The Travel Guide To India
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Gangtok, the Lofty Hill Gangtok, at best, can be described as a fairy-tale place straight out of a story book! The beauty of the place is so mystifying and laced with spiritual meaning that you will find yourself getting lost in its haze. A trip to Gangtok means gazing upon colorful prayer-flags whipping in the [...]
There are several monasteries in Pelling. The famous among them is the Pemayangtse Monastery. The meaning of the word is ‘perfect sublime lotus’. The monastery goes back to 1705 and belongs to the Nyimgmapa sect. You can find the 7-tier resting place of Guru Rimpoche. If you come here during January-February, you can join in [...]
India >> Sikkim >> Yuksom, West Sikkim Yuksom was the capital of ancient Sikkim. It was also the origin of the Buddhist civilization in Sikkim. History aside, what makes Yuksom the paradise of Sikkim is its mystifying beauty. Elevated at a height of 1780mts, Yuksom was always considered a special place on the map of [...]
India >> Sikkim >> Pelling Pelling is among the more popular tourist spots in Sikkim. This little idyllic town is located in the western part of the state, some 133kms from Siliguri and 125kms from the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok. The route to Pelling is connected by bus and jeep service. The town is at [...]
India >> Sikkim >> East Sikkim In a continuation to our earlier post on East Sikkim, we now move on to the other parts of this region. As we told you in the previous post that East Sikkim is a very influential part of the state both in terms of administration and tourism, we have [...]
India >> Sikkim >> East Sikkim East Sikkim is the most influential region of the state. The seat of power, Gangtok, lies in this region. Gangtok is not just the administrative capital of the state. It also happens to be a favorite among the tourists. It has wonderful accommodation facilities for the people who travel [...]
Image by- Dibyendu India >> Sikkim >> Borong Borong in South Sikkim is the ideal destination for tourists who have a nature lover in them. The best way to visit Borong is from the New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri railway station. You can hire a car that takes you there. To save up on travel expenses, [...]
India >> Sikkim >> Ravangla Ravangla is located in the south of Sikkim, along the Gangtok-Gaysiling highway. The altitude is about 8000 feet above the sea-level. Ravangla is a new spot and it’s only recently that the place has opened up to tourists. The primary attraction of tourists making their way to this idyllic spot [...]
India >> Sikkim >> Tendong Hill The Tendong Hill in South Sikkim is a perennial favorite of the tourists. The prime reason why this Hill is such an important point on the tourist’s itinerary is that the view that it offers is among the best in the world. You can literally gaze down upon hills [...]
India >> Sikkim >> Tsongmo Lake/ Tsomgo Lake The Tsongmo Lake or Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim is perched on an altitude of 12,400 feet above the sea level. Tsomgo lake is about 1 km long. If you are visiting the Tsongmo Lake from Gangtok, it is expected to take about 3 hours to reach. You [...]
