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Sikkim Vacation Tour
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Spread below the Mt.
Kanchanjunga (8534 m), the third highest mountain in the world
and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective Deity, Sikkim
shares her borders with Tibet in the north; Bhutan in the
east, Nepal in the west and state of Bengal in the south.
Kanchanjunga's five snowy peaks soar high above the Himalayan
landscape of Sikkim, sometimes wrapped in mists and wreathed
in clouds, sometimes blazing while against a brilliant blue
sky. Below Sikkim unfolds its magic and its charm : a garden
state with rich green tropical forests; brilliant birds and
butterflies; an amazing variety of orchids, rhododendrons and
wild flowers; rushing tumbling streams and torrents; and
endless vistas of snow-crowned peaks. Gangtok, the capital of
Sikkim, 1600 metres above the sea level is a picturesque town
which cascades down the mountain side from a ridge 1520 mts.
high. Gangtok means the Lofty Hill, which has grown into a
busy, bustling city with pagoda style houses, painted
turquoise roofs and colourful people. Famous for its Royal
Chapel, The Institute of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary, Gangtok
is more popularly known for Rhumtek Monastery, an exact
replica of the monastery of Chhofuk in Tibet.
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Tourist Attractions of Sikkim
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Gangtok - The Capital of
Sikkim
Situated in the south-east area of Sikkim, it is the capital
and center of trade in the state. Here, the people
consisting mainly of the Lepcha, the Bhutia and the Nepali
can be seen. Though the city has risen in the number of
population, it still has mysterious ways to charm and
surprise the visitors.
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Journeys
The drive from Siliguri to Gangtok is a thrilling experience
with the highway running next to the Teesta River and also
passing through the thick forests. If the tourist wants to
go for a picnic or a short trip to and from Gangtok, he can
pick a bright day and enjoy the sunshine and the spots.
Further down the Rangpo town, there is Singtam( 11 kms)
famous for its oranges. Then after 17 kms comes the Ranipool
where the highway takes on a 12 kms climb to Gangtok.
Night-out on the highway: There is also a tourist lodge
along the border town of Rangpo with a restaurant and a bar.
One of the things Rangpo is famous for is its liquours and
liquers.
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Tea Estate
Sikkim's only tea garden, the Temi Tea Estate is flanked
between Namchi and Singtam. The garden covers a large area
and is at altitude between 4000 ft and 6000 ft. The tea has
a fragrance and belong to the group of Darjeeling.
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Tsomgo Lake
Just a 2-hour drive from Gangtok, the tranquil lake lies at
the altitude of 12,400 feet. The water is derived from the
melting snows off the surrounding mountains. The tourist
also can visit Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary which is located
on the route to this lake for seeing the Red Panda and the
Blood Pheasant. The lake is in the East district of Sikkim.
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Pemayangtse Monastery
Sangtok-Palri, a wooden carving depicting the various realms
of Buddhism inside the monastery is one of the tourist
attraction. Pemayangtse Monastery is situated in the West
District.
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Kabi Longtsok
Situated in the North District(17 kms from Gangtok), there
is a stone on the shadows of a dense wooded area. This
'Statue of Unity' was built in memory of the Tibetan
chieftain, Khey-Bumsar who signed a blood brotherhood with
the Lepcha shaman te-kung-tek.
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Ravangla
A sleepy hamlet at an altitude of 7000 feet is a must-visit
for its festival. The festival, 'Pang Lhabsol' is a festival
when the spectacular Warrior Dance is performed at the
Revang Monastery.
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Pelling
One of the most favourite travel destination is Pelling
situated between the Monasteries of Pemayyangtse and
Sanga-Choling. It can reached by bus or jeep services from
Gangtok which is 125 kms away and from Siliguri , 133 kms
away. Most of the tourist visit during the months of
March-June and September-December. From here one can visit
the Khechopari Lake, Rimbi Waterfalls, Kanchenjunga
Waterfalls, Changay Waterfalls, Sigshore Bridge, Dentam
Bazaar and Yuksam which was the first capital of Sikkim.
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