Category: Hiking & Trekking

Yuksom: A model village for ECOTOURISM, rich in biodiversity

Yuksom:A model village for ecotourism, rich in biodiversity.The Gateway to the Khangchendzonga National Park-a UNESCO MIXED World Heritage Site. Read More

Rinchenpong(a silent valley), a hidden jewel of West Sikkim

Rinchenpong,a silent valley and hidden gem of West Sikkim. The cultural & historical importance of this offbeat, heritage monasteries & bungalows,... Read More

Khecheopalri Lake: A Sacred Lake & Pilgrimage Site in Sikkim

Khecheopalri Lake:A Sacred Lake & Pilgrimage Site in Sikkim.Many folklores are associated with this lake & religiously significant to both Buddhists and Hindus Read More

Lamahatta: A scenic village & an ideal spot for Ecotourism

Lamahatta: An ecotourism hotspot surrounded by dense pine forests. This Offbeat hamlet is famous for a panoramic view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga.. Read More

Dawaipani: A scenic hamlet famous for its medicinal water

Dawaipani (Earlier known as "Bandi Kaman"), A scenic Himalayan offbeat hamlet famous for its medicinal water & Mt. Kanchenjunga view. Read More

Chatakpur: An eco-friendly village nestled within Senchal

Chatakpur is an offbeat forest village situated at about the same altitude next to the famous Tiger Hill and surrounded by Senchal WLS. Read More

Sittong: A village of oranges in West Bengal

Orange Orchards, Majestic Views of Kanchenjunga, endangered Salamanders, Old Tea Gardens, and Cinchona. All are characteristics of offbeat Sittong. Read More

Lungchok: A picturesque offbeat village in East Sikkim

Lungchok is an offbeat destination in east Sikkim. A paradise for bird watchers and adventure enthusiasts. Magnificent views of Kanchenjunga... Read More

Rolep,Sikkim: A hidden gem on the banks of the Rangpo Khola

Rolep is an offbeat quiet hamlet in East Sikkim, located at an altitude of about 4000 ft. on the banks of the Rangpo Khola river & close to Silk Route. Read More

My Historic Old Silk Route (Sikkim) Journey – Part III

In this last part of my historic Old Silk Route (Sikkim) journey, the most exciting and historic places on this route are located between about 10,000 feet... Read More

My Historic Old Silk Route (Sikkim) Journey – Part II

This second part of my historic old silk route journey has described the journey from Ramdhura in West Bengal to Zuluk in Sikkim. Each offbeat place... Read More

My Historic Old Silk Route (Sikkim) Journey – Part I

The ancient Silk Route/Road was a historical trade network, connecting Asia, Europe, and North Africa. This route was not a single route but a network... Read More

Dzongu, Sikkim: The Sacred Land of Lepchas

Dzongu is known as the Bridge of Mayal Lyang, as per Lepcha mythology. Mayal Lyang means "Hidden Paradise" or "The land blessed by God". A offbeat.. Read More