|
| |
|
| |
Sikkim |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Squeezed in between the two kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan, the Sikkim- Darjeeling region is a geographical wonderland. The Khang-chen-dzonga (world’s 3rd highest peak) dominates both the thoughtscape and the landscape of Sikkim. The state has an amazing bio-diversity; its chief wealth being its flowers orchids, rhododendrons, magnolias, poppies, primulas. Sikkim enjoys an uncannily tropical climate in lower reaches having a variety of flowers, forests, birds and the butterflies. |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Darjeeling
Darjeeling, a former British hill station is also known as the Queen of the Himalayas’. Built on a narrow ridge jutting out into the Teesta basin, it looks across a wide expanse, to Himalayan peaks which stretch along the northern horizon. The tea gardens and the toy train just add to the whole atmosphere of the area. |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Sikkim
Having people from different ethnic groups Buddhism is a tangible presence here, its symbols seen everywhere. White prayer flags fluttering in the wind; boy-monks in maroon scampering on the streets, and gaudily painted monasteries splendid in their isolation. |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Goecha La Trek |
|
| |
|
For the people of Sikkim, Kanchenjunga is more than just the third highest peak in the world; it is believed to be the abode of the state’s patron diety. This trek takes one right up close to the big mountain, through forests of rhododendrons, orchids, pine and magnolia. to the higher valleys and the rolling meadows used for grazing by the gentle yak-herding Lepchas. |
|
| |
|
More... |
|
| |
Sandakphu Trek |
|
| |
|
An easy but rewarding trek which offers spectacular views of Everest and Kunchenjunga. |
|
| |
|
More... |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Back |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
