Zuluk-Pedong-Aritar-Jelep La-Chumbi Valley-Nathula-Gangtok

Zuluk, with the magnificent Kanchenjungha with its mighty range, a very rich and dense flora and fauna, chirps of innumerable never-seen-before species of birs, sloopy green mountain cultivation, the famous Jeep-La pass leading to Tibet – This are the features that build a place called Zuluk. Located at 10,000ft, Zuluk is a tiny hamlet in […]

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Sikkim – At a glance

Any one seeking a visit to the Switzerland of India i.e. Yumthang in the state of Sikkim by air or train from any part of  India has to reach Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Rly Station, both around 10 Km. from Siliguri, which is the main business hub in the North Bengal. From Siliguri, about […]

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Dzongri – Goechala – Lake Samiti

Flanked by Nepal on its west, Bhutan on the east and Tibet on the north, Sikkim, despite being a little state in the Eastern Himalayas, stands tall in terms of height. Mount Khangchendzonga, third highest peak in the world and tallest in India with the height of 8598 mts adds feather to its hat. Sikkim […]

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Getting to the North-East

1. Arunachal Pradesh– Getting there – By Air – The nearest airport is Lilabari airport in Assam. From there regular bus services operate to Itanagar which is 60 kms. Helicopter services are also available from Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Itanagar to Tawang, Ziro, Along, Daporijo, Pasighat, Roing, Anni, Tezu and Khonsa.

Monday, October 5th, 2009