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Sikkim, the land of
high Mountains and monasteries. The Land
of mysticism evoked partly by grandeur
of Kanchenjunga and its natural beauty.
Inside the 70 monasteries (approx) of
this small country are fascinating
murals, images of hundreds of deities
from Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. Buddhism
is an integral thread in the life of the
Simmimese and you are constantly
reminded of it during your travel.
Lepchas were the first settlers to
settle in Sikkim, then came Bhutias from
Bhutan in the 15th century. In early
19th century Nepalese occupied the large
part of the Sikkim. Thus you will be
delighted to find cultures in this small
land.
Amongst the hill stations of India,
Darjeeling has had a checkered and
curious history of its own.Darjeeling,
the home of the Everest hero, late
Tenzing Norgay is a typical and
picturesque hill town, cut into the
steep sides of the mountains, its
terraced slops providing stunning views
of the mighty Kanchenjunga range. The
region is lush and tropical and the
drive up from the plains through soft
green tea garden up into forested
heights with their orchards and ferms is
a constant delights.
There are two fascinating and regarding
treks-one in Darjeeling and the other in
Sikkim.
Note: Special
permission required for trekking in
Sikkim. Prescribed application forms
complete in triplicate with three copies
of the passport size photographs must
reach 6 weeks prior to the arrival of
the group in India. |
It is an easy circular trek starting
from Darjeeling and ending at
Darjeeling. Before starting the trek you
must rise before drawn and watch sunrise
on the fist and third highest peak of
the world, from Tiger Hill. As the sun
swings round the tips of Everest,
Makalu, Kanchenjunga the colours change
from yellow to orange or pink. This is
one of the world's great experiences.
Start trekking through Delhi-Haridwar-Josimath-Lata
(Trek starts)-Dharansi-Deodi-Ramni-Bhoj
Ghera-Tilchuni-Nabada Devi Base-Tilchuni-Bhog
Ghera-Deodi-Lata (trek ends)-Joshimath-Rishikesh-Delhi
Situated in the eastern province of
Garhwal and Kumaon, Nanda Devi "the
goddess of joy" in the Hindu mythology,
is the highest (at 7818m) and most
sacred of all the peaks in the Indian
Himalayan. Until very recently the peaks
and the valleys of the adjacent Nanda
Devi and Panch Chuli massifs were
off-limits to the foreign travellers.
However, with the opening up of the
Gauri Ganga valley, we have been able to
put together a fascinating itinerary in
the Mountain stronghold. |
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