SIKKIM- The Gem of India

Tripoto
19th Jan 2022
Photo of SIKKIM- The Gem of India by moket wanderer
Day 1

Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas between China's Yadong County in Tibet, and the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal in Bengal, South Asia. The pass, at 4,310 m (14,140 ft), connects the towns of Kalimpong and Gangtok to the villages and towns of the lower Chumbi Valley.

Natu La pass

Photo of Nathula by moket wanderer

Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some 40 kilometres from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colours of the lake.

Tsomgo Lake

Photo of Tsongmo Lake by moket wanderer
Day 2

Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, at an elevation of 5,430 m (17,800 ft) It is located in the Great Himalayas in the Indian state of Sikkim, and considered sacred by Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava—also known as Guru Rinpoche—founder of Tibetan Buddhism, who visited in the 8th century.

Gurudomgmar Lake

Photo of Gurudongmar Lake by moket wanderer

Gurudomgmar Lake

Photo of Gurudongmar Lake by moket wanderer
Day 3

The beauty of the mountain ranges and lush greenery in the state makes it the most ideal place for taking a break from your everyday busy life. This small yet plentiful state has so much to offer if you are ready to wander and explore. The Zero Point Sikkim is one such beautiful and hidden gem that lies in the northern region of the state.

Zero point

Photo of Zero Point Yumthang Valley by moket wanderer

Zero point

Photo of Zero Point Yumthang Valley by moket wanderer
Day 4

The Buddha Park of Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near Ravangla in South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It was constructed between 2006 and 2013, and features a 130-foot-high (40 m) statue of the Buddha, erected to mark the 2550th anniversary of the birth of Gautama Buddha, as its main attraction.

Buddha Park

Photo of Buddha Park by moket wanderer