If you are willing enough to spend a bit of time travelling and searching off the beaten track, India has several remote locales thats sure to give you a different experience in terms of culture, life and refreshing enjoyment. Just above the state of west Bengal you will come across one such place; the enigmatically beautiful state of Sikkim. This tiny landlocked region in the Himalayas is a unique grab bag of culture, history and adventure with an unmistakable calm and welcoming air.
Due to its unique location, Sikkim can seem to you like an odd place at first; the colourful landscape of the land is dotted by many a Gompa - the Tibetan style Buddhist monasteries, and people all around you mostly speak in Nepali. Being nestled between Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, this small mountain kingdom incorporates the best of culture and peoples of those lands and it would not be too much to declare that this is the last Shangri La you will visit for real on earth. A holiday paradise, Sikkim awaits the enthusiastic traveller with many places to go and things to do as they explore this mystical mountain kingdom.
Sikkim has a pleasant climate and pristine mountain air which is much sought after, and the mountain trails crisscrossing the country; especially in the northern region leading up to the towering Kanchenjunga, is worth a walk. The high mountains of Sikkim is a mountaineers paradise, and even if you are not an avid climber, hiking along the less daunting trails and visiting the local hill towns where the folk are friendly and the Thumba millet beer is warm will be a memorable experience. You will also find that a Yak safari is a welcome change to braving the hilly roads on foot. The fauna of Sikkim is rich and diverse for such a small place, and in the wilds you can come across exotic creatures such as the Snow Leopard, Himalayan Thar and the elusive Red Panda. If you are in the mind to explore some exotic history, visit the Rumtek Monastery or the sacred Changu Lake in east Sikkim. If thats not your kind of thing there is a thrilling bit of white-water rafting waiting down in river Rangit ready to whisk you away.
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