SIKKIM toURISM

When I have visited Sikkim I was 11 year old & that time I was with my family. But at that time I was too young to understand the beauty of the Mother Nature. And I was so confused what I am doing here, No play grounds and no water parks. At that point of time I was not getting any hint that I will be coming back to the same place to explore what I have missed when I was a kid. After one year of visiting Sikkim I am sharing my unforgettable memories with you. It is the best destination I have ever seen in my whole life. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, occupies the west side of a long ridge flanking the Ranipool River. The scenery is spectacular & there are excellent views of entire.

Kanchenjunga range from many points in the vicinity. Many people expect Sikkim to be a smaller part of Kathmandu overflowing with ancient temples, palaces, monasteries & narrow colorful bazaars. Its, not, but it is an interesting & pleasant place to stay the people here are exceptionally friendly. Its main attractions, other than trekking up to the Kanchenjunga (the second highest peak in the world).

Tsuk-La-Khang : It is the place where I really find such inner peace which I never realized that one can get it in his / her life. The whole surrounding looks like, that some one came over here & paused all nature beauty. The only sound which may reach to your ears is your own heart beat. The Royal Chapel is the Buddhists' principal places of worship & the repository of a large collection of scriptures. It's a beautiful & impressive building, & its interior is covered with murals. Lavishly decorated altars hold images of the Buddha, bodhisattvas & Tantric deities & there are also a great many fine woodcarvings. A notice outside the entrance opposite the secretariat says, 'No sightseeing beyond this point'. However, if you approach the army officer inside the compound & courteously ask for permission to visit, it will be equally courteously granted, but you must remember that photography is forbidden.

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology: This traditional building was built in the year 1958, this unique institute promotes research on the language &traditions of Tibet, as well as on Mahayana Buddhism. It has one of the world's largest collection of books & rare manuscripts on the subject of Mahayana Buddhism. It also has a number of religious art & craft works, as well as books, for sale.

Orchid Sanctuary : If you are echo friendly & really want to discover the true beauty which God had created in the form of species, this place which is definitely going to give you a lifetime memories. You can also realize that it is not an easy task that the officials in this sanctuary are playing to make all the arrangements. Surrounding the institute & itself enclosed by a peaceful forest is the Orchid Sanctuary, where you can see many of the 454 species of orchid found in Sikkim.

Deer Park : This popular viewpoint is on the edge of the ridge next to the Secretariat building. In it, as you might expect, are deer & a replica of the Buddha image at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, as well as a caged bear, which anyone a vague sympathy for the Animal Liberation movement would want to see released.

Lall Market : If you've been to markets in Kathmandu or Darjeeling, this one may come as a disappointment due to its limited range of craft shops, but the vegetable market is certainly colorful & there's plenty of activity.

Khechepari Lake : Pronounced 'catch a Perry', & sometimes spelt Khechepari, the standard hike from Palling is to walk to the lake in one day by taking one of the several downhill trails to the Rimbi River, crossing either a bamboo or steel bridge, & then going uphill either by a steep trail or via the winding motor road.

Railways : The nearest railheads are at Siliguri/ New Jalpaiguri & Darjeeling have toy train between Siliguri & Darjeeling has been suspended for number of years.

Roadways : There are plenty of domestic bus routes within Sikkim operated by SNT. It is one of the easiest way to get around, some of the private travel operators provide there services for intercity & interstate transportation. For the transportation you can also get a private taxi or the cabs.

Climate : As Sikkim is situated in Himalayan range temperature always remain cool in summer & in winter it get decreased till 1'C to -3'C.

Further Connections : Guwahati, Shilong and Kaziranga National Park.