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Yuksom: The First Capital of Sikkim

2019/06/112020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 1 Comment Dubdi Monastery, Kathok Lake, Kathok Monastery, Norbugang, Pelling, West Sikkim, Yuksom

Yuksom near Pelling is a hub for Goecha La & Dzongri Treks & also a serene hill station with historical delights like Norbugang, Kathok, & Dubdi Monastery.

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Ideal Sikkim Itineraries

2019/03/232020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 3 Comments Sikkim Itineary

Multi-day Itineraries for exploring Sikkim covering Gangtok, Yumthang, Nathu La, Namchi, Ravangla & more.

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Yumthang: Valley of Flowers Under the Snow

2019/03/232020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 6 Comments Lachung, North Sikkim, Sikkim, Yumthang Valley

Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim is known for its rhododendron groves and flowery meadows in spring & summer. It gets covered in snow in winter but remains popular among tourists.

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Rabdentse Ruins: The Second Capital of Sikkim

2019/03/052020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 2 Comments Geyzing, Northeast India, Pelling, Rabdentse, West Sikkim

Rabdentse, a major archaeological site in West Sikkim located between Pelling & Geyzing, was the second capital of the Kingdom of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814 AD.

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Rimbi Orange Garden: A Glimpse of Organic Sikkim

2019/02/172020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 10 Comments Farming, Organic, Pelling, Rimbi, Sikkim, West Sikkim

Rimbi Orange Garden, or Sewaro Rock Garden is a private organic orange garden around 13 KMs from Pelling, near the waterfall of same name, en-route to Yuksom.

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Zuluk Silk Route Travel: All You Need to Know

2019/01/292020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 1 Comment Aritar, Dzuluk, Gnathang, Sikkim, Silk Route

All you need to know to travel to Dzuluk, Old Silk Route, East Sikkim including homestays, transport & permits.

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Cycling Adventure in Sikkim: Ride the Silk to Dzuluk

2019/01/292020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 1 Comment Adventure Cycling, cycling, Dzuluk, Mountain Biking, Sikkim

Ride the Silk is a mountain biking event covering Zuluk and Nathu La in East Sikkim. You cycle for days pushing your limits & enjoying the old Silk Route.

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Pelling Skywalk to Chenrezig Statue near Sanga Choeling

2019/01/242020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 3 Comments Chenrezig Statue, Pelling Glass Walk, Pelling Sky Walk, Sanga Choeling Monastery, Sikkim Sky Walk, West Sikkim

Pelling Sky Walk is a transparent foot-bridge leading to the 137 feet Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) statue near Sanga Choeling Monastery, 6-7 KM from Pelling Town.

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Tendong Hill: Unexpected Trek to a Lepcha Heritage Site

2019/01/182020/05/24 Jitaditya Narzary 2 Comments Namchi, South Sikkim, Tendong Hill

Tendong Hill Trek near Namchi in South Sikkim is a short day trek that takes you to an important Lepcha Heritage SIte atop the hill. You can club it with a visit to Temi Tea Garden.