West Sikkim travel guide for Buddhist monasteries, wild treks, excellent views of Kanchenjunga range, Rhododendron Sanctuary and quaint villages.
Sikkim
सिक्किम का बुरांश वाला बसंत
सिक्किम में हिले वारसे ट्रेक बुरांश की सामूहिक फूलों की बासंती छटा के लिए प्रसिद्द है. जाने मेरा अनुभव।
Hilley-Varsey trek/ Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary Trek
The Hilley Varsey trek is the best place to experience mass blooming of rhododendrons in Sikkim. It is easy to do and gives snow peak views too.
Borong A birding hot spot in Sikkim
Borong is a birding hotspot because of variety of birds, the number of birds of each variety and for the ease of sighting of these birds.
Buddhism: Fluttering Flags and the Floating Blessings
This article, talks about the history, meaning and the significance of the Buddhist Prayer flags that one often come across in Buddhist Lands.
Rahu Ney Caves – best short trek from Biksthang, Sikkim
Biksthang village offers offbeat stay and some of the best short trek in Pelling. One such trek to do with kids is Rahu Ney caves trek.
Initiation into Birding @Bliss Resort, Biksthang, Sikkim
Bliss Resort is situated at Biksthang in Pelling district. It can be reached either through Pelling or directly through Bagdogra/Siliguri(120 kms). It is very much an off the road place, […]
Making a Short trek of ‘Yuksom- Dzongri’ Trail
There is only one thing to be done in Yuksom – Trekking. There are some easy short treks from Yuksom which could be done with kids also.
Dubdi Monastery Trek- Yuksom
The trek from Yuksom to Dubdi Monastery and then moving on to two very small villages is an easy and pretty trek, and could be done with young kids also.
Yuksom- Coronation Stone and Norbugang Chorten
Coronation Stone and Norbugang Chorten in Yuksom is the place of coronation of Phuntsog Namgyal, the first Chogyal of Sikkim.
Khecheopalri Lake- The best place around Pelling
Khecheopalri lake in Pelling is one of the most sacred lakes in Sikkim. It is also known as wish-fulfilling lake.
Top three places to visit in Pelling in One day
The top three places to visit in Pelling in a day are – Pemayangtse monastary, Rabdentse ruins and Sanga Chol Monastary. All places are walk able from Pelling.