Our tour of Sikkim started from its capital Gangtok. We had reached this place late in the night and we were welcomed by chilling cold. Next day morning we stated the local tour of this beautiful place that is located in the higher peaks of Eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1650 m. The name of the city when translated to local language means "Hill Top".
In the early 20th century, this place was part of trade route between Lhasa in Tibet and Indian city Kolkata. Today, it is a centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture and learning.
The places of interest that we had visited here in our short stay are:
The places of interest near by are:
The place is a natural beauty with lot of greenery and wild flowers all around. One can also enjoy here the flower show. From some areas of the city magnificent Kanchanjunga peak can be viewed. The city is one of the cleanest city in India. M G Road is the popular shopping destination of the area.
In the early 20th century, this place was part of trade route between Lhasa in Tibet and Indian city Kolkata. Today, it is a centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture and learning.
The places of interest that we had visited here in our short stay are:
- Hanuman Tok
- Ganesh Tok
- Tashi View Point
- Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Museum
- Dro-dul Chorten
- Rumtek Monestry
- Bakthang Waterfall
The places of interest near by are:
- Nathu La
- Seven Sisters Waterfall
The place is a natural beauty with lot of greenery and wild flowers all around. One can also enjoy here the flower show. From some areas of the city magnificent Kanchanjunga peak can be viewed. The city is one of the cleanest city in India. M G Road is the popular shopping destination of the area.
A lot to do in and near this location -- it sounds like a great destination. The flowers around it would be a great assset!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.
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Beautiful place to visit, looks like our Manali. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love how your photos are teeming with life. I get a great sense of place from the first and last shots.
ReplyDeleteI believe you when you say that this is one of the cleanestcities of India!
ReplyDeleteI like the last photo, which is a quiet time.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
It looks and sounds like a wonderful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and green!
ReplyDeleteM G Road looks a bit European and not India at all. Nice to see some pictures from this part of the world.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so wonderful to have a great time and travel! And to see lots of interesting things! Best regards!
ReplyDeleteLove that nighttime street shot - what an interesting area you've shown us this week!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Nice to see more of the city life and country.
ReplyDeletenice choice for G...lovely photo's too
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Your family has visited some amazing places. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteYou do visit some of the most amazing places I always
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Great pics!
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting place to explore.
ReplyDeleteI always worry about houses on the side of hills, fearing erosion.
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Wonderful series of images ~
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It looks beautiful - natural scenery always appeals to me (which is why I live where I do).
ReplyDeleteSo much--deep history, art, nature, now... Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures all!
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ReplyDeleteOh, wow, Rajesh. High in the Himalayas. I think I can speak for most North Americans when I say it has always been a dream to see the Himalayas.
ReplyDeleteEven though there are some very high peaks in the multiple mountain ranges of British Columbia, where I was born and raised, and even though the views are spectacular, most of us dreamt of the Himalayas.
Of all the people I ever knew well enough to call a dear friend, only one had travelled to India's mysterious peaks and deep valleys.
The Himalayas have been and always will be the stuff of myth and legend to North Americans, I'm sure.
Very good spread covered in the post. I liked the night pic very much. Looks like some foreign land!!
ReplyDeleteNice captures, first one is superb.
ReplyDeleteNice captures and informative
ReplyDeleteWow ! I never been there but want to visit this place as earlier as possible !!
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