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East Sikkim
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West Sikkim |
North Sikkim
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South Sikkim
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SOUTH SIKKIM |
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Namchi : Namchi, meaning 'Sky
High', nestled among the hills at an elevation of 5,500 ft
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panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains and vast
stretches of valley. Atop Samdruptse hilltop near Namchi,
recently erected is the worlds tallest statue of Guru
Padmasambhava, the patron saint of both Hindus and the
Buddhist.
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Samdruptse : At a height of 135
feet, this colossal statue of the Buddhist Patron Saint of
Sikkim is said to be the biggest of its kind in the world.
Located in the woods of Samdruptse just four kilometers
above Namchi, this newly erected monument is now a popular
pilgrimage site for local devotees.
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Temi Tea Garden : The one and only tea estate
existing in the State produces one of the top quality teas
in the international market. The tea garden is spread out on
a gentle hill slope originating from the Tendong Hill and
provides a magnificent view for the surrounding villages.
The visit to the fact" could be an eye opener for those
wanting to know more about the tea processing methods. |
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night spent in a old British built bungalow located just
below the tea garden could be an enthralling experience of
linking the past to the present. A visit to the garden,
enroute to the Tendong Hill, could be a rewarding experience
for those who want to cornbine nature and culture as they
keep trekking.
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Ravangla : At the base of Menam
Hill is Ravangla, a small township and transit to
various tourist destinations in South and West Sikkim. It is
also an upcoming tourist spot, and transit point for
trekkers to Menam Hill and Borong. There are accommodation
facilities and numerous short nature trails. A trek down to
the sacred cave 'Shar Chok Bephu', one of the four holiest
caves in Sikkim, would be a memorable experience.
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Menam Hill : Menam Hill towers
above Tendong Hill on the other side over looking the
ravangla Bazar settlement. Situated at an altitude of 10,300
ft the scenic view from this height is, perhaps, unmatched
in this part of the world. Mt. Khangchendzonga and its
surrounding ranges looms above the dwarf the richly forested
and rugged hill. On a clear sunny day, it is possible to see
the plains of Bengal spanning across Kalimpong and
 Darjeeling
Hills in the South, right across the Indo-China border
towards the North. A short distance away is the legendary
Bhaley Bhunga, a kind of rocky spur which juts out from the
ridge top and remains suspended in the air above Yangang
village.
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Borong : Facing the snow-capped
mountains is Borong, motorable from Ravangla or a trek via
Menam. A picturesque village, its beautiful landscape and
magnificent view is also host to the hot spring, Borong
TsaChu'. The trek trail, originating from Namchi or Damthang
to Tendong - Ravangla - Menam - Borong (5-6 days) is one of
the most interesting trails scaling all the hill tops along
the route. The trek can continue to Tashiding or terminate
at Borong and drive back to Ravangla. |
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