Sikkim a destination that inspires wealth of superlatives, landscape unsurpassed terrains of almost every elevation strata, Mountains, fast flowing rivers that originate in the mountains, defining the states boundaries.
West Sikkim is a proper and well-beaten track. At Yuksam, the motorable road stops and the trek starts. The trek ranges from an altitude of 1,700 meters to 4,950 meters, the trek trails through forests of Rhododendrons, Magnolia, Silvers firs and Alpine vegetation, meandering rivers with views of Mt. Kanchendzonga and surrounding peaks like Mt. Pandim, Jupono, Frey peak, Kabru North/South, Kothang, Thinkchenkhang, Thalung and a lot more.
Mt. Kanchendzonga, Guardian deity of Sikkim and the third highest mountain in the world revered and worshipped by the local people provides one of the most beautiful and spell bounding background. The mountains seem formidable and unapproachable at first. But as you approach nearer, it’s welcoming and the beauty of them unfolds before you.
Sikkim is sheer magic. This is not just the most beautiful place in the world but cleanest and safest too. If once the charms of the State were limited to mists, mountains and colourful butterflies, they are now complimented by tangible development and progress. With its unique culture and natural landscape, Sikkim is a picture of perfection and pristine purity. Nestled in the Himalayas and endowed with exceptional natural resources, Sikkim is a hotspot of biodiversity and development.
North Sikkim is relatively less explored by trekkers and has its own adventure to offer. It is harder and the altitude goes upto 5,250 meters high. The scenic view is a lot similar to the Tibetan plateau with Mt Kanchendzonga, Tent peak, Chorten Nyima Range and one of the world’s most beautiful peaks Mt. Sinolchu, the vegetation here is mostly alpine.
The treks can range from 5 days to 30 days or more. There are also shorter treks and day hikes options like Tendong, Maenam, Varshey treks offering views of mountains and variety of flora and fauna.
Sikkim is a trekker’s paradise. It has been blessed with an unspoiled nature, geographical conditions and variety of flora and fauna that offers a lot for lovers of adventure tourism i.e. trekking, tours, mountaineering and mountain biking etc. The experience is a big change from the everyday walk of life, refreshing, energizing and leaving one with cherished memories lifelong.
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