Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Places of Tourist Attractions in Sikkim

One the most exciting tourist spot of the international level known all worlds around is Sikkim. Millions of travelers visit and are irresistible for its beauty and picturesque glaciers, monasteries and mountains, passes and wildlife, besides it being a shopper’s paradise. It is small land between Nepal and Bhutan with Kanchendzonga, third steepest mountain peak in the world.
This place is blessed with most natural sceneries and picturesque view allover. The snowcapped mountains, glaciers, passes and wild animals provide majestic view of Sikkim, besides teagardens, stupas, religious temples and wild life sanctuaries.
The spellbound treasure of Sikkim has - Mountains: Truly known for its mountain treasure Sikkim has Singalila on the West and Chola on the east. Passes: are the prime attractions for fun and adventure loving people, as the mountain ranges are interspersed with passes. Important passes are Nathu La and Kang La, Jelep La, Kongra La, Chiwabhangjang.Glaciers: Exotic and awesome view of glaciers is on Zemu Glacier (the largest glacier), Lonak Glacier and Rathong Glacier, which allure the tourists most. Monastery:It has more than 2centuries old Monasteries of high historical and spiritual importance. Major Monasteries are Sangacholing, Rumtek, Phensong, Pemyangtse, Tashiding, Pemayangtse, Dubdi, Phodong etc.
Wild life: the famous Red Panda, not only an endangered species but also the symbol of Sikkim besides elusive Snow Leopard and the rare Clouded Leopard., the Himalayan black bear, yaks, wild goats, sheep including Bharal or blue sheep, numerous species of deer, including musk deer, goral, Tibetan antelope found home in Sikkim. Other Major Attractions: Tendong Hill, Namchi, Ravangla, Temi Tea Garden, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, 'Shar Chok Bephu' cave, Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa), Menam Hill, Borong, Ganesh Tok temple, Versey, Rabdentse Ruins, Tsomgo Lake, Saramsa Garden, Sa-Ngor-Chotshog Centre, Water Garden etc.
Sikkim is truly a traveler’s paradise to visit both in terms of refresh ness, peace and moments to cherish throughout the life.

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