|  West
Sikkim
Western Sikkim is far off the trodden track
as compare to the Darjeeling Himalayas. The hills are more rugged
here, the monasteries are more important and a greater number
of people are actually Sikkimese. The first Sikkimese capital
was Yuksam, in the north of western Sikkim, and the ruins of
the second palace of Sikkim's Chogyals known as Rubduntse Ruins
lay near Pemayangtse Monastery in Pelling. Western Sikkim
not only holds the ancient heart and soul of Sikkim, it is where
the travelers are most likely to discover Sikkim in its ancient
form.
naturebeyond tours to West Sikkim will take
you on a journey to a mystic world of Tibetan Buddhism; to a
land of enchanting landscape of ancient monasteries, sacred
prayer flags and the Kanchenjunga.
The main attraction in West Sikkim for adventurous
travelers is trekking. The best way to enjoy the culture and
natural
beauty of western Sikkim is trekking. Terraced slopes, high
plateau, alpine forests, great snow views, small lakes combining
together offer some of the greatest trek routes in Eastern Himalayas.
Most popular trek route in west Sikkim is
Yuksam -Dzongri-Goecha-la
that leads to the base of Mt. Kanchanjangha at an altitude of
over 16000ft. Several other short treks, which relatively easier,
link interesting villages, forests, sacred lakes and monasteries.
Places to visit West Sikkim
Dzongri
- Goechala -
Legship - Pelling
- Tashiding - Varsey
- Yuksom
Adventure tours in West Sikkim - Trek
to Goechala - 7 days
Offbeat tourist accommodations in
West Sikkim - Bliss
Resort, Rinchenpong
village resort, Tashighang
resort (geyzing), |
