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  Stunningly beautiful. 


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  The driving is scary, but then you're reminded it's India 


In a nutshell

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  gotta Go!!!!!!!! 

 

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Gangtok  

Hotel Sonam Delek

 1 Review and 45 Opinions  Just above the Tibet Road bazzar, with range of comfortable clean room with balconies and excellent... 

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Norkhill Hotel

 2 Reviews and 57 Opinions  Gangtok was overflowing with travelers during the peak festive holiday season in October 2006. My... 

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Hotel Delamere

 1 Review and 17 Opinions  I did not stay at this hotel but I did visit this hotel to build this review. This is one hotel very... 

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State of Sikkim  

Things to do (Forum Reply)

Things to do (Forum Reply), State of Sikkim

 AuTourDuMonde32 Says:  for the most part, Sikkim is only accesible by shared jeep.The Yuksom, Geyzing, Peling (spelling?) circuit is great.. And a hike in to the National Park of... 

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The Retreat by Zuri, Baiguney, Sikkim: Zuri Group Global opens first property in Sikkim

The Retreat by Zuri, Baiguney, Sikkim: Zuri Group Global opens first property in Sikkim, State of Sikkim

 hellopravin Says:  Zuri Group Global, the multinational conglomerate having business interests spread across India, Kenya, UK, has announced the launch of Zuri’s first property in... 

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Where to go in Sikkim

Where to go in Sikkim, State of Sikkim

 earthflyer Says:  The weather in Sikkim will be good in daytime but will be cold in the night and January & February is a good time to go.I spent 13 days in Sikkim and did not... 

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Gochela

Gochela, State of Sikkim

 mantru Says:  Gochela is a pass from where we can view kanchenjunga at the closest.The trek is a difficult one as we have to walk at 2 am to get to the first viewpoint for... 

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Thansing /Lamune

Thansing /Lamune, State of Sikkim

 mantru Says:  Thansing and Lamune are the next stops in the trek to gochela the trek is comfortable as very few places are steep climb.Thansing has a trekkers hut and a hut... 

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Dzongri Top/Laxmi Lake

Dzongri Top/Laxmi Lake, State of Sikkim

 mantru Says:  View of the mountains from Dzongri top.Also one can go for a day hike to Laxmi pokhari (lake) it takes two hours.Its a beautiful lake however not blus in colour... 

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Dzongri

Dzongri, State of Sikkim

 mantru Says:  Dzongri meadows is a frequented place by trekkers.The camping site offers great views of the mountain range around.The Kabru,Pandim,Narsing,Tensing Khang and of... 

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Tshoka

Tshoka, State of Sikkim

 mantru Says:  Tshoka is a small tibetian settlement located 16 km from yuksom.This was our first halt where we stayed in a private dometry for the night.Its a beautiful... 

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Yuksom

Yuksom, State of Sikkim

 mantru Says:  Yukson is a small town in west sikkim famous for treks to Dzongri,Gochela and to HMI base camp.We visited this place while on a trek to Gochela.Its a small town... 

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Don't get too close to Water Falls!!

Don't get too close to Water Falls!!, State of Sikkim

 goutammitra Says:  While visiting hills, you shall find numerous waterfalls enroute, people get tempted to get themselves photographed at the bottom of the falls. This may be very... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in State of Sikkim

Please Ask for Permission for Photographs!

Please Ask for Permission for Photographs!, State of Sikkim

 goutammitra Says:  Many of us get tempted to photographs of local babies and woman but sometimes these innocent people feel the photographs taken by the plain landers may not be... 

 Local Customs in State of Sikkim

Kunga Restaurant at Thangu: Hot Tea & Hot Noodles at 12900 Feet:

Kunga Restaurant at  Thangu: Hot Tea & Hot Noodles at 12900 Feet:, State of Sikkim

 goutammitra Says:  On way to Gurudongmar we stopped for tea and breakfast at Kunga Restaurant at Thangu 12900 Feet. The temperature was about -6 or -7 degrees Celcius, that's what... 

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 The seven sister falls is one of the many falls you'll find on the way to north..however this one is quite different..the water has cut thru the stone to make... 

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Q:  Hi, I had been to Sikkim with my full family of 11 members. Visited many places and ended up shopping at MG Road. We captured... 

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A: Does the game parlour have your camera? If so, surely they could send it to you. 

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Visit to North Sikkim- Our Dream came True!!!

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 For so many years I had a dream to visit this wonderful place. I had tried before to visit Gurudongmar Lake but something was wrong as always. During my all six past trips I had tried at least 3 times... 

2

Sikkim, tropical Tibet

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 I've got some interesting experiences in State of Sikkim. I'd love to share with you the 21 tips I've written, the 24 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

3

Switzerland of the east-North Sikkim

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 Trip to gurudongmar started on 17 th oct....was worth visiting this lake...the most beautiful of the three lakes visited...Chhangu,in sikkim,Pangong Tso in Laddakh and this one the ultimate lake. 

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The Sikkim Trip

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 The Kangchen-Dzonga Range was visible every morning from the flat we were staying in gangtok, for 5 days. We had clear mornings and the view was beautiful everytime :) “We live only to discover... 

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Sikkim - my shangrila

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 About 4 years ago, I said to my boss : - I'd like to take my long holidays to Sikkim? - Where is Sikkim? He perplexed asked. - Sikkim is a small state between Nepal - Tibet and Bhutan. - Is there... 

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