Sikkim

KALUK-PELLING-NAMCHI-RAVANGLA

Introduction:

SikkimĀ is aĀ stateĀ in northeasternĀ India. It bordersĀ TibetĀ in the north and northeast,Ā BhutanĀ in the east,Ā NepalĀ in the west, andĀ West BengalĀ in the south. Sikkim is also located close to India’sĀ Siliguri CorridorĀ nearĀ Bangladesh. Sikkim is theĀ least populousĀ andĀ second smallestĀ among the Indian states. A part of theĀ Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for itsĀ biodiversity, includingĀ alpineĀ andĀ subtropicalĀ climates, as well as being a host toĀ Kangchenjunga, theĀ highest peak in IndiaĀ andĀ third highest on Earth. Sikkim’sĀ capitalĀ and largest city isĀ Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by theĀ Khangchendzonga National Park.

TheĀ Kingdom of SikkimĀ was founded by theĀ Namgyal dynastyĀ in the 17th century. It was ruled by aĀ BuddhistĀ priest-king known as theĀ Chogyal. It became aĀ princely stateĀ ofĀ British IndiaĀ in 1890. After 1947, Sikkim continued itsĀ protectorateĀ status with the Republic of India. It enjoyed the highest literacy rate and per capita income amongĀ Himalayan states. In 1973, anti-royalist riots took place in front of the Chogyal’s palace. In 1975, the monarchy was deposed by the people. AĀ referendumĀ in 1975 led to Sikkim joining India as its 22nd state.

Kaluk-Pelling-Namchi-RavanglaĀ best time to visit:

  • February to June,September to December.

Tour programme:

Day1-Starting Journey from New jalpaiguri station to Kaluk.Enjoy the rest of the day with natural beauty.Night stay at Kaluk.

Day2-Early morning enjoy Kanchanjunga view from hotel.After breakfast visit Rinchenpong monastery,Poison Lake,Chayatal Lake etc.Night stay at Kaluk.

Day3-After breakfast visit uttarey village,Singshore bridge,Changey water falls,Cheese factory,Night stay at Pelling.

Day4- Early morning enjoy Kanchanjunga view from hotel.After breakfast visit helipad groung,Peymentse Monastery,Kanchanjunga Water falls,Khechiperi Lake,Rimbi water falls.Night stay at Pelling.

Day5-After Breakfast transfer to Ravangla.Night stay at Ravangla.

Day6-After Breakfast visit Temi Tea Garden,Samudraptse Monastery,Namchi Chardham.After Lunch visit Tathagatha Tsal.Enjoy evening at the market.Stay at Ravangla.

Day7-After breakfast transfer to New jalpaiguri/Bagdogra.

Transport:

By road u can cover Kaluk-Pelling-Namchi-Ravangla

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Nearest station- New Jalpaiguri(NJP)-Book Rail Ticket

Nearest Airport- Bagdogra(IXB)-Book Air Ticket

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