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SIKKIM WEST DISTRICT This is district of Sikkim is yet another traveller’s fantasy. With mind blowing views of the snowy ranges. Thrilling treks, enigmatic historical sites, serenely holy lakes and a ruggedly mountainous landscape you sure would keep yearning for more. PELLING: About 143Km from Gangtok this is a growing urban settlement in West Sikkim. Sprawled at 6100 ft it offers one of the most amazing views of the Khangchendzonga range. KHANGCHENDZONGA WATER FALLS: Lying about an hour’s drive from Pelling this magnificent falls is a beauty at. PEMAYANGTSE MONASTERY: One of the main sites in West Skkim it is the principal monastery in the state. The seat of the Nyingma order it was established by Lama Lhatsun Chenpo, one of the revered lamas who performed the consecration of the first Chogyol of Sikkim. During the Chogyal reign it had been entrusted with the task of performing all religious rituals associated wit...
SIKKIM (NORTH DISTRICT) It is sheer magic the sparkle of snow, awesome gorges, spine chilling trauks, the lure of mountains and the quaint lifestyle of semi-nomadic yak herders and rare tribal societies. PLACE YOU WILL EXPLORE KABI LUCGCHOK: 7 Km away from Gangtok on the North Sikkim highway the historical site marks the treaty of blood brotherhood between the Lepcha chief Te-Kung-Tek and the Bhutia chief Khey-Bum-Sa. A memorial stone pillar still marks the event PHENSANG MONASTERY: Belonging to the Nyingmapa Buddhist order it was built in 1721 during the time of Jigmee Pawo. Gutted by fire in 1947 it was later rebuild in 1948. PHODONG MONASTERY: About 38 Km. from Gangtok it is one of the six major monasteries in Sikkim. Belonging to the Kagyud order it was build by Chogyal Gyurmed Namgyal in the 18th century and is famed for the murals adorning its walls. LABRANG MONASTERY: Lying futher 2 Km uphill from Phodong Mon...
EDUCATIONAL TOUR http://kanchanjungaexpress.com/ BENGAL NATURAL HISTORY MEUSEM 1.The Bengal Natural History Museum is at a distance of around 1 km from the railway station.[Exact location:Below chowrasta on the back side of Gorkha Rangamancha Bhawan or Bhanu Bhawan].It remains open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m on all days except on national holidays. The Museum was built in the year 1903,the idea for starting the Museum was to provide the visitors to have an opportunity to obtain information about the birds and butterflies of the hill areas.At that time there was no intention that the collection should be such which would provide the students to study the fauna of the hills.due to such unsatisfactory reasons new building was formed in 1915.The Bengal Natural History Museum was thus formed in 1923 for the management of the museum. BOTANICAL GARDEN Liyod's Botanical Garden locally known as Fulbari was estab...
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http://kanchanjungaexpress.com/ WEST SIKKIM NORTH & WEST SIKKIM TOUR Day 01: Bagdogra – Gangtok Distance : 129 kms Time : 5 hrs drive Day 02: Gangtok Sightseeing Morning : Rumtek, a Kagyu Monastery also the seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa, Research Institute of Tibetology, the Do-drul Stupa and orchid sanctuary for a glimpse of the rare orchids. Afternoon: Visit Enchey Monastery, a Nyinmapa Monastery, the local handicraft center and the Flower Exhibition Day 03: Gangtok – Lachung Distance:149kms Time:5 hrs drive Halt in one of the ethnic village resort, visit the Lachung Monastery and stroll through the village for a glimpse of typical village life. DAY 04: Drive ...