India - Sikkim (Chapter)
This is the Sikkim chapter from Lonely Planet's India guidebook.
Fresh mountain air sweeps the former Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim; plunging mountain valleys are lushly forested, interspersed with rice terraces and flowering rhododendrons. There's room to move here, but the people are among India's friendliest.
- wander amongst the prayer flags, carved mantras and ancient chortens (stupas) of atmospheric Tashiding Gompa
- maps
- be enthralled by a colourful chaam (masked monk dance) at Rumtek gompa
- transport
- hike the scenic hillside trail from Yuksom to Tashiding
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: East Sikkim, Gangtok & around, North Sikkim, Beyond Singhik, South Sikkim, Namchi, Jorethang (Naya Bazaar), West Sikkim, Ravangla (Rabongla) & around, Geyzing, Tikjuk & Legship, and Pelling & around.
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