Faces of Sikkim
Sikkim belongs to different ethnicities such as Nepalis, Lepchas and Bhutias.[gallery]
Flora of Sikkim
Sikkim is situated in an ecological hotspot of the lower Himalayas, one of only three among the Ecoregions of India. The forested regions of the state exhibit a diverse range of fauna and flora. Owing to its altitudinal gradation, the state has a wide variety of plants, from tropical to temperate to alpine and tundra, and is perhaps one of the few regions to exhibit such a diversity within such a small area. Nearly 81% of the area of Sikkim comes under the administration of its forest department.
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The flora of Sikkim include the rhododendron, the state tree, ...
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Sikkim (Limbu: About this sound Sikkim (help·info), Tibetan: འབྲས་ལྗོངས་, 'bras ljongs; Denzong[1]) is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. It is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest in area after Goa.[2] The thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and the east and Bhutan in the southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south.[3] Despite its small area of 7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi), Sikkim is geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas. The climate ranges from subtropical to high ...
Explore 6 Nights 7 Days
( 6 Nights 7 Days)
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Stay
Day 01
Arrive NJP Rlw Station / Bagdogra airport, Transfer to Darjeeling & over Night stay at Darjeeling.
Darjeeling
Day 02
After breakfast at hotel, depart for the sight seeing Full Day city tour of Darjeeling. Padma Naidu Himalayan Zoological park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tensing -- Gumbo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course, Peace Pagoda. & Rock Garden – Gangamaya Park.
Darjeeling
Day 03
Darjeeling Early Morning Excursion to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. After breakfast ...
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Explore 5 Nights 6 Days
5 Nights 6 Days ( Darjeeling, Gangtok)
There is no finer place than Darjeeling to steep yourself in the grandeur and beauty of the towering snow-capped mountains. Its a fascinating place where you can see Buddhist monasteries, visit a tea plantation and see how the tea is processed, spend days for bargains in colorful markets and handicraft shops or go trekking to high altitude spots near the border with Sikkim.
There is lovely verdure every where- fir and pines. The views over the mountains to the snowy peaks of the Kanchenjunga and down to the swollen rivers in the valley bottom are ...
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View from Bamboo Grove
View of the Kanchenjunga Range as seen from Bamboo Grove Rooms
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Nathula
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Whereas Tsomgo Lake is open to visitors of all nationalities a visit to Nathula is so far only possible for Indian visitors. The alpine lake of Tsomgo at 3800 m is worth a visit, especially on a clear day. You can try yakriding along the shores of the holy lake or you can climb up a nearby view-point (40 min. one way) to enjoy fantastic views of the Mt Khanchenjung range. The lake freezes completely during the winter and in spring a variety of flowers bloom upon its banks. From the Bamboo Resort it is a ...
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Firefoxtravel
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Originally named Gyatseling, which in Bhutia language means “House of Bamboo” , the hotel was the residence of an aristocratic lady and a prominent social figure of Sikkim, late Chum Dorji Wangmo Barfongpa.
The hotel has been aesthetically designed to blend with the environment and reflects the rich Sikkimese culture. The boutique hotel is just two floors and an attic.
Our Unique Features
Central Location: Situated just above the Mall Road and below the Royal Palace, Bamboo Grove Retreat is ideally located.
Parking & a private garden.( a rarity in Gangtok) The property has ...
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