The
land of mountain crests lies between the Kingdom
of Bhutan, Nepal and the plateau of Tibet. This
small stretch of rugged land may just be a speck
on the world map but its size belies its
richness and diversity of culture, customs, heritage,
flora and fauna.
Sikkim,
one of the most beautiful nooks in the Himalayas,
offers the visitors nature in all its grandeur.
The third highest mountain of the world, Kanchenjunga
( 8598m ) and attendant peaks present a surreal
vista unmatched.Kanchenjunga (8598m) and attendant
peaks present a surreal vista unmatched.
Crowning
hilltops are fabled centers of Buddhist worship
and learning, such as the monasteries at Rumtek,
Enchey and Pemayangtse, to mention only a few.
Awe inspiring Stupas and Chortens are set amidst
fluttering prayer flags, and numerous prayer wheels
spun by clear mountain streams tinkle melodiously
to remind you that you are in the abode of the
Gods. Come and explore the wonder that Sikkim
is.
Sikkim-Kanchanjunga
In
Kanchangjunga region, the trekking routes in Kanchanjunga
National Park starts from Yuksum (the first capital
of Sikkim). On a well beaten trekking track in
form of bridle path running through terraced fields
of barley and orchards; onto moss-laden lush green
forests of pines, firs, giant magnolias, rhododendron,
spruces and orchids- a naturalists’ paradise.
Intermingled with this are the chirrup, twitter
and peeping of exotic Himalayan birds. As you
climb up with patience and pain, you will be rewarded
by the close-up views of the Sikkimese mountains.
Crowning
hilltops are fabled centers of Buddhist worship
and learning, such as the monasteries at Rumtek,
Enchey and Pemayangtse, to mention only a few.
Awe inspiring Stupas and Chortens are set amidst
fluttering prayer flags, and numerous prayer wheels
spun by clear mountain streams tinkle melodiously
to remind you that you are in the abode of the
Gods. Come and explore the wonder that Sikkim
is.
