Vijaya Das Panicker gets talking about one of the most destinations in India - Sikkim, seen through the eyes of 2 travel aficionados. Read on...
"Is city life grinding down your very existence with never ending work deadlines and mundane routine? Are you having the blues for an escapade to the serene pastures? Well, embark on a journey highly recommended by our two in-house travel enthusiasts - Nupur and Vandana, who are just back from a 9 day mystical journey of Sikkim.
Dark, wet, windy and bitterly cold, Sikkim was all of 0.4 temperature when they touched its base around 7.30p.m., engulfing their senses to explore its mysticism even further, but that would have to wait for the next day after a refreshing slumber.
The next day started off with an enriching trip to the White Paradise called Lachung, a Shangri-La on the Earth, which is perched at an elevation of 8,800 ft. The bumpy drive passed them through many scenic spots, waterfalls and quaint little villages. They stopped at one of the local eateries for a quick breakfast, which included sizzling Maggie noodles, yummy Nankhaties and piping hot Darjeeling tea, which satiated their appetite and fuelled their soul for the impending adventure ahead. The mystical land of Lachung lures one and all to enjoy a nature’s trip through the Seven Sisters Waterfall and the beautiful Yumthang Valley (the Valley of Flowers), where they stopped for half an hour to experience the heaven-on-Earth. The land was like a cake covered in sugar icing and presented an idle platform for some fun-filled photo-shoots and snow fights. Travelers can soak in its diverse and picturesque landscape, characterized by charming government hotels, hot water springs with medicinal powers and an overbridge with a river flowing below.
A six hours drive from Lachung took them to the land of Gangtok, which is 127kms away from the surface of Bagdogra. Here, one can take pleasure in the divine spirit of Nature flavoured with positive energy – the right recipe to kiss life in its full glory. And, if your soul is searching for some tranquility then the Rumtek Monastery is the place to be in. It is one of the largest monasteries, maintained with an inspiring ambiance and a beautiful
shrine temple where one is sure to find solace through its many meditation courses. A little distance away is the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, which has a library, housing the largest collection of Tibetan works and a museum of Tibetan iconography and religious art. After satiating their intelligence, it was time to satiate their stomach with some mouth watering Momos (Rs20/plate), which spiced up their taste buds for some more of the delicacy. The duo opines that Gangtok does not only satiate ones gourmand urge or directs one to the path of rejuvenation, but is also a good place to shop for some local trinkets and souvenirs, especially at the famous Mall Road.
Life in Gangtok is beautiful amidst the abundance of natural beauty of Tsomgo Lake known as Changu Lake, which is flanked by the hills and is home for the Brahminy Ducks. But, since it was frozen, the girls with their boots (Rs30/pair) and caps on got a chance to do some exciting Yak rides (Rs300, during off season), which took them up to the zero point.
Mother Nature’s other spectacular panoramic sites on the itinerary was Pelling, which is an artist’s preferred
destination. Its beauty is well represented by Khecheopalri Lake, also known as the wishing lake, where the girls tried their luck by dropping a coin in the sacred water and wished for their prince charming. The mystical charm of the place continued with the Rock Garden, just 12kms away. It’s a perfect backdrop for a romantic rendezvous, well-maintained with gardens, pools and zigzag foot paths. Here, couples could leisurely spend time watching the stars, the open sky and whisper sweet nothings to each other.
On the second last day of their journey, they embarked on their journey to the city of Darjeeling. Here, they took on some sporty activities at the Teesta River. They river rafted through the icy cold waters of the rugged Teesta with a series of rapids with varying intensity and character, and challenged its ruggedness, and had an adrenaline filled time. Tenzing Rock situated on Lebong Cart Road, was the other exhilarating stopover, which challenged their rock climbing skills. But, they had nothing to worry about because Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was just a corner away where people get trained in mountaineering by experts. Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park was the other place of interest that captivated their thoughts with the revelation that it was the only place in the world where breeding of Snow Leopards in captivity was successful.
The last leg of their journey took them to the Tiger Hill located at an altitude of 2590mt to catch the fabulous
glimpse of the sunrise over Kanchenjunga. They soaked in its diverse and picturesque landscape, featuring the Ghoom Monastery, which is famous for its 15 feet high statue of the Maitryee Buddha. A visit to Darjeeling is incomplete without an excursion to Mirik, which is surrounded by innumerable tea gardens and if you want to be one with Nature then do indulge in a boat ride in the Mirik Lake, and romanticize with Nature.
So, what are you waiting for? Celebrate life with a journey to Sikkim that is sure to cool your heels in its natural surroundings, enriching you with a new outlook towards life."
Visit this beautiful state of Sikkim with confirmed hotels & holiday packages. Get Hotels in Gangtok and Hotels in Darjeeling at lowest rates. Plus, you could also book holiday packages: Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Gangtok starting Rs. 10,299, Darjeeling-Gangtok-Pelling starting Rs. 12,879, Darjeeling-Gangtok-Lachung starting Rs. 14,859, Darjeeling-Gangtok-Pelling-Kalimpong-Lachung starting Rs. 19,959.
"Is city life grinding down your very existence with never ending work deadlines and mundane routine? Are you having the blues for an escapade to the serene pastures? Well, embark on a journey highly recommended by our two in-house travel enthusiasts - Nupur and Vandana, who are just back from a 9 day mystical journey of Sikkim.
Dark, wet, windy and bitterly cold, Sikkim was all of 0.4 temperature when they touched its base around 7.30p.m., engulfing their senses to explore its mysticism even further, but that would have to wait for the next day after a refreshing slumber.
The next day started off with an enriching trip to the White Paradise called Lachung, a Shangri-La on the Earth, which is perched at an elevation of 8,800 ft. The bumpy drive passed them through many scenic spots, waterfalls and quaint little villages. They stopped at one of the local eateries for a quick breakfast, which included sizzling Maggie noodles, yummy Nankhaties and piping hot Darjeeling tea, which satiated their appetite and fuelled their soul for the impending adventure ahead. The mystical land of Lachung lures one and all to enjoy a nature’s trip through the Seven Sisters Waterfall and the beautiful Yumthang Valley (the Valley of Flowers), where they stopped for half an hour to experience the heaven-on-Earth. The land was like a cake covered in sugar icing and presented an idle platform for some fun-filled photo-shoots and snow fights. Travelers can soak in its diverse and picturesque landscape, characterized by charming government hotels, hot water springs with medicinal powers and an overbridge with a river flowing below.A six hours drive from Lachung took them to the land of Gangtok, which is 127kms away from the surface of Bagdogra. Here, one can take pleasure in the divine spirit of Nature flavoured with positive energy – the right recipe to kiss life in its full glory. And, if your soul is searching for some tranquility then the Rumtek Monastery is the place to be in. It is one of the largest monasteries, maintained with an inspiring ambiance and a beautiful
shrine temple where one is sure to find solace through its many meditation courses. A little distance away is the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, which has a library, housing the largest collection of Tibetan works and a museum of Tibetan iconography and religious art. After satiating their intelligence, it was time to satiate their stomach with some mouth watering Momos (Rs20/plate), which spiced up their taste buds for some more of the delicacy. The duo opines that Gangtok does not only satiate ones gourmand urge or directs one to the path of rejuvenation, but is also a good place to shop for some local trinkets and souvenirs, especially at the famous Mall Road.Life in Gangtok is beautiful amidst the abundance of natural beauty of Tsomgo Lake known as Changu Lake, which is flanked by the hills and is home for the Brahminy Ducks. But, since it was frozen, the girls with their boots (Rs30/pair) and caps on got a chance to do some exciting Yak rides (Rs300, during off season), which took them up to the zero point.
Mother Nature’s other spectacular panoramic sites on the itinerary was Pelling, which is an artist’s preferred
destination. Its beauty is well represented by Khecheopalri Lake, also known as the wishing lake, where the girls tried their luck by dropping a coin in the sacred water and wished for their prince charming. The mystical charm of the place continued with the Rock Garden, just 12kms away. It’s a perfect backdrop for a romantic rendezvous, well-maintained with gardens, pools and zigzag foot paths. Here, couples could leisurely spend time watching the stars, the open sky and whisper sweet nothings to each other.On the second last day of their journey, they embarked on their journey to the city of Darjeeling. Here, they took on some sporty activities at the Teesta River. They river rafted through the icy cold waters of the rugged Teesta with a series of rapids with varying intensity and character, and challenged its ruggedness, and had an adrenaline filled time. Tenzing Rock situated on Lebong Cart Road, was the other exhilarating stopover, which challenged their rock climbing skills. But, they had nothing to worry about because Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was just a corner away where people get trained in mountaineering by experts. Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park was the other place of interest that captivated their thoughts with the revelation that it was the only place in the world where breeding of Snow Leopards in captivity was successful.
The last leg of their journey took them to the Tiger Hill located at an altitude of 2590mt to catch the fabulous
glimpse of the sunrise over Kanchenjunga. They soaked in its diverse and picturesque landscape, featuring the Ghoom Monastery, which is famous for its 15 feet high statue of the Maitryee Buddha. A visit to Darjeeling is incomplete without an excursion to Mirik, which is surrounded by innumerable tea gardens and if you want to be one with Nature then do indulge in a boat ride in the Mirik Lake, and romanticize with Nature.So, what are you waiting for? Celebrate life with a journey to Sikkim that is sure to cool your heels in its natural surroundings, enriching you with a new outlook towards life."
Visit this beautiful state of Sikkim with confirmed hotels & holiday packages. Get Hotels in Gangtok and Hotels in Darjeeling at lowest rates. Plus, you could also book holiday packages: Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Gangtok starting Rs. 10,299, Darjeeling-Gangtok-Pelling starting Rs. 12,879, Darjeeling-Gangtok-Lachung starting Rs. 14,859, Darjeeling-Gangtok-Pelling-Kalimpong-Lachung starting Rs. 19,959.
5 comments:
After reading this blog, M definitely gonna plan my next trip to this havenly place. Eagerly waiting to try the flavorsome and scrumptious momos.....
Very informative article Vijaya.
The 9 day trip seems like a fun filled adventure with lots to do and plenty of Mother Nature to enjoy. The packages are surprisingly quite reasonably priced too.
India has so much to offer - this is surely a trip that I will be making soon!
Feel good. Are there any good honeymoon packages offered by travelgu?
Yes, there are a number of packages by Travelguru. If you could give your email, someone would get in touch with you soon for your honeymoon planning. In the meantime, there are several links provided at the end of the article - do check them out and let us know what you think.
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