Tag: Things to see in Gangtok
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Visiting the Sino-Indian border at Nathu La
Nathu La located at 14000 feet is one of the three trading border posts between India and China; the other two being Lipulekh in Uttarakhand and Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh. It is on the famed silk route which was used for trade between India and China, extending to Arabia, southern Europe and Persia, for…
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Local sightseeing of Gangtok on Day 2
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is small hill station located in the lap of the mighty Himalayas. Its favourable weather and pristine natural beauty make it a top tourist destination in the country. There are some features of Gangtok like its stepped buildings, excellent footpath network, marketplace, delicious Nepali and Tibetan food and the enchanting views…
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Baba Mandir: A saga of duty beyond death
Indian Army stands as an epitome of adherence to duties. The story affiliates to a Major of Indian Army who has not been delinquent in his duty to safeguard the Indian border even after his death. As bizarre as it sounds, it is a tale testified and recognized by none less than the Indian army itself.…
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The colourful Rumtek Monastery of Gangtok
Rumtek Monastery is the largest monastery of Sikkim which served as the seat of Karma Kagyu Buddhism. The monastery was originally constructed about 300 years ago but it was not until Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Karmapa arrived here and decided to rebuild it as his seat of power, that it gained preeminence. Ever since Rumtek monastery…
Jolly Miles 