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Trekking in Sikkim |
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 Sikkim is a remote mountainous state bordering Tibet to the north and wedged between the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal and Bhutan. It is beautiful lush country with dense forests rich with flora and fauna, unspoiled lakes and the world's third highest mountain Kanchenjunga (28168ft/8586M) which straddles the border with Nepal.
After its annexation by India in 1975, Sikkim becomes one of the youngest Indian states and a restricted area, requiring special permits.
As a result it has retained its original Buddhist charm. The monasteries are in Sikkim is an ideal place to visit for serious Dharma practitioners
Sikkim is considered a heaven for the lovers of exotic FLORA
& FAUNA; there are more several wildlife sanctuaries such as Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Himalyan Zological Park, Fambong Lho wildlife, Kyongnosia Alpine Sanctury, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctury, Menam Wildlife Sanctury, Khang-Chen0Dzongga National park. There are various species of birds, animals and wild flowers can be found. Famous Red panda, Orchids, Rhododendron of different colour are the major attraction of these sanctuaries.
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Wilderness Trek |
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 The best part of this trek is that it can be opted by both young and old, specially for the nature lovers.
During this trek one can assure of seeing abundance of wild flowers, Blue poppy all variety of Rododendrons /Ruburb (Ruem Nobile) and blue sheep if you are lucky enough. Besides flowers the view of Karpo-la /Dongkhya peak /Lhako peak and Sengkamo is breath taking. |
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Lha-Bha (North Sikkim)
New itinerary along the Nepali Border: At first through luxuriant rhododendrons, pines, spruces and giants magnolias forests, then through green meadows and yak pastures, the trek leads us towards west Sikkim, along the Nepali border. Along Onglakhing glacier moraines and Samity sacred lake, we climb up to Gocha La pass, highlight of this magnificent itinerary: 
