When did Sikkim merged with India? Sikkim was a separate country till 1975 and then in the 1975 referendum, 97% of the electorate voted for it to be transformed from […]
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, […]
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.
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.