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Day 6 & 7: Gangtok- Darjeeling- Delhi (An Unforgettable Trip to North Sikkim)

Cold Chocolate Milk at Keventers, Darjeeling

Part IX in a series on SikkimIn my last few posts in the Sikkim series, I described our arrival in Gangtok, how we planned our trip to the remote but breathtaking interiors of North Sikkim. I described the unforgettable experience of conquering Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest frozen lakes in the world. After visiting […]

Day 5: Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake (An Unforgettable Trip to Sikkim)

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Unable to see a thing at Tsomgo Lake on account of the mist

Part VIII in a series on SikkimIf you’ve been following my Sikkim journey, you’ve already traveled from Gangtok to Gurudongmar Lake to Yumthang Valley and back with me. Now join me on Day 5 as we once again set off in the mountains to see another elevated water body, Tsomgo Lake. Day 5 We wake […]

Day 4: Lachung- Yumthang Valley- Gangtok (An Unforgettable Trip to Sikkim)

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The Soft Fresh Snow Makes it all so Pretty

Part VII in a series on SikkimIn my last post, I recounted the unforgettable experience of being at Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim. We returned to our hotel in Lachung exhausted, but exhilarated. There was more to come… On Day 4, we were heading to the charming and famed Yumthang Valley of North Sikkim. Day […]

On the Top of the World: Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim Day 3 contd.

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We Stack Stones According to Local Beliefs and Ask a Wish

Part VII in a series on SikkimIn my previous posts, I have outlined the story of our arrival in Gangtok and the drive up to Gurudongmar Lake. 9am: Gurudongmar Lake. One of the highest lakes in the world, at 17100 ft, it is barely 5 km short of the India-China Line of Control. Popularized by the […]

Conquering Gurudongmar Lake (17100ft) An Unforgettable Trip to Sikkim: Day 3

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The Final Kilometre Before Our Eyes Feast on Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim

Part VI in a series on SikkimUntil now, I’ve written about planning a trip to Sikkim, making Sikkim itineraries and booking North Sikkim tours. In the last post, we left Gangtok and arrived at Lachen at a height of 9500 ft, our final halt before attempting Gurudongmar Lake. The story continues from the next morning… 3am: […]

An Unforgettable Trip to Sikkim: Day 2 Gangtok to Lachen (9500 feet)

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A Stop Along the Way to Admire Sikkim's Beautiful Fauna

Part V in a series on SikkimMy previous posts on the series offer tips to plan a Sikkim trip, make a good Sikkim itinerary and book tours for North Sikkim. In this post, I give an hour-by-hour update of our journey into North Sikkim. 10am: After a quick shower and breakfast, we pack our bags […]

An Unforgettable Trip to Sikkim: Day 1 contd. Booking North Sikkim

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Part IV in a series on SikkimLast week, I wrote about arriving in Bagdogra and the drive to Gangtok. We stepped out that evening to make arrangements for our North Sikkim trip, which was to start the very next day. As mentioned in my earlier posts, we had heard that one gets the best prices […]

An Unforgettable Trip to Sikkim: Day 1 Arrival at Gangtok

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Part III in a series on SikkimIn my previous posts in this series, I suggested some tips for planning a trip to Sikkim and offered a few Sikkim itineraries. Hereon, I’ll give you an hour-by-hour account of our own Sikkim trip. 11am: Our Air India flight from Delhi departs at around 11am and arrives in Gangtok […]

Sikkim: Making the Perfect Itinerary

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Part II in a series about SikkimFor those of you who have charming Sikkim on your travel list, this series of posts should be able to help you plan your visit. In my previous post, I shared some tips on the best time to visit the state, what to pack and how best to book […]

Sikkim: Planning a Visit to the Abode of the Gods

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Part I in a series about Sikkim The North-eastern part of India has a certain charm and mystery attached to it. This is probably because it is not widely travelled by the regular Indian tourist or maybe, because it is not easily reachable. We planned to go to Sikkim in the first half of 2014 and […]

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