Subscribe on : http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzs5yerE6fUGEn5S-EuuUJA Sikkim Darjeeling Sikkim Darjeeling Sikkim provides a wide potential in tourism that has yet largely remained unexploited. The perennially snow-capped mountains, lush green tropical and temperate forests, gurgling streams and the rich flora and fauna - a true Shangrila or "Nye-mae-el" which simply means 'heaven'. Situated in North East India, just south of Sikkim, Darjeeling provides the perfect ambiance of a hill resort with it's mild climate and laid back charm. Its verdant hills and valleys are steeped in colour, and are interspersed with vast streatches of rolling green tea gardens. Presiding over all this is Mt. Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain on Earth, looming over the northern horizon, giving a magical aura to the land that leaves one's senses intoxicated. Plan and have your perfect trip with Darjeeling Sikkim Tour, the world's largest travel community. Browse millions of candid reviews, opinions, and photos of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more - all by travelers like you from around the world. North East India Tours Want to become kid again; then Darjeeling Packages offer the tourists a chance to enjoy the ride in the Toy Train, the World Heritage Site. The mountains covered with shimmering ice and the forests draped with the thick vegetation; Sikkim appeases the tourists. Enjoy the wonderful trip to Yamuthang Valley, known as valley of flowers when on North East India Tours. The Kanchenjunga Mountain, the third highest mountain is the best place for trekkers to try out their adventuring skills. Sikkim Tours also offer visit to Sikkim, known for Buddhist monasteries and the glorious gompas which showcases the old flavor of the town. So think of beauty and Sikkim is the only place to escape. Check out our playlists and videos for travelers, business owners, and prospective employees. Sikkim Travel Spread below the Mt. Kanchanjunga (8534 m), the third highest mountain in the world and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective Deity, Sikkim shares her borders with Tibet in the north; Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west and state of Bengal in the south. Kanchanjunga's five snowy peaks soar high above the Himalayan landscape of Sikkim, sometimes wrapped in mists and wreathed in clouds, sometimes blazing while against a brilliant blue sky. Below Sikkim unfolds its magic and its charm : a garden state with rich green tropical forests; brilliant birds and butterflies; an amazing variety of orchids, rhododendrons and wild flowers; rushing tumbling streams and torrents; and endless vistas of snow-crowned peaks. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, 1600 metres above the sea level is a picturesque town which cascades down the mountain side from a ridge 1520 mts. high. Gangtok means the Lofty Hill, which has grown into a busy, bustling city with pagoda style houses, painted turquoise roofs and colourful people. Famous for its Royal Chapel, The Institute of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary, Gangtok is more popularly known for Rhumtek Monastery, an exact replica of the monastery of Chhofuk in Tibet. Darjeeling Travel Darjeeling has some very fascinating places of interest. The Botanical Gardens that contain a representative collection of Himalayan plants, flower and orchids. The hot houses are very interesting. The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre established in 1959 to help rehabilitate Tibetan refugees who fled from Tibet produces superb carpets, woollens, wood carvings and leather work. You could walk through the workshops and observe the work in progress. The weaving and dyeing shops and the woodcarving shop are particularly interesting and the workers, very friendly - the women have very beautiful and expressive features.

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