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Tucked away in the foothills of the
 Himalayas, Sikkim is a Himalayan wonderland with its
lovely views and exotic orchids, and its forest-trails. A virtual
Shangrila overlooked by Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world’s third
highest peak, Sikkim is attractive equally for the sightseer, the
adventure sports enthusiast and those interested in Buddhism and
Tibetology. Buddhism is the predominant religion here, with many
fine old monasteries rich with frescoes, religious paintings on
silk and statues of the Buddha’s various incarnations.
In Gangtok, the delightfully quaint capital, are pagoda like roofs
of many buildings and the presence of crimson robed monks in the
bazaars. The Institute of Tibetology, the only one of its kind in
the world, was set up by the erstwhile ruler to promote research on
Mahayana Buddhism. Lower down the hill is the famed orchid
sanctuary where 500 species of orchids indigenous to Sikkim are
cultivated. Sikkim offers several treks that lead through pine
forests, through picturesque valleys, monasteries and to mountain
lakes.
It is also the base for mountaineering expeditions and the rivers
Teesta and Rangeet offer excellent river rafting. A number of good
hotels and lodging houses exist in
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Entry to Sikkim is most convenient by coach, taxi or helicopter.
The state of Sikkim lies in the shadow of the mighty
Kanchenjunga and its capital, Gangtok, is a picturesque mountain
clinging town with monasteries, parks, pagoda style houses and
colorful bazaars.
Altitude: 5800 ft (1,547 meters). Climate (deg.c.):
Summer- Max. 20.7, Min. 13.1. Winter- Max. 14.9, Min. 7.7.Clothing:
Summer- Light woolens, Winter- Heavy woolens. Languages spoken:
Sikimese, English. Best Season: March to late May, October to
Mid-December.
Places Of Interest:
Chorten, Deer park, Enchey Monastery, Government Cottage
Industries Institute, Orchid Sanctuary, Research Institute of
Tibetology, Tashi View Point, Dharma Chakra Centre (Rumtek) and
Saramsa Garden. Proposed Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok.
Excursions:
Bakkhim, Dzongri, Pemayangtse Monastery.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest Airport is Bagdogra- 124 kms.
By Rail: The nearest railway stations are Siliguri- 114
kms, New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 125- kms.
By Road: Siliguri- 114 kms, Calcutta- 725 kms, Darjeeling-
139 kms and Guwahati- 589 kms.
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Pemayangtse in Sikkim nestles close to Kanchenjunga. Pemayangtse
is where 6000 ft above sea level one of the most famous Buddhist
monasteries is located. The Pemayangtse monastery is the second
oldest monastery in Sikkim and is the headquarters of the Nyingma
sect. Many priceless antique idols are housed her containing some
magnificent sculptures.
The monastery suggest the feel of space and airiness From the
monastery one can also see the ruins of the first palace of the
Chogyals at Gezing where only a chorten and a bit of masonry have
been left, though excavations could reveal more. On one side of the
monastery are some typical old stone and wooden dwellings decorated
with wooden carvings. The Pemayangtse monastery, an oasis of
serenity and a repository of centuries-old wisdom and scriptures,
surrounded by mountains, glaciers and passes, is where you feel
time is frozen in a frame of yesteryears.
The evergreen shrubs of rhododendron, with those large clusters of
trumpet shaped flowers can be seen blooming everywhere, and yaks
and musk deer and red pandas follow you around the terrain.
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