and khanchendzonga. On the way to Pemayangtse Monastery, you can view the sunrise and excellent view of the khanchendzonga and the adjoining peaks. From here the Nepal valley can also be seen. The Pemayangtse Monastery is the epicenter of the monastic network of Sikkim that contains the Dzongri, Sangachoeling and Tashiding monasteries.
Hi..This was amazing post.I will visit there as soon as possible.Its really useful for all of the visitors.
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