UNESCO recognition to Khangchendzonga to boost tourism: Pawan Kumar Chamling

Khangchendzonga, popular for its beauty and majesty, represents India's unique traditional links between nature and cultural heritage, Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling Sir has declared tourism as the eco-friendly & happy Industry in Sikkim. 

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All you need to know about Sikkim Hotel and Travel overview

By: Simran Kapoor

Well, what should I begin with, there is so much to do in Sikkim that any amount of days would be less !! It’s a beautiful place with Snow Capped Mountains that will leave you awestruck and breathtaking landscapes that will compel you to do some soul searching !! Sikkim is derived from the word Su-Khim which means New House and it is the abode of the Mountain Gods as it is situated in the Himalayas.

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Gangtok Sight -seeing Tsomgo Lake Nathula pass and baba mandir tour

Dear Guests,

Greetings from Yak and Yeti Travels & Expeditions, Sikkim.

We are pleased to welcome all of you to Sikkim.

As you are aware, that visiting Sikkim is an experience of many dimensions. It offers you a window to the natural bio-diversity, flora, fauna and lifestyle of the Sikkimese people.

 Nathula pass, Tsomgo lake and baba mandir can be visited in an exclusive car also.

In the shared trip, there can be about 6 to 8 persons in the car including your family and you have to transfer yourselves to the taxi stand, you will be informed  accordingly in due course. We need the date of travel to Nathula if you wish to go for s shared trip.

We have to process your permit to visit this destination one day in advance.

Visit to Nathula pass – is subject to the permit availability only which is issues by the permit authorities. (if  Nathula pass permit is not possible then we will organise the tour to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir only.)  Nathula pass tour is available from Wednesday to Sunday only, which is also subject to the road conditions. The Guest must leave Hotel by 9: 30 AM in order to get to North Sikkim & Tsomgo Lake.

Visit to this destination  is also subject to road conditions due to heavy snow in Winters and sometimes also due to sudden landslide on road., etc.

( Please note: the permit to visit Nathula pass is regulated by a permit quota system and also governed by the road conditions etc.) If we do not get the permit , we will not be able to organise the Nathula trip and your deposit ( whatsoever) will be fully refunded in such case or can be adjusted with trip to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Harbajan Mandir (temple) with applicable refund amount).

We will require 4 copies of passport size photo each and photocopy of the photo ID with address proof for all of you.  PAN Card as ID is not accepted for the permit.

General Information on Nathu la pass:

·         Guest must reach 3^rd Mile Check post (30 minutes drive away from MG Marg) by 10 AM sharp. Entry further on will not       entertained by the Check post Police after 10 AM. It is also directed by the Check Post Police to return back from Tsomgo       Lake towards Gangtok by 2PM and not later.

·         Mobile network does not work after you cross 3^rd Mile Police Check Post.

·         There are series of shops below Tsomgo lake & also at 17^th Mile where you can have tea & snacks & also purchase jackets,       Caps, shawl, gloves etc.

·         Photography at  Nathula pass may be restricted.

·         Guests are suggested to carry woollen clothes and walking shoes.

·         Your contribution /donation for Tsomgo Lake Conservation is NOT included in the above given cost.

·         The permit is also likely to be issued in “Clubbing”- which means either you have to hop- in a next vehicle from Nathula gate     to Nathula gate (15 mins drive), or you can expect few guest to hop in into your car.

·         It is not recommended to take alcoholic beverages in High altitude.

·         Any persons with High Blood Pressure must consult their Doctor before undertaking this trip. You can also book portable         Oxygen Cylinders @ 499 per can, if desired so.

·         Kids aged one year or above can undertake this tour.

·         Please respect the environment, YaknYeti strongly supports “Swaach Bharat” Abhiyan”.

·         Please do not allow your Driver to consume alcohol at all.

·         Please do not travel in a Car/Jeep which  has grip- less tyres./ pre- drunken drivers.  (Not a case with YaknYeti).

·         Please report to 3^rd Mile Check Post without any hesitation, if you are harassed by your driver or about his misbehaviour,         over speeding,  drunken driving,  loud Music,  himself driving & smoking in the car etc.  (Not a case with YaknYeti).

·         Please do not stand in front of Yak/s. Pl, allow them a easy passage if you see them coming into your direction.

·         Please bring back all garbage to Gangtok and please use garbage bins/dust bins for the disposal. ( YaknYeti Thanks you in             advance).

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Further reading and pictures:  http://sadanandsafar.blogspot.in/2014/11/sightseeing-trip-to-gangtok-nathula.html

Travel facts and information on tour to Sikkim.

 We will be pleased to help provide the correct travel information to Sikkim to anyone planning to  visit Sikkim, India. a suggested information is as below from Arindam Mahapatra.

Top 15 travel experiences in Sikkim, India

One of the Himalaya’s best-kept travel secrets, Sikkim is a welcome diversion from all conventional notions of an Indian holiday. Far from Rajasthan’s royal trail, Goa’s beaches and Kerala’s backwaters, this tiny Indian hill state prides itself on pristine alpine forests, lofty snow-capped mountains, craggy landscapes dotted with quaint villages and a rich tribal culture brocaded with vibrant Tibetan Buddhist accents.

A fantastic adventure off the beaten track, Sikkim is a place waiting to be explored. Here are 15 excellent ways to get under its skin.

Visit Rumtek Monastery

Considered one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important centres, the magnificent Rumtek Monastery is a repository of countless invaluable artefacts (precious metal statues, gem-studded cenotaphs, exotic ritualistic paraphernalia) stacked within its cavernous portals. The official – though currently vacant – seat of the revered Karmapa Lama, the monastery is especially attractive during the Mahakala Dance in February, when giant figurines of protector deities raise hell in the courtyard and fight off evil demons.

Trek to Goecha La

 

Many hardened hikers consider this week-long adventure to be the best trek for sighting Mt Kanchenjunga (8586m), the world’s third-highest peak. Starting from the outpost of Yuksom in West Sikkim, the trail cuts up a sylvan alpine terrain to finally peak at a gravity-defying 4940m, from where you can take in sweeping views of the snows towering above. April and November are best for photo ops.

Explore North Sikkim

Sprawled across a remote northern region of the state, the sublimely beautiful valleys of Yumthang and Tsopta are scantly visited. Frequently ravaged by landslides and earthquakes, these mountains are tricky territory to travel in. But then, isn’t that what intrepid travel is all about? So jump into a sturdy four-wheel-drive and hit the bumpy road to paradise. To adjust to the altitude along the way, spend a night in the quaint and scenic hamlet of Lachen.

Sip Temi’s tea

The tiny village of Temi in South Sikkim stands its ground as the only tea-growing region in the state. Producing a mellow and delightfully aromatic brew, ‘Temi tea’ has a loyal following around the world, and the good news is you can now relish the nectar right where it is harvested. Simply schedule an excursion through Temi’s picturesque gardens, and savour grand 360-degree mountain views along with every refreshing sip of the amber beverage (best had without milk or sugar).

Go organic

Sikkim is poised to become the first state in India to go fully organic in terms of production and consumption of food material. The changeover is already apparent in local markets, where organic produce seems to be trumping non-organic. Needless to say, this is your chance to detoxify, indulge in a nutritious vacation and eat your way to good health.

Drive to Tsomgo Lake             

Spanning a valley at a height of 3780m, Tsomgo Lake cuts a pretty picture against a backdrop of rugged mountains rising towards the Tibetan Plateau. The outing (a four-hour return journey from state capital Gangtok) is particularly enjoyable in early spring and late autumn, when parts of the lake are frozen over and the stalls by the lake serve piping hot tea and momos (meat-filled dumplings) to fight the numbing chill. A lakeside joyride on a friendly yak? It's got that too!

Raft down the Teesta

Rushing down the length of Sikkim from icy glacial heights to tropical alluvial plains, the turbulent Teesta River promises some fantastic rafting opportunities on its foamy waters. From calm stretches for novices to curling rapids for experienced oar-wielders, the river packs a variety of challenges at every level. Whether raft or kayak, choose your preferred ride and let the adrenaline flow.

Understand Tibetology

Got a thing for antique mountain cultures? Then swing by the fortress-like Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok, and familiarize yourself with countless nuances of Tibetan culture and Vajrayana Buddhism. Don’t miss the museum, packed with relics such as ancient manuscripts, thangkas (religious scroll paintings) and Tantric ritualistic objects (human skull bowls and thigh-bone trumpets, anyone?).

Know your morsels

A bowl of steaming sisnoo (nettle soup), a serving of fried ningro fiddlehead ferns) and, finally, a generous helping of rice with gundruk ko jhol (fermented mustard leaf soup) and fiery pork curry. That’s a traditional Sikkimese meal, delicious to the last spoonful. If the spice gets to you, simply wash it down with chhang, a refreshing local rice beer served in wooden mugs.

Embrace local life

Do you think hotels are characterless and boring? Wonderful. Shun the usual sleeping options and root for an absorbing experience at one of rural Sikkim’s many ambient homestays instead. Mingle with affable hosts, share stories and drinks over kitchen fires in the evening, have fun helping out with farm and household activities, and kill time with a book or iPod for company in the cosy comfort of your tastefully appointed room.

Find religion

Spirituality is an essential element of Sikkim’s social and cultural grain, and you can amply soak it up during your holiday here. Meditate in an ancient Buddhist gompa, attend a religious ceremony (such as the new year festivities of Losar), or pay obeisance at the many shrines in the temple town of Namchi. If you’re visiting a monastery, don’t forget to light a butter lamp for peace, love and prosperity.

Take a day hike

Sikkim’s mountains are criss-crossed by numerous foot trails traditionally used by locals to commute between villages. For travellers, this means a wonderful opportunity to bushwalk through the serene wilderness, exploring the region’s bucolic scenery and a plethora of plant and animal life along the way. The day walks from Yuksom to Khecheopalri Lake and Tashiding are particularly picturesque, as are short jaunts around the town of Ravangla.

Smell the rhododendrons

Known to foster more than 500 species of rhododendron, the forests of Varsey and Singba (in West Sikkim and North Sikkim respectively) come alive in a riotous bloom sometime between March and May. Vivid shades of red, pink, yellow, mauve and white smear entire hillsides, and a walk under these colorful canopies is an otherworldly experience, to say the least. Mind those pesky leeches wiggling in the undergrowth, though.

Groove to Gangtok’s nightlife

 

Dusk is a happy time along MG Marg, Gangtok’s social and cultural hub. Snack stalls along the main drag whip up juicy servings of momos, lounge bars come alive with strains of rock and blues, and the appetising smell of freshly baked savouries perfumes the crisp evening air. The booze is cheap, the company is friendly, and the good times keep rolling. Drink, dine and dance the night away.

 Glide like an eagle

The newest fix for adventure junkies in the region, paragliding is a fantastic way to enjoy bird’s eye views of Sikkim’s mountains. October and November, with clear sunny skies, are the best months for the sport – this is also when Gangtok hosts the annual Sikkim Paragliding Festival. So put on your helmet, strap on your chute and leap off the hill for a thrilling flight down to terra firma. And don’t forget to snap a self-portrait en route, to secure bragging rights back home.

Article Courtesy: By ANIRBHAN MAHAPATRA- Lonely Planet Writerhttp://www.yaknyeti.com