There is no end to the natural blessings bestowed on the hilly Himalayan state of Sikkim of North East India. Nestled under the protective shadow of its guardian deity, Mount Khangchendzonga 8598mtrs , its sweeping landscape includes luxuriant meadows, slopes set aflame by carpets of rhododendrons, over 450 species of orchids, the confluence of the swirling waters of the Teesta and Rangeet rivers, mist laden peaks and much more. How much time we should spend in Sikkim to satiate our appetite for this beautiful, mystical and exotic area and I am interested to know all about this mystic land.
Posted On : 6/18/2009 8:27:43 AM
Maniam PS [Guru] Reward Points : 137200 Member Since : Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. It is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest in area after Goa. The thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and the east and Bhutan in the southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south. Despite its small area of 7,096 km 2,740 sq mi , Sikkim is geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas. The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine. Kangchenjunga, the world s third-highest peak, is located on the border of Sikkim with Nepal. Sikkim is a popular tourist destination owing to its culture, scenic beauty and biodiversity. Legend has it that the Buddhist saint Guru Rinpoche visited Sikkim in the 9th century, introduced Buddhism and foretold the era of the monarchy. Accordingly, the Namgyal dynasty was established in 1642. Over the next 150 years, the kingdom witnessed frequent raids and territorial losses to Nepalese invaders. It allied itself with the British rulers of India but was soon annexed by them. Later, Sikkim became a British protectorate and was merged with India following a referendum in 1975.
Posted On : 6/24/2009 1:26:55 AM
Shankar Chatterjee Reward Points : 1600 Member Since : Tuesday, June 23, 2009
You can divide your tour in three 3 Parts, while travelling to Sikkim. 1 North Sikkim Tour, 2 West Sikkim Tour and 3 East Sikkim Tour. 1 Place of Interest in North Sikkim : Phodong Monastery,Phensang Monastery, Singhik one of the most spectacular and closest views of Mt. Khangchendzonga and its ranges , Chungthang,Lachung,Yumthang, Lachen,Guru-Dongmar Lake. More or less 3 Nights and Four Days will be enough to complete these. 2 Place of Interest in West Sikkim : Pemayangtse Monastery The oldest monasteries in the State ,Rabdentse Ruins The Kings of Sikkim had ruled the State from this place ,Sanga-Choling Monastery,Khecheopalri Lake,Yuksom This was the first capital of Sikkim ,Tashiding Monastery, Varsey, Soreng This is a picturesque village with beautiful landscape . This side will also take 3 nights Four Days. 3 Place of Interest in East Sikkim : Enchey Monastery, Permanent Flower Show, Water Garden,Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, Ganesh Tok,Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre,Saramsa Garden,Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden,Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre,Namgyal Institute of Tibetology,Tashi View Point. IT will also take 2 nights 3 days. Other than above mention points there are so many places Trekking and Adventure. I given you the minimum days by which you can cover entire Sikkim.
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