A European guest of our late king had given this remark several decades ago and the legend still lives.
Much of North Sikkim can be travelled by road transportation. The journey to the North Sikkim through the Highway is an adventurous drive through high hills and deep river valleys. The journey culminates in the foothills of the Himalayas. The road passes by small hamlets surrounded by terraced fields, monasteries, torrential mountain streams with lush green forests. There are many interesting sites in north Sikkim to explore.
Kabi Lungchok, situated 17 kms from Gangtok along the North Sikkim Highway, is the historical spot of blood brotherhood treaty between the Bhutia chieftain Khey Bum Sa and the Lepcha priest king Thekong Tek in the ancient time. A memorial stone pillar marks the spot.
Phensong Monastery is also situated along the North Sikkim Highway. It was built in 1840 and is regarded second only to the Pemayangtse Monastery in status for the Nyingmapa sect. Phodong Monastery is one of the six main monasteries of Sikkim. This monastery follows the Karma Kagyu sect and was built in 1740. Labrang Monastery is four kms from Phodong and is unique in its architectural design.
The Dzongu hills of North Sikkim, largely inhabited by Sikkim's indigenous Lepcha people, are a special reserve for its occupants since the times of the monarchy. The rule is in effect even today. Singhik is a small hamlet, 70 kms from gangtok, along the North Sikkim Highway. The viewing angle from this position offers perhaps the most magnificent view of the Khangchendzonga, Sikkim's guardian deity. Lachung village set amidst apple orchards and lofty peaks on both sides, an idyllic mountain village at an altitude of 2,500 meters. Inhabited by the Bhutia, this is a unique settlement having its own self-governing body called the zumsa. Lachen, situated at about 2750 meters with apple orchards and alpine views is the starting point for some of North Sikkim's most interesting treks.
The Yumthang Valley, easily accessible via road, is Sikkim's undisputed paradise. The beauty of this area reaches its zenith in the summer when a huge variety of alpine flowers cover the valley. Gurudongmar Lake is accessible by road. It is one of Sikkim's highest lakes, situated at 5,148 m. This sacred lake remains frozen from November till mid-May except a small part which is said to have been touched and blessed by Guru Padmasambhava. The Green Lake region can be reached by trekking for several days with the support of a camping outfit. One can get the fantastic close up views of Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Siniolchu, proclaimed by many mountaineers to be the most beautiful peak in the world.
Much of North Sikkim can be travelled by road transportation. The journey to the North Sikkim through the Highway is an adventurous drive through high hills and deep river valleys. The journey culminates in the foothills of the Himalayas. The road passes by small hamlets surrounded by terraced fields, monasteries, torrential mountain streams with lush green forests. There are many interesting sites in north Sikkim to explore.
Kabi Lungchok, situated 17 kms from Gangtok along the North Sikkim Highway, is the historical spot of blood brotherhood treaty between the Bhutia chieftain Khey Bum Sa and the Lepcha priest king Thekong Tek in the ancient time. A memorial stone pillar marks the spot.
Phensong Monastery is also situated along the North Sikkim Highway. It was built in 1840 and is regarded second only to the Pemayangtse Monastery in status for the Nyingmapa sect. Phodong Monastery is one of the six main monasteries of Sikkim. This monastery follows the Karma Kagyu sect and was built in 1740. Labrang Monastery is four kms from Phodong and is unique in its architectural design.
The Dzongu hills of North Sikkim, largely inhabited by Sikkim's indigenous Lepcha people, are a special reserve for its occupants since the times of the monarchy. The rule is in effect even today. Singhik is a small hamlet, 70 kms from gangtok, along the North Sikkim Highway. The viewing angle from this position offers perhaps the most magnificent view of the Khangchendzonga, Sikkim's guardian deity. Lachung village set amidst apple orchards and lofty peaks on both sides, an idyllic mountain village at an altitude of 2,500 meters. Inhabited by the Bhutia, this is a unique settlement having its own self-governing body called the zumsa. Lachen, situated at about 2750 meters with apple orchards and alpine views is the starting point for some of North Sikkim's most interesting treks.
The Yumthang Valley, easily accessible via road, is Sikkim's undisputed paradise. The beauty of this area reaches its zenith in the summer when a huge variety of alpine flowers cover the valley. Gurudongmar Lake is accessible by road. It is one of Sikkim's highest lakes, situated at 5,148 m. This sacred lake remains frozen from November till mid-May except a small part which is said to have been touched and blessed by Guru Padmasambhava. The Green Lake region can be reached by trekking for several days with the support of a camping outfit. One can get the fantastic close up views of Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Siniolchu, proclaimed by many mountaineers to be the most beautiful peak in the world.
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