Located in the northeastern part of the India, in the eastern Himalayas, Sikkim is one of the smallest states in the country. The state's name is derived from the Limbu words su him, meaning "new house." The whole of Sikkim is divided into 4 zones - East, West, North and South. There are magnificent places to visit in each of these zones.
East Sikkim * Gangtok (capital) * Tsongmo Lake * Nathula Pass * Baba Mandir
West Sikkim *Pelling *Yuksum *Kaluk
North Sikkim *Gurudongmar Lake *Yumthang Valley *Zero Point
South Sikkim *Namchi *Ravangla *Borong
Kolkata - New Jaipaiguri (by train) New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok (by rented car)
Day 3 Start for Lachen early morning Duration of journey was about 7 to 8 hrs.
Stay over for 2 days 1 night
Day 5 Lake Gurudongmar Journey from Lachen to Gurudongmar starting at 4 am in the morning - reached Gurudongmar at around 10 am - from then headed off to Lachung ( another 8 to 9 hrs)
Day 7 Zero point and Yumthang Valley and back to Gangtok (some 12 hrs in total)
Important pointers while travelling to Sikkim
*Due to difficult terrains and unpredictable climate changes it is best to plan your trip well ahead with all the little details chalked out.
*Get the permits done in advance.
*Pack dry foods supplies and medicines.
*Renting shared vehicles makes the whole thing lot cheaper but you may have to adjust your plans and preferences. Thus we suggest renting personal vehicle for customised tours and exploring.
*Gorge on local food.
Let us know about your Sikkim tales. Bon voyage folks.
Published by Devlina Talapatra, who is just another Bengali woman proud of her Rabindrasangeet and Rosogolla roots ..... the typical mother still searching for the perfect balance, a struggling psychiatrist still figuring out why she is called a shrink
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