Sikkim - Kingdom in the Clouds

Although Sikkim is not the isolated kingdom it used to be, with a fair number of Bengali tourists flooding the region, it is still an absolute stunner when it comes to nature. Alpine valleys, countless waterfalls and lush forests dotted with a multitude of flowers dominate the Himalayan landscape.

Due to its proximity to China, travel restrictions in Northern Sikkim allow foreigners to visit the region only as part of an organized trip. A forced semi-luxurious tour in a private jeep with prearranged accommodation and food so to speak. But we actually enjoyed it. I guess we were ready to just kick back and let somebody else do the organizing. And the fantastic group we were part of, made this trip a blast.

Follow along as we hit the road and the trails and make our way into Northern Sikkim with our travel companions Emelie and Carl from Sweden, Alok from Holland, and Ludolv from Germany. Check out Sikkim's stunning scenery, Lachen and Rumptek monasteries, and enjoy the famous views from Pelling of the one and only Kangchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world.

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• sikkim
• Tsopta Valley
• Chopta Valley
• rhododendron forest
• rhododendron
• primula
• primulus
• Yumthang Valley
• Pelling
• Lachen
• Lachung
• Lachen gompa
• Lachen monastery
• Rumtek gompa
• Rumtek monastery
• Kangchendzonga
• Khangchendzonga

[riktaswamy]

Fantastic :)

I ve seen this video 3 times already and it makes me wanna go to sikkim even more badly :)

How long was the trip and how did you do it ?