About Uttarey in West Sikkim While we were visiting Pelling in West Sikkim, I and my co travelers made a last-minute plan to visit the offbeat Uttarey village nearby. It was an impulsive decision and a good one. We passed through the massive Singshore bridge to arrive at Uttarey. The Singshore bridge is the highest …
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About Pelling Pelling is a nice small town near Namchi in West Sikkim. Sang-Ngag Choling Monastery, Pelling skywalk, Singhshore Bridge, Rabdentse ruins, Uttarey village, treks, Ravang La, Tibetan colony are some of the major attractions and top places to see in and around Pelling. There are many interesting things to do in Pelling with family …
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Yuksom West Sikkim – Road Trip Yuksom, located in West Sikkim was the first capital of the kingdom of Sikkim. It was here that the coronation ceremony of the first Chogyal or King of Sikkim took place. The throne used for the rituals still exists. There are many Buddhist monasteries located in and around Yuksom …
OFFBEAT THINGS TO DO IN WEST SIKKIM –RABDENTSE RUIN SITE IN PELLING This detailed blog is reported based upon my visit to Rabdentse ruins near upper Pelling and the ancient Pemayangtse Monastry in West Sikkim. It is a must see place during Pelling sightseeing. The locals call Rabdentse ruins as the Machu Pichu Of India. …
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BRIEF HISTORY OF CHOGYALS, SIKKIM KINGDOM & HOW OFFBEAT SIKKIM BECAME A PART OF INDIA This blog is about the history of Chogyal dynasty of the kingdom of Sikkim and how Monarchy fell and Sikkim became a part of India. The history of Sikkim is full of interesting stories of ups and downs, of strong …
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11 DAYS WINTER ITINERARY & GUIDE FOR AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN SIKKIM! This blog is a complete guide and winter itinerary of 11 days through Sikkim. We visited amazing places like Gangtok, Lachung & Yumthang Valley, Chumthang, Namchi, Ravang La and Rabdantse Site, Pelling, Singshore suspension bridge, Uttarey, Yuksom. This Sikkim guide can be …
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5 Things to Know About Goecha La Trek Goechala La trek is the gateway to several North-Eastern Himalayan ranges, including Mt.Kanchenjunga (28170 ft.), the world’s third highest mountain. Pride of Sikkim (a Northeast Indian state), Goecha La is situated in one of the greenest zones of the world, Kanchenjunga National Park. Once on the View …
Recently Mr. Mahesh Semwal, a travel blogger friend asked me about things to see in Gangtok. It reminded me that I have yet not written about my experience of traveling with family to Gangtok. What also makes Gangtok a family destination is the fact that it is cheap to visit Gangtok as most things to …
INCREDIBLE INDIA: 10 BUDGET FRIENDLY & FREE THINGS TO DO IN GANGTOK, SIKKIM WITH FAMILY Read More »