The Eastern Himalayas, comprising of Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and northern part of West Bengal, stretching over to North East India and further till the Tibet Autonomous region of China and Myanmar, is home to a large number of destinations, culturally vibrant and geographically diverse. Indians at large, travel to the Northern states of Himachal Pradesh
Author: Michelle Tirkey
Hailing from the foothill town of Siliguri, Michelle takes immense interest in storytelling, through words and photographs. Having a home so close to the mountains is what she considers a gift. A law student at present, she often takes time out to travel to the mountains and pen down her experiences. She believes in giving back to the community through volunteering in local projects and strongly supports community tourism.
When you read the name of the trek or look it up on the internet, in all probability you will be reminded or be informed of the Panch Pokhari Trek that lies on the Eastern Himalayas in Nepal. But there is a beautiful trek route with the same name in Sikkim that people hardly know
Sikkim, India’s first fully organic state, is undoubtedly a box of treasure. Serene Valleys, crystal clear waterfalls, rhododendron sanctuaries and high altitude lakes add up together to offer to its guests a wide array of experiences. Even though Sikkim is a tiny state bordered by Nepal, Bhutan and China’s Tibet Autonomous region, even a month
When we talk about Sandakphu Trek, which is one of the most famous Himalayan Treks, there is a particular route starting from Manebhanjan that everyone follows. But there is another trail starting from Uttarey in Sikkim that goes till Sandakphu and finally ends in Manebhanjan, that nobody except the locals of the region known about.
Having been stuck up in our homes and workplaces over the greater length of every year, all we need is an escape to unwind and gather a good deal of memories to keep fueling us when we get back to our monotonous schedules. Whether you’re someone looking for a place to rejuvenate or a traveler
With picturesque landscapes, surreal skies and snow capped mountain peaks, North Sikkim is a destination, the beauty of which cannot be described with words. The entire region is located in a close proximity with China’s Tibet autonomous region and thus is a protected area. The high altitude lakes, secluded villages, holy caves and serene valleys
Known to the world as ‘Queen of Hills’ and having made its name worldwide for the very famous tea, Darjeeling is a popular hill station in the lap of Eastern Himalayas that most certainly everyone has heard of. For folks who have spent their childhood in West Bengal or any other state in the Eastern
Bordered by Bhutan, China’s Tibet Autonomous region and Nepal, Sikkim is that state in India which is special and unique from every perspective – geographical location, climate, diversity, culture and the list goes on. From frozen lakes in the north to vistas of tea gardens in the south, meandering roads in the east to beautiful
When we think about traveling to the Himalayan regions in West Bengal, all that appears first is the glittery town of Darjeeling. Well, that’s not all that the mountains of West Bengal hold for you. From snow covered villages on a hilltop to secluded locations perched within tea gardens, there is a plethora of destinations
An ideal vacation is quite a subjective concept. For some, it may be all about relishing in the best of luxuries and for another lot, it could be more than just an escape from the monotonous schedule. The general idea of vacations did not have much scope for experimentation for a long time. But now,